Oklo’s $1.7 B Oak Ridge investment: Announced today, Oklo will invest nearly $1.7 billion in Oak Ridge to build the nation’s first privately funded nuclear fuel recycling facility and create more than 800 jobs — find out what this means for America’s energy future.
In-N-Out coming to Tennessee: In-N-Out Burger has earmarked Lebanon, Antioch and Murfreesboro as its first state locations with hiring at $17.50/hr already underway, and additional sites in Hendersonville, Madison and Smyrna in development — find out how to apply.
Tennessee tongue-twister town: Preply study picks Ooltewah (OO-da-wah) as the Volunteer State’s hardest city name to pronounce, while Tennessee ranks No. 4 among the toughest-to-spell states — find out.
Tennessee remains rabies-free: Despite six human deaths and 15 CDC-tracked outbreaks in neighboring Kentucky and North Carolina, Tennessee has reported zero human cases and logged 23 animal rabies infections through August 30 — find out how it’s kept rabies at bay.
September college push: High school seniors can lock in tuition-free community college, technical school or eligible four-year programs by applying for the Tennessee Promise before Nov. 3, 2025 — check out how to apply.
Other Tennessee headlines this week
- GM cuts Cadillac EV production in Tennessee
- Tennessee players cash in as jackpot swells
- Tennessee orders pumpkin spice earlier than ever
- Tennessee Valley Fair is back: get details
- Tennessee’s erratic bedtimes worsen sleep health
- Andy Holt named Tennessee agriculture commissioner
