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.

Elastic is cutting roughly 7% of staff — about 281 positions — saying AI and automation will let it operate leaner while it invests in growth areas.

Kroger is letting loyalty Points be used for dollars off groceries as well as fuel. The change launches as a limited rollout in select markets and is visible in the app.