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  • General

Communities Know What to Do. Now They Need the Capacity to Do It.

For years, economic developers have spent a lot of time talking about site readiness. We encouraged communities to think ahead. Control land before a project appears. Complete due diligence early. Plan for infrastructure. Know what companies need before they start looking.
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  • CRD Programs
  • East Tennessee

TNECD Announces New Round of Site Development Grants

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the latest recipients of Site Development Grant (SDG) funding.
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  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Middle Tennessee

Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Hygrade Components CEO Randall D. Gottlieb announced today the company will expand its operations through a strategic, long-term lease commitment in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
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  • General

Simple Strategies for Rural Readiness

Not long ago, many rural Tennessee communities were focused on preventing decline. Today, many are planning for growth.
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  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • East Tennessee

Homeland Vinyl Products to Expand in Hawkins County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Homeland Vinyl Products officials announced today the company will expand in Hawkins County by purchasing an additional facility in Surgoinsville, Tennessee.
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  • Film & Entertainment

Tennessee to Celebrate World’s Largest Annual Music Event on Sunday, June 21

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, 18 communities across Tennessee will join forces to present over 100 free musical events on the summer solstice as part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration bringing people of all ages and skill levels together to experience the joy and camaraderie of making music.
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  • Advanced Manufacturing

Old South Wood Preserving to Expand Operations in Lawrence County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Old South Wood Preserving officials announced today the company will invest $1.3 million to expand its operations in Summertown.
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  • General

McMinnville, Tennessee: Where Growth Takes Root

In McMinnville, Tennessee, growth isn’t just a seasonal event, it’s a way of life.
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  • Appliance & Electrical

Reinhausen to Expand Production Facility in Gibson County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Reinhausen Inc. officials announced today the company is expanding operations at its production facility in Gibson County.
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  • CRD Programs

TNECD Announces Second Cohort of Rural Fellows

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the five applicants selected for the Tennessee Rural Fellowship.
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  • Advanced Manufacturing

LEV Manufacturing to Establish Tennessee Footprint with Nearly 300 Jobs in Putnam County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and LEV (Light Electric Vehicles) Manufacturing officials announced today the company will establish its first Tennessee facility in Putnam County to serve as its primary U.S. assembly, logistics and fulfillment center.
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  • CRD Programs

TNECD Announces Communities Selected to Participate in Tennessee Downtowns Program

Tennessee Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter today announced the seven Tennessee communities selected to participate in the tenth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program.
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  • CRD Programs
  • Middle Tennessee

Road to 100: How TNECD’s Broadband Grants Unlocked a New Life for Some in Nashville

“They say tourists know more about Nashville than the people who live here.” Adrian Titington was half joking when he said that to the Tennessee Dept. of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) in regard to digital education, but it does somewhat ring true. Nashville, and really the entire state of Tennessee, is known for its tourism, pumping in more than $30 billion in direct visitor spending in 2024 alone.
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  • Advanced Manufacturing

Stella-Jones to Expand Statewide Footprint with Lincoln County Steel Lattice Tower Manufacturing Facility

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Stella-Jones Corporation officials announced today the company will expand its presence in Tennessee with a new steel lattice tower manufacturing facility in Lincoln County.
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  • CRD Programs

TNECD Announces Three Counties to Participate in Property Evaluation Program

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP).
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