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This week, Tennessee was showcased at the @IAmBiotech International Convention in San Diego, the world's largest and most comprehensive biotechnology event. Bringing together more than 20,000 industry leaders from around the globe, BIO provides an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and highlight Tennessee's leadership in the life sciences sector. 🧪 🧬 Tennessee continues to build on its momentum as a hub for biotechnology and bioscience innovation. Our state ranks in the top 20% nationally for Bioscience R&D, is home to more than 12,000 life sciences jobs and 74% of all research conducted in Tennessee is bioscience-related. We're proud to represent Tennessee on the global stage and share why companies continue to invest and grow here. 🙌 #BIO2026 @LifeSciTN @nashchamber @ORNL @LaunchTN @UTKnoxville @VanderbiltU @etsu @tennesseetech @MTSU

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Hygrade Components, a metal component manufacturer operating in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, for over 30 years, is expanding with the creation of 30+ new jobs and a $1.6 million investment. The company will add approximately 100,000 square feet to its existing plant where it will employ 100 people following completion of the project. tnecd.com/news/hygrade-c…

Tennessee continues to build on its growing film industry, with Nashville leading the way. While the region has a much smaller population than production hubs like New York and Los Angeles, Nashville, supported by efforts from @tnentertains, continues expanding its ecosystem through key investments and is earning national recognition in return. “In an unstable production economy, Nashville's next move may not be to become the next great studio town, but to build a smaller, diversified film and media economy that can last.” Read more from the @NashvilleScene and the TEC Executive Director Bob Raines ⬇️

Nashville Scene @NashvilleScene

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Talking to producers, film commissioners and other industry insiders about how Nashville’s film scene has forged its own path. nashvillescene.com/news/citylimit…

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This week in Greenville, South Carolina, Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter represented Tennessee at the 2026 SEUS-CP Conference as a Head of Delegation. 🙌 Commissioner McWhorter also joined Governor @BrianKempGA and South Carolina Governor @henrymcmaster, along with other leaders from across the Southeast and Eastern Canada for a roundtable discussion on advanced energy, mobility and life sciences—industries that are shaping the future of our economies. Canada is Tennessee's No. 1 export country, and the 70 Canadian companies operating in our state have invested more than $4.5 billion and employ over 8,000 Tennesseans, highlighting the strong economic ties between Tennessee and Canada. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

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America’s leadership in quantum technology is critical to our economic strength & national security. TN is proud to be a global leader in deploying quantum network infrastructure, & we’re grateful for the Trump Administration’s commitment to accelerating innovation & ensuring America wins the next frontier.

The White House @WhiteHouse

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Investing in American quantum leadership like never before. President Trump signs executive orders on quantum, supercharging a national effort in innovation in quantum technologies, ensuring national security and continuing American growth in a critical industry. 💻🇺🇸

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The @ARCgov's FY2027 economic status rankings are out, and Tennessee continues to make significant progress. ⬇️ When @GovBillLee was running for office in 2018, 19 Tennessee counties ranked among the bottom 10% of counties in the nation economically. Today, that number has been reduced to just 10 counties. More than 70% of Tennessee counties improved their economic rankings over the last year, reflecting consistent, statewide progress. 🙌 See the new FY2027 ARC rankings: arc.gov/classifying-ec…

On Juneteenth, we reflect on the enduring importance of freedom and opportunity. 👏 Tennessee's history includes the story of Clinton High School, the first state-run public school in Tennessee to desegregate. In 1956, the students known as the Clinton 12 faced extraordinary challenges with courage and determination, helping pave the way for future generations. Today, their legacy is honored at the @GreenMcAdooCC in Clinton. As we commemorate Juneteenth, we honor those whose perseverance helped shape a stronger, more inclusive Tennessee. 📸: Library of Congress

Yesterday, we joined NWI Nashville in celebrating the delivery of its 2,000th part supporting the Airbus A330 and A340 programs. 🙌 A proud Airbus partner since the late 1980s, NWI manufactures critical aerostructures that help power aircraft production around the world. This milestone reflects the strength of Tennessee’s aerospace industry and what can be achieved when industry, education, workforce, and economic development partners work together. Congratulations to NWI Nashville and the employees whose dedication and craftsmanship continue to make a global impact. ✈️

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We're proud to announce that Tennessee won a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from Area Development, recognizing the state's top economic development projects and job creation efforts. 👏 Two Tennessee projects were also named Manufacturing Projects of the Year: ✅ @Oklo's $1.7 billion advanced nuclear energy project in Oak Ridge ✅ Korea Zinc's $6.6 billion investment in Clarksville and Gordonsville Together, these projects represent billions in investment, more than 1,500 new jobs and continued momentum across the nation's most critical industries, energy and rare earth minerals. Read more: areadevelopment.com/Gold-Shovel-Ec…

