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Electric grid manufacturer to expand again in Memphis

Hyosung HICO, Ltd. officials will expand operations at its U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Memphis, the company’s second expansion in six months. The South Korean company will invest an additional $157 million and create 240 new jobs as the company constructs a new facility at its U.S...

Women's suffrage museum to open in Knoxville

The largest museum dedicated to the women’s suffrage movement will soon open its doors in Knoxville. The Suffrage Coalition is working with the team behind Pigeon Forge’s Titanic Museum to create a new immersive museum experience in Knoxville featuring more than 1,000 artifacts telling the story of...

AI-integrated cabinet maker to locate in Baxter

Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork officials announced the company will create 56 and invest $9.6 million with its first Tennessee location in Baxter. The company’s new facility will be the first and only cabinet and millwork factory statewide operating with an AI-integrated production system, marking...

Memphis purchases downtown Sheraton for $22M

The city of Memphis has officially purchased the downtown Sheraton Hotel for $22 million. The 600-room hotel is connected to the Renasant Convention Center by a skywalk and has been seen by many as a key to attracting more conventions to the city. However, many believe the 1978 hotel needs...

Officials break ground on Ford-backed YMCA childcare center in Stanton

Officials with the town of Stanton, Haywood County, Ford, and the YCMA were on hand to break ground on a new YMCA childcare facility near Blue Oval City. Ford and the YMCA have partnered to provide more childcare options throughout West Tennessee as many of the areas around the new Blue Oval City...

Water treatment product manufacturer to expand operations to Knoxville

Aqua Membranes officials will expand its operations to Knoxville, the company’s first location outside its headquarters in Albuquerque, N.M. Aqua Membranes will create 95 new jobs and invest $6.6 million as the company constructs its newest facility in the Forks of the River Valley Industrial Park...

Columbia river access point ribbon cutting

Columbia cuts ribbons on two new Duck River access points

Officials with the city of Columbia recently cut the ribbon on two new paddle craft access points along the Duck River, both located at the city’s Riverwalk Park. The new access areas were funded through a $200,000 State Tourism Enhancement grant and matching contributions from both the state and...

Mt Juliet Police Department headquarters ribbon cutting

Mt. Juliet cuts ribbon on new police HQ

Officials with the city of Mt. Juliet have cut the ribbon on the first purpose-built headquarters building for the Mt. Juliet Police Department (MJPD). The new building provides two community storm shelters, evidence processing space, K-9 kennels, and plenty of training and office space. The...

Canadian company to locate first US facility in Rogersville

Biederman officials announced the company is expanding its manufacturing presence by locating its first U.S. facility in Rogersville. The company will create 48 new jobs and invest $4.4 million in the facility, which will be updated to increase capacity, expand product offerings, and enhance brand...

Bolivar celebrates bicentennial

Officials with the city of Bolivar celebrated the city’s bicentennial in October combined with the annual Bolivar BBQ Blowout and Music Festival. Events included a mayoral luncheon, pictured above, as well as the Miss Bolivar Bicentennial Pageant, a Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) sanctioned contest...

Hendersonville dedicates bridge in honor of Oak Ridge Boys

State and local leaders came together in Hendersonville to dedicate a bridge in honor of longtime local residents and musicians the Oak Ridge Boys. The bridge along Highway 31 East in Hendersonville has been named after the band – comprised of members David Allen, Richard Sterban, Joe Bonsall and...

Morristown receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Morristown has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and were selected to receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the city. It reflects the commitment of the governing body...