News Across Tennessee

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...

Officials with the city of Franklin cut the ribbon on the new upgraded and expanded Water Reclamation Facility. The $132,890,000 project is the largest capital investment in the city’s history and represents a substantial investment in the City's infrastructure and is designed to meet the growing...

Valmont Industries, Inc., officials announced the company will expand its Jasper operations by investing more than $6 million to increase production of vital infrastructure. Through the expansion, Valmont will create 80 new jobs, including highly technical positions requiring nationally recognized...

Portland unveiled its new Hometown Heroes banner program, serving as a tribute to the men and women from Portland who have or are currently serving in a branch of the military. Each banner includes the picture, name, rank, branch of service, and years of service of an individual. The banners will be...

Franklin officials, veterans, community leaders, and Sculptor Scott Wise joined members of the family of Coach Jimmy Gentry unveiled a statue honoring both Gentry and the more than 3,500 Franklin residents who served in World War II at Five Points. The project started by Leadership Franklin...

Brentwood City Commissioners, parks and recreation officials, and mountain biking enthusiasts helped cut the ribbon on the new mountain bike trail at Smith Park. The seven-mile path takes cyclists behind the Ravenswood Mansion, up inclines, and down valleys. The project has been three years in the...