The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today that it will host a third round of regional training sessions in partnership with law firm Frost Brown Todd LLC to educate stakeholders on the benefit of Opportunity Zones. The training will take place virtually on Nov. 16 and 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CST.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement today: “I am granting Pervis Payne a temporary reprieve from execution until April 9, 2021, due to the challenges and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and a leading snack manufacturer, will expand its operations in the city of Pulaski, creating 100 new jobs over the next three years and investing $100 million in Giles County.
Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group will open drive through COVID-19 testing sites in each of Tennessee’s grand divisions on Saturday, Nov. 7, in its ongoing effort to curb rising rural cases.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and FNS Group officials today announced the company will build a new facility to expand its Clarksville operations. The project represents an investment of $33.4 million and the creation of 62 jobs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today issued a proclamation honoring U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander for his outstanding work in support of the country’s 419 national parks with the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. Spearheaded by Sen. Alexander, the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law in August and represents the most significant conservation and outdoor recreation legislation in 50 years. The bipartisan legislation will preserve federal lands and strengthen national parks for generations, including America’s most visited park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in East Tennessee.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and GS Performance, LLC officials announced today that the company will relocate its headquarters, manufacturing and distribution operations from San Diego, Calif. to Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and ReNew Biomedical Services, LLC officials announced today that the biomedical equipment service provider is expanding operations in Jackson.
A new report released by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development highlights jobs in high demand across Tennessee, including occupations in finance and technology, headquarters, automotive, distribution and logistics, and other target industry clusters.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group will open drive through COVID-19 testing sites in three counties Saturday, Oct. 24 to address rising case rates in Tennessee’s rural areas.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a new ad campaign, “Choices”, to promote responsible decision-making by Tennesseans as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. The ad will air across the state on broadcast, cable, and digital media.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and General Motors officials announced today that the automaker will invest nearly $2 billion in its Spring Hill manufacturing plant to build fully electric vehicles, including the all-new, luxury Cadillac LYRIQ.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and AutoZone, Inc. officials announced today that the company will expand its operations in Lexington. AutoZone will invest $42 million and create 45 jobs over the next five years.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn today announced their support for removing negative consequences for schools and educators associated with student assessments for the 2020-2021 school year. Student assessments will be conducted as planned.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Babynov USA officials announced today that the company will establish its first U.S. production facility in Red Boiling Springs. Babynov USA will invest approximately $44.9 million and create 147 jobs in Macon County.