News Across Tennessee

Officials with the town of Smyrna participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sewart’s Landing development. The 44-acre mixed-use property was created in close partnership between developer Equitable Property Company and the town. It will include two medical office buildings, 250,000...

Officials with the city of Fairview broke ground on a new 52-acre mixed-used development north of Fairview City Hall. Fairview Town Center will integrate diverse housing types, retail, restaurants, office, and community services to create a city center for Fairview. The area will include about 500...

Two Gallatin-based non-profits are partnering on a project to increase affordable childcare slots in the city while renovating a former local high school property. The Gallatin Shalom Zone and Gallatin Daycare are working to renovate a currently unused wing of the city’s former Union High School...

TSM Metal Works will expand by locating new operations in Crossville. TSM will invest $500,000 and create 20 new jobs through the project. TSM is owned by a fourth-generation California fabrication company, and the move to Crossville represents the company’s first out-of-state expansion. Upon...

A new commuter bus service will connect Dickson to downtown Nashville via Bellevue. Nashville’s WeGo Public Transit recently announced a morning and afternoon weekday bus trip between Dickson, Bellevue, and downtown Nashville along Route 88. The service will connect the Park and Ride at Beasley...

The city of Athens has unveiled a new quilt trail in its downtown. The “Patterns of the Past Quilt Trail” will celebrate the heritage and artistry of quilt making, inviting both residents and visitors to explore the different patterns and stories behind each square. A series of quilt squares will be...

Nashville set more tourism records in 2023, according to data from the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. Tourists spent $10.56 billion in the city in 2023, up from $9.97 billion in 2022. The number of visitors also increased from 16.2 million in 2022 to 16.8 million in 2023. Based on current...

PPG officials will open their newest paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Loudon, investing  $225 million and create 129 new jobs. The Loudon plant will be PPG’s first new U.S. manufacturing facility in the last 15 years and is part of the company’s greater investment to expand and innovate...

The town of Collierville has launched a state-of-the-art Traffic Operations Center, an initiative driven by the innovative efforts of the Town’s Engineering Division. The engineering team who spearheaded the project included Neetu Singh, Jesse Frye, and Shane Richardson. The center was approved by...

Officials with the city of Madisonville cut the ribbon on the new playground and splash pad at Houston Park. The improvements to the downtown park were made possible through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds. The new playground and splash pad are a welcome addition to the park, which...

Officials with Pigeon Forge broke ground on a new, $46.5 million fire and police headquarters building. Located next door to Pigeon Forge City Hall, the facility will serve as Pigeon Forge Fire Station No. 1 and a police headquarters and will also feature a firing range. The fire and police...

BorTec USA officials announced the company will open its first U.S. location in Johnson City. The company will invest $3.1 million and create 35 new jobs by establishing a heat treatment plant. The new operations will mainly produce wear and corrosion-resistant pipes for the oil and gas industries...