
STATE COMPTROLLER ISSUES GUIDANCE FOLLOWING DISCONTINUATION OF PENNY
In response to the federal government’s decision to stop producing the penny, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has issued guidance to help local governments,

LIS TECHNOLOGIES TO INVEST OVER $1 BILLION IN OAK RIDGE FACILITY
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Laser Isotope Separation

TENNESSEE RETAILERS MUST STILL CALCULATE SALES TAX TO THE EXACT CENT
The Tennessee Department of Revenue issued a notice clarifying how retailers should handle sales tax collection amid the federal government’s cessation of penny production in

OVER 410,000 VOLVO VEHICLES RECALLED FOR REARVIEW CAMERA ISSUE
Multiple news outlets have reported that Volvo Car USA has issued recall 25V908, affecting approximately 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. market, primarily model years 2021–2025

STATE CLAIMS TENNESSEE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DECREASED IN NOVEMBER
The State of Tennessee says that in November 2025, Tennessee’s labor market showed positive momentum as the state entered the holiday season. The seasonally adjusted

PUTNAM COUNTY UNVEILS NEW 27-ACRE SUMMIT INDUSTRIAL PARK COMING TO MONTEREY
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter announced the unveiling of Project Wildcat, a new 27-acre industrial development named The Summit Industrial Park, located on Highway 70

JIM BLANKENHORN SELECTED AS NEW U.C.O.R. PRESIDENT AND C.E.O.
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, December 16, 2025 – Jim Blankenhorn has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of UCOR, effective April 1,

KOREA ZINC ANNOUNCES HISTORIC $6.6 BILLION INVESTMENT IN TENNESSEE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with Deputy Governor and Economic Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, announced that Korea Zinc, the world’s leading nonferrous metal manufacturer,

FIRST NATIONAL BANK PRESENTS ALL CHRISTMAS MUSIC ON TENNESSEE’S CHRISTMAS CHANNEL 94.1 WVVB
Nothing puts you in the Christmas mood like great Christmas music and for the sixth consecutive year First National Bank of Tennessee is sponsoring “Tennessee’s

NETFLIX TO ACQUIRE WARNER BROS, HBO, AND HBO MAX IN $82.7 BILLION DEAL
On Friday, Netflix announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros., HBO, HBO Max, and related studios from Warner Bros. Discovery in a massive $82.7 billion

WALMART CEO DOUG MCMILLON TO STEP DOWN IN JANUARY
Walmart announced Friday that CEO Doug McMillon, who transformed the retail giant into a technology-driven powerhouse since 2014 through wage increases, expanded benefits, AI adoption,

CROSSVILLE SECURES GRANT FOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO DRIVE JOBS AND GROWTH
The Crossville Chronicle reports that last week, state, city, and county officials in Tennessee gathered in Crossville to celebrate a $4.8 million grant from the

SK FOOD GROUP OPENS NEW FACILITY
Tennessee officials, joined by Gov. Bill Lee, celebrated the grand opening of SK Food Group’s new 525,000-square-foot facility in Bradley County’s Spring Branch Industrial Park

ISREAL WEAPON INDUSTRIES MOVING HEADQUARTERS TO ANDERSON COUNTY
BBBTV12 – Andersonville, Tenn. – Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) US, Inc. is moving its corporate headquarters and main operations from Pennsylvania to Anderson County, Governor

BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD LAYING OFF ALMOST 100 EMPLOYEES
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) announced on Friday morning that it is laying off approximately 95 employees and eliminating 28 vacant positions due to rising

OKLO TO BUILD NUCLEAR FUEL FACILITY IN ROANE COUNTY; BRINGING 800 JOBS
A significant show of support for a new industry at the former K-25 site in West Oak Ridge, Roane County, took place yesterday at the

ROCKWOOD AIRPORT REPORTS SUCCESS OVER PAST YEAR
Rockwood City Council members and city staff attended a presentation by Scott Brun, manager of Rockwood Aviation LLC, who highlighted the airport’s success over the

ROUGHLY 600 EMPLOYEES LEAVE T.V.A. AFTER BUYOUT PROGRAM
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has implemented a voluntary buyout program that has led to approximately 600 employees choosing to retire or resign as part

CRACKER BARREL STOCK PLUMMETS AFTER UNVEILING NEW DESIGN PLANS
Cracker Barrel’s stock plummeted nearly 15% on Thursday, erasing approximately $94 million in market value, after the company unveiled a new logo that replaced its

MCDONALD’S TO LOWER COMBO MEAL PRICES; ADMITS PRICES ARE TOO HIGH
McDonald’s is addressing customer concerns about rising prices by significantly reducing the cost of its combo meals, following CEO Chris Kempczinski’s acknowledgment that the chain’s

G.E. APPLIANCES EXPANSION PLANS INCLUDES TENNESSEE
LOUISVILLE, KY. – August 13, 2025 – GE Appliances, a Haier company, today announced a bold plan to invest more than $3 billion over the next

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES THEY WILL OFFER FLIGHTS AT MCGEE TYSON
Southwest Airlines will begin offering flights from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, starting March 5, 2026, marking a significant expansion for the airport. The

WAWA TO OPEN TWO LOCATIONS IN TENNESSEE
In an exciting development for convenience store enthusiasts in Tennessee, Wawa, an East Coast chain known for their food offerings and fuel services, is set

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON MUSIC CITY LOOP
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has initiated construction on the Music City Loop, a privately funded, 10-mile underground tunnel project in Nashville, Tennessee, aimed at connecting
