We’re continuing our Tennessee Goes Global series with the perspective of another TNECD FDI representative. 🌎
This week, hear from Steffen Bayer, our director of business development for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺
From growing up in Germany with close connections to @Siemens to helping Tennessee attract its next generation of German investment, Steffen shares the personal connection behind his work and explores why Tennessee is an ideal location for German medtech companies looking to expand in the United States.
Read the full article: tnecd.com/news/tennessee…
This week, hear from Steffen Bayer, our director of business development for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺
From growing up in Germany with close connections to @Siemens to helping Tennessee attract its next generation of German investment, Steffen shares the personal connection behind his work and explores why Tennessee is an ideal location for German medtech companies looking to expand in the United States.
Read the full article: tnecd.com/news/tennessee…
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A new look is rolling out across Tennessee. 👀
Following the launch of the state’s “Experience High Volume” brand in April, TNECD is introducing new logos for its Main Street, Downtowns and Certified Sites programs.
These refreshed identities will begin appearing on signs in ed sites statewide, creating a more connected look while celebrating the places and programs helping Tennessee grow. 🙌
Keep an eye out for the new logos and signs coming to a community near you.
Following the launch of the state’s “Experience High Volume” brand in April, TNECD is introducing new logos for its Main Street, Downtowns and Certified Sites programs.
These refreshed identities will begin appearing on signs in ed sites statewide, creating a more connected look while celebrating the places and programs helping Tennessee grow. 🙌
Keep an eye out for the new logos and signs coming to a community near you.
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.@BWXT, with support from a TNECD grant, will create 181 new jobs and invest more than $700 million in Washington County following its 2025 purchase of the Aerojet Ordinance Tennessee facility.
At the expanded location, BWXT will produce High Purity Depleted Uranium (HPDU) metal for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, making it the only active site capable of performing this critical process for the government.
tnecd.com/news/bwxt-to-e…
At the expanded location, BWXT will produce High Purity Depleted Uranium (HPDU) metal for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, making it the only active site capable of performing this critical process for the government.
tnecd.com/news/bwxt-to-e…
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Yesterday, Deputy Governor and @CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter joined former Tennessee Govs. @PhilBredesen and @BillHaslam and economist @Richard_Florida for a live recording of the @YMBRPodcast at the inaugural Howard Baker Policy Summit at Southall Farm & Inn in Franklin.
The conversation focused on Tennessee’s economic future and what it will take to remain competitive over the next 15 years , from talent and infrastructure to innovation, quality of place and greater prosperity for Tennesseans across the state. 👏
Stay tuned for the full podcast recording, which will be released at a later date.
The conversation focused on Tennessee’s economic future and what it will take to remain competitive over the next 15 years , from talent and infrastructure to innovation, quality of place and greater prosperity for Tennesseans across the state. 👏
Stay tuned for the full podcast recording, which will be released at a later date.
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ABB is growing its presence in McNairy County by relocating and expanding its Industrial Connections & Solutions facility in Selmer. 🙌
Through the project, @ABBgroupnews will create 227 new jobs and invest $50 million to relocate to a new facility at the Selmer/McNairy Industrial Park, a site that received TNECD Site Development Grants in 2022 and 2024.
Learn more: tnecd.com/news/abb-to-ex…
Through the project, @ABBgroupnews will create 227 new jobs and invest $50 million to relocate to a new facility at the Selmer/McNairy Industrial Park, a site that received TNECD Site Development Grants in 2022 and 2024.
Learn more: tnecd.com/news/abb-to-ex…
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In a new Teknovation article, TNECD Site Development Director Kirby Lewis-Gill shares how Tennessee is supporting advanced manufacturing, preparing communities for future investment and helping companies upskill their workforce. ⚙️ ⬇️
“It’s easy to say we want jobs, but I think now in Tennessee, we’ve had so much success that we’ve got to ask ourselves what kind of jobs do we want."
Read the full article: teknovation.biz/manufacturing-…
“It’s easy to say we want jobs, but I think now in Tennessee, we’ve had so much success that we’ve got to ask ourselves what kind of jobs do we want."
Read the full article: teknovation.biz/manufacturing-…
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We love seeing a project come to fruition. 👏 While the restaurants get all the recognition, we're proud to see nearly 280 jobs coming to Franklin for @innoutburger's new Eastern U.S. corporate office. 🎉
Office workers have begun reporting to this $126 million development, of course located on Double Double Drive bizjournals.com/nashville/news…
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Congratulations to Maury County on the reopening of the public library in Columbia last Friday following a $2 million rehabilitation project. 🎉
Funded through a Connected Communities Facilities (CCF) grant awarded by TNECD’s Broadband Office, the project includes new spaces for , a demonstration kitchen and other improvements designed to expand learning opportunities and better serve the community.
