Megasite boosts aquifer protections: The West Tennessee Megasite Authority unanimously adopted zoning rules for Ford’s BlueOval City campus requiring all permit applications to prove proposed land uses and hazardous materials won’t harm the Memphis Sand Aquifer, extending strict safeguards across the full 750-foot radius — learn what comes next.
Chapman returns for senior season: Reese Chapman will anchor Tennessee’s lineup in 2026 after going undrafted in the 2025 MLB Draft, boasting a .273 average, a career-high 13 homers and 53 RBIs, a perfect fielding percentage, plus experience from a 2024 national championship and three straight super regionals — find out what it means for the Volunteers.
Second act at 60: Tennessee pastor Cal Hampton launched 2nd Mile Church in Clarksville at age 60 and on June 30 cut the ribbon on “His Works,” a renovated former waterworks building for children, youth and collegiate ministries — learn what’s driving their momentum.
Tennessee’s direct admissions launch: This fall, Tennessee will send automatic acceptance letters—and, for about half of the 41,000 students from more than 230 high schools, tailored financial aid details—to simplify the college enrollment process for seniors — find out how it works.
In-N-Out’s Eastward expansion: Owner Lynsi Snyder is relocating to Franklin, Tennessee to oversee the chain’s new Eastern Territory office while corporate HQ stays in California — learn what’s driving her Southern move.
Other Tennessee headlines this week
- Seasonal hiring reshapes county unemployment rates
- Tennessee Aquarium aids educators with localized curriculum
- Seven Tennessee companies make best workplaces list
- Tennessee nuclear network leads the U.S
- Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints
- Ben Barnett joins Leadership Tennessee NEXT program
