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Howmet Aerospace to expand Morristown operations

Howmet Aerospace Inc. officials announced the company’s plans to expand in Morristown. The announcement marks the company’s second expansion in less than a year, which will create an additional 217 new jobs on top of the 50 positions announced(opens in a new tab) in Morristown last July 2024. Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a...

Newly Wed foods to expand with Dyersburg location

Newly Weds Foods, LLC, officials announced the company’s plans to expand statewide by locating in and investing in an existing facility in Dyersburg. Newly Weds Foods will create 50 new jobs and invest $30 million following its recent acquisition of the manufacturing facility of Develey Mustard and...

Advanex to expand U.S. headquarters in White House

Advanex Americas, Inc. officials announced the company is expanding, investing $11.4 million in the company’s U.S. headquarters in White House and creating 56 new jobs. The project comprises the addition of 60,000 square feet of space dedicated to manufacturing and warehouse as well as additional...

Tate Ornamental to expand White House operations

Tate Ornamental, Inc. officials announced the company is expanding manufacturing operations in White House, creating 50 new jobs and investing a total of $12 million through the project. The additional staff and investment will increase the company’s millwork production capacity by allowing for the...

Little Leaf Farms to open greenhouse in Manchester

Little Leaf Farms announced the company is establishing its first Tennessee greenhouse in Manchester. Little Leaf Farms will create 318 new jobs over five years and invest nearly $75 million at the Manchester Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site(opens in a new tab). The company’s operations will be state...

Kingsport cuts ribbon on temporary library location

Officials cut the ribbon on the Kingsport Public Library's new, temporary location in the Fort Henry Mall on June 6, officially opening the space to the public. The library is utilizing 15,500 square feet of space in the mall for the next 18 months while a contractor works to renovate the entirety...

Columbia to purchase new recycling truck from TDEC grant

The city of Columbia has been awarded a Waste Reduction Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the purchase of a new recycling truck, enhancing the city’s waste management and sustainability initiatives. The $425,200 purchase of the truck includes the grant...

Harriman cuts ribbon on digitially inclusive playground

The city of Harriman has opened its new inclusive and digitally connected playground and learning center at the Michael Dunn Center. The space offers both inclusive, outdoor play and space for digital learning opportunities through the use of fiber internet, accessible desktops, and iPad tablets for...

Chattanooga Airport lands three new nonstop flights

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) now has nonstop flights available to Newark, N.J.; Orlando, Fla.; and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; via Spirit Airlines. Flights to Newark and Orlando will take place four times weekly while flights to Ft. Lauderdale will take place three times weekly. This is the...

Middle Tennessee company expands to Morristown

Summertown Metals officials announced the company will expand for the first time outside of Southern Middle Tennessee, locating additional distribution and manufacturing operations in Morristown. Summertown Metals(opens in a new tab) will invest $22.6 million and create 170 new jobs in Morristown, bringing the total...

Air compressor manufacturer to expand Jackson operations

MAT Industries, LLC, officials announced the company will expand its manufacturing operations in Jackson, Tennessee, investing at least $9 million and creating 30 new jobs. The project comprises the addition of multiple production lines and upon completion, will bring the company’s total headcount...

Goodlettsville, Nashville approve financial incentives for RiverGate redevelopment

The city of Goodlettsville and Goodlettsville Industrial Development Board have approved economic incentives to bolster the RiverGate Mall Redevelopment Project, echoing similar approvals granted by the Nashville City Council and Nashville Industrial Development Board. Merus, Inc., (formerly Al...