News Across Tennessee

A major wastewater project nearly a decade in the making is now complete in Johnson City. The Lower Brush Creek Interceptor project began in 2014 and replaces a critical pipeline in the collection system as it transports the majority of the city’s wastewater from downtown. This project serves...

The town of Oliver Springs will receive a $734,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of $808 million in federal investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, including more than $18.3 million in the state of Tennessee. The grant will complete the rehabilitation of...

The town of Ashland City will receive a $5 million grant and $10.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of $808 million in federal investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, including more than $18.3 million in the state of Tennessee. The funds will help...

A model train set showcasing the history of Mt. Juliet is now display at the city’s Hibbett Hall Community Center, a gift from the family of two former Mt. Juliet mayors. The display features two main train lines and a small trolley track as well as 75 individual buildings depicting Mt. Juliet and...

The city of Morristown has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The City of Morristown received this award for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal...

Kroger officials announced the company will construct a new Central Fill facility in Cleveland, it’s fifth such U.S> location. The project will create 140 new jobs and will increase pharmacy efficiencies and accuracy by utilizing automated technology to fulfill prescriptions. Once complete, the 50...

Summer events in Nashville generated at least $88.5 million in tourism dollars, according to new numbers by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. CMA Fest brought in the highest amount of tourism dollars with an estimated $74.7 million with hotel room sales increasing 3% over last year and...

Oak Ridge School system has been named a Top Workplace in the Greater Knoxville area by the Knoxville News Sentinel, earning third overall in the category for businesses with more than 500 employees. This is the third consecutive year that Oak Ridge Schools has landed on the Top Workplace list, and...

Lochinvar, LLC, will invest $35 million to expand manufacturing operations at its headquarters in Lebanon, creating 141 new jobs. Located at 300 Maddox-Simpson Parkway, the expansion will allow Lochinvar to house its state-of-the-art engineering, product management and support, platform electronics...

The town of Collierville earned its 32nd consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The certificate was awarded for the department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The GFOA awards government...