Between a record-breaking investment from Korea Zinc, a unique partnership between Nissha Medical Technologies and @VanderbiltU and a massive nuclear commitment from @Orano_usa, the partnerships we are forging are built to last. "Tennessee has always had a gift for making outsiders feel at home. It's a quality embedded in the culture—warm, direct, and built on handshakes that mean something. Over the past four decades, that same quality has quietly made Tennessee one of the most sought-after destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States." Learn more about Tennessee's FDI success from Area Development ⬇️ areadevelopment.com/ContributedCon…

TNECD is proud to partner with @AgLaunch to help expand the economic impact of agriculture and ag tech in Tennessee. 🤝 🌾 This week, AgLaunch President Pete Nelson joined TNECD Assistant Commissioner Brooxie Carlton, representatives from @usdaRD, @usdaFSA and local leaders for a roundtable discussion in Grainger County. We're working together to drive agricultural innovation and create new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs and communities across the state.

Homeland Vinyl Products has purchased an additional facility in Surgoinsville, Tennessee, where the company will create an additional 50 new jobs and invest $5.5 million to expand its grinding operations. Today's announcement marks the company's third expansion since first establishing a presence in the state in 2015. tnecd.com/news/homeland-…

Make Music Day returns to Tennessee on June 21! 18 communities will host 100 free events statewide as part of the world’s largest annual music event. Read the full press release: tnecd.com/news/tennessee…

Today, TNECD convened leaders from Tennessee’s colleges and universities, local power companies and community partners for a statewide quantum workshop focused on collaboration, innovation and strategic planning. The group shared ongoing quantum initiatives, explored opportunities for partnership and aligned on priorities for Phase 1 of the state's Tennessee Quantum Initiative, a $43 million investment designed to position Tennessee as a national leader in quantum computing, advanced manufacturing and grid infrastructure. Together, we discussed best practices for building a statewide quantum network, expanding research and development opportunities, attracting new industry investment and ensuring Tennessee remains at the forefront of the quantum economy. 👏

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Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter joined the @MemphisChamber's Mid-Year Forum yesterday for a discussion on the partnerships that help Tennessee win new business investment. The conversation highlighted what makes Tennessee a leader in economic development, Memphis' unique strengths as a global logistics hub and opportunities for the city's growth in the years ahead. Thank you to the Greater Memphis Chamber for hosting this important conversation. 👏

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Congratulations to @tnentertains on unveiling its new logo. 🙌 We’re excited to see this new chapter for TEC and the continued growth of Tennessee’s music, television, film and creative production industries. 🎉

Tennessee Entertainment Commission @tnentertains

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We’re pressing play on a whole new look. The Tennessee Entertainment Commission is unveiling a new logo that celebrates the state’s momentum in music, television, film and creative production. Join us as we kick off a new chapter for TEC! @TNECD

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Honored to join @JASTennessee, @SenatorHagerty and Consul-General Shinji Watanabe in welcoming Ambassador Shigeo Yamada and other Japanese leaders to Nashville today. As Tennessee’s No. 1 foreign direct investment partner, Japan continues to drive investment, jobs and innovation across our state. I was proud to share more about our state's vision for the future, including our leadership in nuclear energy and quantum computing, and discuss opportunities to deepen collaboration with our Japanese partners. We look forward to continuing these conversations and further strengthening this partnership as we host the SEUS/Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Nashville this October.

Congratulations to Lewis County on receiving a $210,000 ThreeStar grant to support continued development of the Buffalo River Blueway. 🎉 TNECD Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development Brooxie Carlton joined local and state partners at the event last week celebrating the Blueway’s continued progress and impact on the region. We’re proud to support projects that help Tennessee communities build on their unique assets and create new opportunities for residents and visitors alike. 👏 Learn more: sctdd.org/economic-and-c…

Tennessee continues to lead the nation in nuclear innovation. On June 9, we will become the first state in the nation to implement a technology-neutral approach to fusion regulation. 🙌 “This latest step supercharges our reputation as the global hub for nuclear innovation and positions us as the most responsive state for advanced nuclear companies looking to call Tennessee home.” — @TNEnvironment Commissioner David Salyers The framework supports the continued growth of Tennessee's advanced energy sector, including @typeoneenergy's commercial fusion project near Oak Ridge. ⚛️ #SoundsLikeTN Read more: tn.gov/environment/ne…