We’re proud to support investments that strengthen access to education, technology and opportunity across Tennessee. 🤝
📸: South Central TN Development District
Funded through a Connected Communities Facilities (CCF) grant awarded by TNECD’s Broadband Office, the project includes new spaces for , a demonstration kitchen and other improvements designed to expand learning opportunities and better serve the community.
We’re proud to support investments that strengthen access to education, technology and opportunity across Tennessee. 🤝
📸: South Central TN Development District
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TNECD retweeted
It’s Election Day, Tennessee! 🇺🇸
Polls across the state will be open until 7 p.m. CT. / 8 p.m. ET
Find your polling location & more at GoVoteTN.gov. #GoVoteTN
Polls across the state will be open until 7 p.m. CT. / 8 p.m. ET
Find your polling location & more at GoVoteTN.gov. #GoVoteTN
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Throughout November, our Tennessee Goes Global series will feature one of TNECD's FDI representatives each week as they share perspectives on the markets, industries and relationships connecting companies around the world with opportunities in the Volunteer State. 🌎
We’re kicking off the series with Virginia Crowley, our director of business development for Italy and Spain. 🇮🇹 🇪🇸
Virginia explains why successful economic development goes beyond presenting a strong business case. From staying engaged with companies before they are ready to invest to connecting them with the right resources, she shares how listening, collaboration and trust can uncover opportunities that may not be immediately apparent.
Read the full article: tnecd.com/news/the-human…
We’re kicking off the series with Virginia Crowley, our director of business development for Italy and Spain. 🇮🇹 🇪🇸
Virginia explains why successful economic development goes beyond presenting a strong business case. From staying engaged with companies before they are ready to invest to connecting them with the right resources, she shares how listening, collaboration and trust can uncover opportunities that may not be immediately apparent.
Read the full article: tnecd.com/news/the-human…
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In Hamilton County, Songbirds Foundation is helping students explore careers in the creative economy through in-school and after-school programming supported by a TNECD Digital Skills, Education and Workforce grant. 🎶
From songwriting and music production to photography, videography and event planning, students are gaining hands-on experience with the tools and technology used by creative professionals. 📸
Read the latest #Roadto100 feature to see how connectivity is opening doors for students across Tennessee!
tnecd.com/news/road-to-1…
From songwriting and music production to photography, videography and event planning, students are gaining hands-on experience with the tools and technology used by creative professionals. 📸
Read the latest #Roadto100 feature to see how connectivity is opening doors for students across Tennessee!
tnecd.com/news/road-to-1…
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TNECD retweeted
With Election Day approaching, I'm looking beyond the ballot box to what it will take to keep Tennessee competitive for the next generation of jobs, talent and investment.
In my new op-ed for the @Tennessean, I outline three priorities for our future: people, place and tennessean.com/story/opinion/…
In my new op-ed for the @Tennessean, I outline three priorities for our future: people, place and tennessean.com/story/opinion/…
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The Third Saturday in October brought the noise. 🔊 🙌
During the @Vol_Football vs. Alabama game, Neyland Stadium reached a record-shattering 130.3 decibels, the loudest scientifically verified crowd noise in college football.
Tennessee knows how to turn up the volume. That’s TKnoxville
During the @Vol_Football vs. Alabama game, Neyland Stadium reached a record-shattering 130.3 decibels, the loudest scientifically verified crowd noise in college football.
Tennessee knows how to turn up the volume. That’s TKnoxville
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We brought home not one, but two 2026 @IEDCtweets Excellence in Economic Development Awards this week! 🏆
🥇 Gold | Disaster Recovery Initiative
Our first-of-its-kind initiative helped impacted employers preserve more than 530 jobs and invest nearly $70 million in new capital counties after Hurricane Helene.
🥈 Silver | Experience High Volume Website
Our redesigned website brings Tennessee’s Experience High Volume brand to life while showcasing our state as a premier destination for business, talent and innovation. We’re grateful to our agency partner, @mpf_agency, for helping bring the vision to life.
TNECD's Web Administrator Riley Sandborg and Multimedia Production Lead Levi Gibson accepted the awards in New Orleans, Louisiana, on behalf of the department.
We’re proud to see Tennessee recognized on the national stage. 🙌 #IEDCNewOrleans
🥇 Gold | Disaster Recovery Initiative
Our first-of-its-kind initiative helped impacted employers preserve more than 530 jobs and invest nearly $70 million in new capital counties after Hurricane Helene.
🥈 Silver | Experience High Volume Website
Our redesigned website brings Tennessee’s Experience High Volume brand to life while showcasing our state as a premier destination for business, talent and innovation. We’re grateful to our agency partner, @mpf_agency, for helping bring the vision to life.
