This week, Deputy Governor/TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and members of the Tennessee General Assembly spent the day in West Tennessee visiting @Ford at @blueovalcity and @TCATJackson at Stanton. BlueOval City continues to take shape on the Memphis Regional Megasite in

South Korea has become the state’s top foreign direct investment partner since 2019 thanks to companies like ALUKO Group that have contributed to the more than $13 billion invested in Tennessee in the last 6 years.

TNECD Deputy Commissioner Allen Borden, Global Director of FDI Karel Abboud and I hosted Consul General of Canada in Atlanta Rosaline Kwan and Trade Commissioner Darren Croswell this week. Tennessee and Canada have a built a successful partnership with Canadian companies

Korea Zinc’s decision to invest in Tennessee, which marks the single largest investment in state history, reinforces the importance of our strategic global recruitment efforts. With today's announcement, South Korea will become our No. 1 FDI partner since 2019 with more than

Tennessee has always been a home for creatives and innovators — a place where storytellers pioneer new paths. I am proud of the entertainment ecosystem we’ve built, one that attracts world-class productions and creates opportunity for talent across our state.

Excited to see this news for Tennessee’s innovation ecosystem. @VanderbiltU and @EPB_Chattanooga are establishing the Institute for Quantum Innovation, creating unparalleled opportunities in quantum research, commercialization and graduate education. This momentum strengthens

Today's the day, Tennessee. 🍔 👏 We are thrilled to celebrate @innoutburger’s grand opening in Lebanon, a moment we’ve been eagerly anticipating. Deputy Governor/TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and our TNECD team were excited to be on site with the company as they

This year, the Nuclear Fund supported five new projects—from @BWXT, Master Machine, @oklo, and @RadiantNuclear—representing nearly 1,300 new jobs and $2.2B in capital investment across our state. These investments reinforce that our strategic efforts are gaining national

Proud to see Nashville named the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the world by @PitchBook — a strong testament to Tennessee's emergence as a global center for research, innovation and creativity. We're honored to work alongside the @entrecenter, @LaunchTN and many other

On the fourth day of #12DaysofTNBusiness, we’re featuring our newest storytelling series — #McWhorterOnTheMove. 🚘 Since launching in February, Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD McWhorter has traveled across the state, filming 20+ videos that showcase Tennessee’s communities,

Thank you to @GovBillLee and the Tennessee General Assembly for their vision in creating the Nuclear Energy Fund and building on our state’s rich legacy in nuclear innovation. Announcements like this reaffirm that our strategic efforts are gaining national recognition—and that

Great discussion today as we joined leaders at Worthington Advisory's CEO Roundtable at @VW’s Chattanooga plant. With 88 of 95 Tennessee counties growing last year, Southeast Tennessee stands out as a major driver of our state's success. From @Chattanooga_gov’s innovative

The 47th SEUS-Japan Meeting was held last month in Tokyo. TN brought a delegation of 70 state leaders from government, business, and higher ed - the largest delegation of all seven southeastern states. The Japan-TN relationship is entering a new phase of unprecedented strength.

Enjoyed speaking at the Teamworthy Founders Forum yesterday. My background as a venture investor prepared me well for my current role in public service. At @TNECD, we serve as the bridge between industry and state government, listening to businesses and voicing their needs to

I’m honored to receive the 2025 Thomas B. Ballard Advanced Energy Leadership Award. Thank you to @tnadvenergy and @Orano_USA for this recognition—it reflects the hard work happening across Tennessee to strengthen our position as a national advanced energy leader.

Japan is Tennessee’s top country for foreign direct investment, and this partnership continues to strengthen year after year. 🇯🇵 🤝 🇺🇸 Today, 200+ Japanese businesses operate across the state, employing nearly 50,000 Tennesseans and investing $21 billion in our communities.

Grateful for @Toyota’s continued investment and excited to see the economic opportunity these additional jobs will create for the families across West Tennessee.

In a new op-ed, Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD McWhorter and @NokianTyresNA's Wes Boling share how the Finland-based manufacturer has flourished since opening its Dayton facility in 2019 — expanding operations, hiring 500 Tennesseans and investing $500M+. The company also just