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Tennessee Attracts Record $6.6B Korean Investment, Sparks Economic Transformation and Job Growth

Tennessee Attracts Record $6.6B Korean Investment, Sparks Economic Transformation and Job Growth

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 Tennessee's economy surges forward with Korea Zinc's historic $6.6 billion investment in new facilities in Clarksville and Gordonsville, marking the state's largest private investment ever and creating over 700 high-paying jobs, according to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Governor Bill Lee hailed it as a testament to Tennessee's appeal for global business, while Deputy Governor Stuart McWhorter noted its role in attracting multi-billion-dollar projects across industries like advanced energy. The Boyd Center's 2026 economic outlook predicts positive but slow growth, with unemployment averaging 3.6 percent in 2025, bolstered by higher-skilled positions amid automation.

In education, Hamilton County detailed a $34 million upgrade for Soddy Daisy Middle School, including modern classrooms, a new gymnasium, and expanded capacity for 650 students, with construction starting in 2026, as announced by Hamilton County Schools. Kingsport approved funding for a new 750-student elementary in Lynn Garden, the first such build since 2009, per local board decisions. House Speaker Cameron Sexton proposed legislation to fund student teachers amid shortages, and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission launched a direct admissions pilot easing paths to college and technical training.

Government moves include routine legislative approvals in Giles County and discussions on mental health funding, with Commissioner Marie Williams seeking $14 million more for substance abuse treatment. Public safety saw a former deputy indicted for excessive force.

A recent arctic blast brought frigid air to Middle Tennessee, with temperatures dipping below freezing and wind chills near zero on December 14, triggering cold weather advisories from the National Weather Service. Warmer conditions return mid-week, though a cold front looms by December 18.

Looking Ahead: Watch for the 2026 legislative session start, Ford's repurposed BlueOval City truck plant, and La Nina's mild winter influence with variable precipitation.

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