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Morristown breaks ground on new fire station, training facility

Officials with the city of Morristown have broken ground on the city’s New Fire Station No. 3 and a training facility on Thompson Creek Road. The 9,755-square-foot facility includes full living quarters, three engine bays, and study areas. The new station replaces an older station that no longer had...

Tim Kelly

Civil War site donated to city of Chattanooga

The city of Chattanooga has received a donation of 13 acres of land on Missionary Ridge, including the historic Billy Goat Hill. The land includes former Civil War battlefield terrain, mature hardwood forests, and numerous wild, native plants. The plot was transferred to the city by the Trust for...

Sanctuary

Hohenwald Elephant Sanctuary celebrates 30 years

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, located in Hohenwald, has celebrated 30 years of ongoing impact in animal welfare, conservation, and education. The anniversary was marked by House Joint Resolution 508, introduced by State Rep. Jody Barrett , R-Dickson and cosponsored by State Sen. Joey Hensley...

Franklin Park

Franklin cuts ribbon on Bicentennial Park

Leaders in Franklin celebrated the opening of a 14-acre park on the former site of the Georgia Boot Factory, providing residents with recreation opportunities along the Harpeth River. The new park features an open-air pavilion, a public plaza detailing the city's history as a railroad hub, shaded...

Howmet

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 in Morristown last July 2024. Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a...

Newly Wed Foods

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

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

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

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. The company’s operations will be state...

library ribbon cutting

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 truck

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

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...