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

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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. This year, […]

Old South Wood Preserving to Expand Operations in Lawrence County

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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. Old South Wood Preserving will create 20 new jobs in Lawrence County as the company continues […]

Reinhausen to Expand Production Facility in Gibson County

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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. Reinhausen will create 90 jobs and invest $6.7 million in Humboldt, Tennessee, as part of the project, […]

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

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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. LEV Manufacturing, part of the […]

TNECD Announces Communities Selected to Participate in Tennessee Downtowns Program

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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. The communities selected are Dyer, Harriman, Henning, Medina, Moscow, Red Bank and Rutledge. “Our downtown districts are vital to a […]

TNECD Announces Three Counties to Participate in Property Evaluation Program

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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). The counties are Jackson, Jefferson and Lawrence. PEP evaluates potential industrial properties, advising counties on industrial site improvements and where investments may be […]

Starbucks Selects Tennessee for Southeast Corporate Office

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Starbucks officials announced the global coffee company will invest $100 million to expand its North American presence by locating a Southeast corporate office in Nashville. Starbucks has major plans for its newest business location, where it will […]

Tennessee Launches “Experience High Volume” Brand to Amplify a Booming State

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) today unveiled “Tennessee: Experience High Volume,” a new statewide brand designed to more effectively showcase the scale, speed and strength of Tennessee’s economy.  From record investment and job growth to rapid expansion across key industries, Tennessee has emerged as one of the most […]

State Leadership Announce Tennessee as Host of 48th SEUS/Japan Annual Joint Meeting

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that Tennessee will be the host state for the 48th Annual Joint Meeting between the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) and its Japanese counterpart, the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association (Japan-USSE). Taking place in […]

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