In 2019, more than one in five Tennesseans lacked access to reliable, high-speed internet. Today, that number is less than 2%. That’s not just a broadband story. It’s a story about opportunity.
Tennessee Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the four new communities accepted into the Tennessee Main Street Program.
Nestled at the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau, lies a community home to less than 2,000 people in a region of the state that’s geographically difficult to get to. Yet, in Bledsoe County’s one small public high school, there’s a hum of excitement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the five applicants selected for the Tennessee Rural Fellowship.
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.
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.
