SUMMARY: The Tennessee State Funding Board approved $6.8 million in FastTrack incentive grants, with significant amounts allocated to TruGreen, Schneider Electric, and Denso Manufacturing. TruGreen received $2 million for relocating its headquarters to Franklin, creating 135 net jobs with an average wage of $72.39. Schneider Electric received $4 million to add 400 jobs and invest $85 million in Wilson County, offering jobs at $26.53 an hour. Denso was awarded $1.8 million for a $100 million expansion in Athens, expected to create 200 jobs at $31.39/hour. The FastTrack program currently has $165.7 million in uncommitted funds, with 73% already allocated.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee is updating its driver’s license application requirements to improve safety and prevent duplicate licenses across states. Starting January 10, new or returning residents from nine states—California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont, and West Virginia—must provide a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) issued within the last 30 days. This change addresses gaps in the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators’ state-to-state (S2S) verification system, which Tennessee joined in 2018. Some states, like Kentucky, have yet to implement S2S, causing potential licensing issues. The MVR requirement is temporary, as all states are expected to adopt S2S by 2025.

Driver’s license requirements are changing in Tennessee.

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SUMMARY: Natalie, the general manager of the Knoxville Mass General Store, discussed two community-focused promotions: “Food for the Mountains” and “Share the Warmth.” The former, in partnership with Merrell Shoes, donates $15 to local food banks for every pair of shoes sold, with nearly 300 pairs sold so far. The latter involves collecting gently used coats for local and hurricane-affected communities, partnered with Colombia Sportswear. Community response has been strong, with many eager to help. Additionally, a Roundup campaign supporting the local food bank continues for another week. Natalie invites the community to participate in ongoing initiatives and holiday promotions.

Mast General Store is also running a program called “Share the Warmth.”

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