An official reading from the meeting transcript said Hyosung announced a $156,000,000 capital expansion of a Memphis transformer plant that the speaker said would create about 240 high‑paying jobs; the speaker credited international outreach and local relationships for the decision.

Officials at a Memphis announcement described Hyosung High Co.'s expansion as a catalyst for jobs, onshoring and energy readiness; speakers cited AI, data centers and 'nuclear generation' but did not specify job counts or financial terms.

Buck House, a student-run, faculty-mentored paid advertising and media agency housed in the School of Marketing and Media, is delivering client projects for campus and regional partners and expects to open a physical community presence at the former Ash Street Courthouse in spring.

University housing officials told the Board of Trustees ETSU is effectively 100% occupied, with interim measures (tripled rooms, converted apartments) and an estimated need for roughly 250–300 additional beds; leadership said they will return in early 2026 with financial due diligence and a request to go to market for debt if warranted.

President Brian Noland reported enrollment growth (first-time freshmen ~2,283–2,284; headcount north of 14,000), outlined capital priorities submitted to the governor, and announced a federal GEAR UP award of $28.7 million (about $60 million with matching funds) to support college-going initiatives across six counties.

At its Nov. 13 meeting the Town of Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a CIP and ARPA budget amendment on first reading, adopted a major driveway/access code update on first reading, appointed a town treasurer and recorder and approved contracts for cameras, website redesign, wayfinding and design work; most actions passed without opposition.

Legislative liaison 'Mister Tate' briefed the Henderson County Board on likely education issues for the next legislative session, highlighting voucher expansion, virtual-school legislation and potential recall-election proposals for school boards; he said about 20,000 vouchers were available last year and roughly $148 million was spent, and he described plans to invite three state lawmakers to a future board meeting.

The commission approved a substitute to a housing and infrastructure amendment that sets 2½ stories/35 ft as the baseline in R and RS districts while allowing 3 stories/45 ft where more than 50% of a block face already exceeds 35 ft; commissioners asked Metro Council to consider an exemption for the downtown inner loop.

The Williamson County Planning Commission denied both the Owen Valley wastewater site plan and the related concept plan after staff said the applicant’s archaeological and groundwater analyses were incomplete and dozens of residents, descendants and preservation groups urged protection of the Allison Chapel school and cemetery.

A consultant presented a jail assessment comparing options to upgrade the existing facility (estimated $6M$8M, capacity ~40) versus building a new 130-bed facility (estimated $25M$30M), and urged the county to prepare a plan of action ahead of a Dec. 3 certification hearing.

A comptrollers office representative outlined how a local tax-freeze program would work in Meigs County, including eligibility (65+, primary residence), income limits, administrative roles and budget implications; commissioners were told the program freezes the tax amount, not assessed value.

Council approved a package of Venue 1921 policies and purchases — including an alcohol-service policy that requires city-approved bar staff and a $50 nonrefundable alcohol fee, a $58,150 landscaping contract, and $15,004.78 in chairs/tables — while members debated whether one officer per 100 guests is sufficient.

The city approved addenda to interlocal agreements that will raise Riverside’s payment for police to $90,171 and for fire to $40,994 for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; council approved the resolution unanimously.

The board recognized Paula Saylor as 2025 Director of the Year and Jessica Knasser as Principal of the Year; Madeline Rodden, a Clinton High School junior, was named a finalist for the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in February 2026.

At its November meeting the Anderson County Board of Education granted a city easement for a sidewalk at Norris Middle School and approved finance appropriations, transfers and remaining staff bonuses; appropriations passed by roll-call vote, bonuses to correct previous exclusions will cost about $850,000.

The State Workforce Development Board approved a plan to pilot the CLIF 'benefits cliff' tool at a Nashville American Job Center, training staff and tracking outcomes locally beginning in January with statewide rollout planned for mid‑2026.

Gov. Bill Lee addressed the State Workforce Development Board, praised Tennessee Works and Executive Order 109 for elevating the board's role; the board recognized retiring executive directors, approved minutes, and received committee updates on funding and youth employment program metrics.

Researchers told the State Workforce Development Board that AI will largely complement high‑skill roles but may substitute for many middle‑skill, routine office and administrative tasks; speakers urged expanded digital and AI education across K–12, community colleges and employer partnerships.

The commission approved a development plan and use‑on‑review for a multifamily project (up to 300 units, 274 of which are within OBK zone) subject to staff conditions and stormwater detention requirements to maintain predevelopment flow rates to downstream properties.

Across several agenda items the commission approved variances, alternative design requests, concept plans and development plans for multiple large subdivisions — including S and E Properties (≈116 lots), Messana Investments (≈116 lots) and the Thompson Creek Phase 2 (up to 150 lots) — subject to listed staff conditions.

A presenter asked the commission to support a tax-increment financing package of $1.3 million over 25 years (5% holdback) to help convert the Dobbins Taylor warehouse into a 60-room boutique hotel and mixed-use space; the commission deferred detailed review until next week.

County administration briefed commissioners on differences between Tennessee’s tax relief and tax freeze programs, estimating a $350,000 initial implementation cost and roughly $250,000 annual monitoring cost for a local tax-freeze program and noting the freeze benefits only materialize with a future tax increase or reappraisal year.

Council accepted two tracts donated by Dreypak — about 3.35 acres for a fire station and roughly 42.48 acres for a park — as part of an impact‑fee swap tied to a development agreement. Debate centered on the value of parkland, precedent for accepting amenities, and litigation over parking‑pad requirements being settled by the agreement.

The State Building Commission approved an energy‑saving performance contract with Naresco to modernize HVAC and mechanical systems at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution; officials said the work could reduce energy and operations costs by more than $1,000,000 annually.

Multiple speakers at the Nov. 12 meeting urged the commission to strengthen public input and data collection around a proposed deed swap at Enterprise South Nature Park, citing TDEC deed restrictions, wildlife and pollution concerns and calling for third-party surveys and clearer transparency.