Nashville Tech & Energy: A petition against a proposed data center next to the Nashville Zoo has surged past 288,000 signatures, with residents warning about impacts to animals and the community while the developer says it will address concerns. AI Infrastructure: SpaceX is set to supply Google with about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs for Gemini services under a deal reported at roughly $920 million per month, underscoring how Tennessee-area compute hubs are becoming central to AI growth. Nuclear in Tennessee: White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Oak Ridge nuclear experts as Iran talks enter a critical phase, keeping Tennessee’s nuclear research footprint in the spotlight. Health Genetics: A new study links BRCA1/BRCA2 and other gene variants to aggressive early-onset breast cancer risk in Black women, strengthening the case for genetic testing and earlier screening. STEM Education: Oak Ridge Schools paused plans for a new $35 million elementary school after a nearly 7.5% enrollment dip, while still pushing an Innovation Center for career and technical education. Sports Science: FIFA’s World Cup pitches rely on years of turf engineering with UT researchers helping deliver consistent natural grass across venues.