Co-ops pitch backup power plant: A consortium of 23 Tennessee electric co-ops wants to revive the Tennessee Power Distribution Co. by siting simple-cycle gas turbines on 100 acres of the West Tennessee Megasite near TVA’s new substation by Ford’s BlueOval City, aiming to supply extra power during demand peaks after the 2022 rolling blackouts. The proposal now enters a roughly two-year grid-interconnection, land-lease, state‐building commission and air‐permit approval process ahead of a September board review — learn what’s next.
Former Eggo plant revives Rossville: Canada-based Vibrant Health Products is investing $48.5 million to convert Rossville’s shuttered Kellogg Eggo plant into its first U.S. bakery, creating 394 jobs over the next five years — find out what this means for local job growth.
Dawning Ward era arrives: Cam Ward’s Mahomes-style play and instant chemistry with Calvin Ridley could electrify a stagnant Titans offense and unleash fantasy sleepers at WR, RB, and TE — find out how to leverage it in your draft.
Tennessee’s chicken sandwich scene: Yelp’s latest list names Chick-fil-A at #1 with 107 Tennessee spots, followed by Raising Cane’s and Shake Shack – and only two of the top 20 chains aren’t in the state — find out all the contenders.
Tennessee Whiskey’s Enduring Legacy: Chris Stapleton’s 2015 cover transformed a classic country tune into a 17× Platinum, chart-topping anthem that redefined modern country with its soulful, bluesy groove — find out what makes it unforgettable.
Other Tennessee headlines this week
- Tennessee hosts free car seat inspections
- Comptroller Mumpower installs portrait of Governor Cox
- Governor pours funding into Tennessee state parks
- Sun Auto Tire expands into Tennessee market
- Gabriel Nold joins West Tennessee Medical Group
- Vibrant Health plans $48.5M expansion in Tennessee
