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TNECD Announces Recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the latest recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants.

Governor Lee, Deputy Governor and Commissioner McWhorter Announce Downtown Improvement Grant Recipients

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 16 Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtowns communities that are recipients of Downtown Improvement Grants.

ALUKO Group to Establish Second U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Lauderdale County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and ALUKO Group officials announced today the company has selected Halls, Tennessee, for its second U.S. manufacturing facility.

Korea Zinc Selects Tennessee for First U.S. Operations, Announces $6.6 Billion Investment

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Korea Zinc Chairman Yun B. Choi announced that the company will invest more than $6.6 billion in new production facilities in Clarksville and Gordonsville, Tennessee. The announcement, made by the world’s leading comprehensive nonferrous metal manufacturer, represents the company’s first U.S. locations and the largest single private corporate investment made in state history.

CDF Distributors to Expand, Relocating Manufacturing Headquarters to Sumner County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Commercial Door and Frame (CDF) Distributors officials announced today the company is expanding by relocating its headquarters and all manufacturing operations to a new Sumner County facility.

Carlex Glass America to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Davidson County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Governor and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Carlex Glass America executives announced today the company will expand its advanced manufacturing operations in Nashville.

Governor Lee and Deputy Governor and Commissioner McWhorter Announce 44 Communities to Receive Community Development Block Grants

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that $26.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) will be awarded to 44 communities statewide to assist with infrastructure and beautification improvements.

Hyosung HICO, Ltd. Expands U.S. Manufacturing Headquarters for Second Time in Six Months

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Hyosung HICO, Ltd. officials announced today the company will expand operations at its U.S. manufacturing headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork Selects Tennessee for New Manufacturing Facility

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork officials announced today the company has selected Baxter, Tennessee, as its first location in the state.

Aqua Membranes to Establish Tennessee Manufacturing Presence in Knox County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Aqua Membranes officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operations, selecting Knoxville, Tennessee, as its first location outside its headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Biederman to Establish First U.S. Location in Hawkins County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Biederman officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing presence by locating its first U.S. facility in Rogersville, Tennessee.

Gov. Lee, Deputy Governor and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter Announce Strategic International Recruiting Trip to Asia

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Governor and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter will travel to Asia next week for a strategic international recruiting trip.

Community Spotlight – Erwin, Tennessee

Radiant Selects Tennessee to Build World’s First Mass-Produced Nuclear Generator Factory

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Radiant officials announced today the company has selected Tennessee for a $280 million investment that will expand the company’s nuclear manufacturing and research and development (R&D) to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Nidec to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Henderson County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Nidec officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Henderson County.