Ameris Bank will open a Nashville office by year‑end and has tapped Justin McClain to lead the push. The move expands the Atlanta bank's commercial and mortgage footprint in Middle Tennessee.

Smurfit Westrock will close its Lebanon folding-carton plant, costing about 52 local jobs. The move follows several closures as the company reshapes its U.S. footprint.

A WARN notice shows Hard Rock Cafe's Pigeon Forge location will close Aug. 23, 2026, affecting 61 employees and prompting state rapid‑response services.

Swiss running brand On is opening a Green Hills store, adding a standalone shop to Nashville’s upscale retail lineup.

Tennessee's first Wawa opened in Clarksville Thursday, drawing dozens for free coffee and limited-edition shirts as part of a larger state rollout. The chain says more Tennessee stores are coming.

Lowe's has applied to annex about 16.8 acres on Shelbyville Pike for a second Murfreesboro store, putting traffic and stormwater squarely in the spotlight.

LEV Manufacturing will open a 100,000-sq-ft Rad Power Bikes assembly hub in Algood, promising 288 jobs and a $7M investment for Putnam County. Officials say the site will handle assembly, logistics and fulfillment.

Shoals cut the ribbon on a 638,000‑sq‑ft Portland campus that consolidates three Tennessee sites and promises roughly 550 new jobs over five years.

Havertys opened a new showroom at Providence Marketplace in Mount Juliet; city photos show shoppers browsing displays and staff helping with purchases.

Caleb Lee will take over as CEO of Lee Company on Aug. 1, 2026, as Richard Perko steps down. The move places Governor Bill Lee’s son atop a major Franklin firm.

Bed Bath & Beyond closed the Brentwood office that served as Kirkland’s headquarters and eliminated 88 local jobs, according to a layoff filing and company filings tied to a recent merger.

Tennessee's statewide gas average climbed above $4 on May 4, 2026 as crude prices and inventory draws push pump prices higher.

Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Memphis-based LEO Events; terms were not disclosed. The agency lists 100+ staff and national clients like Walmart.