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Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Jonesborough
Industrial Projects Reshape Middle Tennessee's Manufacturing Corridor
Industrial and logistics projects stretching from Rutherford County to the Upper Cumberland are positioning Middle Tennessee as a regional manufacturing hub, with 1.8 million to 2.15 million-square-foot developments underway in Smyrna, Clarksville, Lebanon and beyond.
Tennessee Tourism Hits Record $31.7 Billion as Visitors Flock to Nashville, Smokies
Visitor spending in Tennessee hit a record $31.7 billion in 2024, with Nashville, Memphis and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park leading the tourism surge.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Nashville Office Market Cools as Developers Pivot to Housing
Nashville's office market is softening as investment sales slow and vacancy rises in older buildings, while developers increasingly convert outdated office space into apartments to meet housing demand.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
IDB, Developer Finalize Brush Creek Project Agreement
The Johnson City Industrial Development Board and a developer finalized agreements April 23 for the Brush Creek project, which will add over 1,000 housing units and 100,000 square feet of commercial space to West Walnut Street.
Saturday, May 16, 2026