TNECD's Web Administrator Riley Sandborg and Multimedia Production Lead Levi Gibson accepted the awards in New Orleans, Louisiana, on behalf of the department.
We’re proud to see Tennessee recognized on the national stage. 🙌 #IEDCNewOrleans
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MAT Industries is expanding again in Jackson!
The company first announced an expansion at its Madison County facility in June 2025, creating 30 new jobs and investing $9 million.
Today’s announcement marks the next phase of that ongoing growth, with MAT Industries committing to create an additional 85 jobs, bringing even more opportunity to the Jackson community. 👏
tnecd.com/news/mat-indus…
The company first announced an expansion at its Madison County facility in June 2025, creating 30 new jobs and investing $9 million.
Today’s announcement marks the next phase of that ongoing growth, with MAT Industries committing to create an additional 85 jobs, bringing even more opportunity to the Jackson community. 👏
tnecd.com/news/mat-indus…
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Rally US will bring the FIA World Rally Championship back to the United States for the first time since 1988, with Knoxville serving as host city and a ceremonial start on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. 🎉
“Rally US is more than a major international sporting event; it is a powerful economic development driver for Tennessee. It gives us an opportunity to showcase the people, places and industries that make our state competitive while bringing visitors and business executives to towns and cities along the route. While here, they will see the strength of our workforce, the beauty of our state and the hospitality that defines Tennessee. We look forward to showing the world why Tennessee is a great place to live, work, play and invest.” - Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter
🔗 Learn more: wrcrallyus.com/copy-of-press-…
@OfficialWRC
“Rally US is more than a major international sporting event; it is a powerful economic development driver for Tennessee. It gives us an opportunity to showcase the people, places and industries that make our state competitive while bringing visitors and business executives to towns and cities along the route. While here, they will see the strength of our workforce, the beauty of our state and the hospitality that defines Tennessee. We look forward to showing the world why Tennessee is a great place to live, work, play and invest.” - Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter
🔗 Learn more: wrcrallyus.com/copy-of-press-…
@OfficialWRC
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Dolly Parton’s unmistakable Tennessee spirit brought a special moment to the Southeast U.S.-Japan (SEUS) Annual Joint Meeting in Nashville. ✨
In a video recorded shortly before her passing, Dolly welcomed Japanese political and business leaders and celebrated the longstanding friendship and economic partnership between Japan and the Southeast U.S.
The meeting marked nearly 50 years of collaboration between Japan and the Southeast, including a partnership that has made Japan Tennessee’s #1 FDI partner, with 200+ companies supporting over 60,000 Tennesseans. 🤝 🇯🇵
🔗 Watch the video: wsmv.com/2026/10/28/dol…
@JASTennessee
In a video recorded shortly before her passing, Dolly welcomed Japanese political and business leaders and celebrated the longstanding friendship and economic partnership between Japan and the Southeast U.S.
The meeting marked nearly 50 years of collaboration between Japan and the Southeast, including a partnership that has made Japan Tennessee’s #1 FDI partner, with 200+ companies supporting over 60,000 Tennesseans. 🤝 🇯🇵
🔗 Watch the video: wsmv.com/2026/10/28/dol…
@JASTennessee
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"From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to nuclear energy and quantum technologies, Tennessee has built an ecosystem that uniquely positions our state to support this mission. Pursuing the U.S. Space Academy is about more than attracting a historic investment. It’s about strengthening our innovation economy, creating new opportunities for Tennesseans and helping shape the future of American space exploration for generations to come.” 🚀 - Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter
Someone will determine what the future looks like — that should be Tennessee.
We have the location, infrastructure, workforce & spirit of innovation needed for the new United States Space Academy.
Grateful for the leadership of @POTUS & @NASA, and we look forward to helping them bri🚀
Read more: tn.gov/governor/news/…
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The latest round of Downtown Improvement Grants will award more than $3.9 million in funding to 14 Tennessee communities.
“Vibrant downtowns do not happen by accident — they are built through local vision, long-term planning and collaboration. These grants will help 14 communities turn that vision into visible progress by revitalizing the places where residents gather, businesses grow and visitors experience what makes each community unique,” said Deputy Gov. and Commissioner McWhorter.
See if your community is a grantee below ⬇️
tnecd.com/news/governor-…
“Vibrant downtowns do not happen by accident — they are built through local vision, long-term planning and collaboration. These grants will help 14 communities turn that vision into visible progress by revitalizing the places where residents gather, businesses grow and visitors experience what makes each community unique,” said Deputy Gov. and Commissioner McWhorter.
See if your community is a grantee below ⬇️
tnecd.com/news/governor-…
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