CoStar data shows Mount Juliet‑Lebanon has only 123,000 sq ft (about 1.2%) of retail space available, making it one of the Nashville metro’s tightest commercial corridors.

A former Waffle House server alleges the chain illegally charged a $92 monthly tobacco fee and is seeking refunds for thousands of workers.

City Council approved a one‑year extension of Motor City Match, preserving grants and design support that help Detroit entrepreneurs open storefronts. The move keeps another round of awards on the calendar.