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Region: Middle Tennessee

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

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“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 […]

Starbucks Selects Tennessee for Southeast Corporate Office

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 Fast Facts: 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 […]

Sennheiser to Relocate American Headquarters to Nashville

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Sennheiser Group officials announced today that Sennheiser plans to move its Americas Regional Hub to Rock Nashville from Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Starbucks Selects Tennessee for Southeast Corporate Office

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Starbucks officials announced today the global coffee company is expanding its North American presence with plans to locate a corporate operations office in Davidson County later this year.

State Announces Launch of Southern Middle and Upper Cumberland Music Census

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The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC), Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD), Upper Cumberland Tourism and Experience Tennessee are joining forces to announce the Southern Middle and Upper Cumberland Music Census, an initiative designed to bring musicians, venues, music industry professionals and music nonprofits across Middle Tennessee together to gain a better understanding of the region’s music ecosystem.

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