Nuclear Power: The NRC issued TVA a construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Tennessee, marking a major step for advanced reactor licensing and a potential template for future builds. Public Safety Tech: East Ridge police say automated license plate reader cameras helped locate a missing 13-year-old Florida teen within minutes after a suspect vehicle was flagged. Local Infrastructure: Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell filed his fourth Capital Spending Plan, targeting new schools, fire stations, transit and safety upgrades, plus projects like a new Richland Park Library. AI + Commerce: Ntara announced a first-of-its-kind ROI guarantee for PIM and DAM implementations, offering service credits if targets aren’t met within 24 months. Healthcare Innovation: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville rolled out next-generation CT imaging to speed clearer diagnostics. Education & Workforce: Hamilton County Schools opened a Career Exploration Center with hands-on career simulations for sixth graders. Tech Policy: State CIOs say digital accessibility remains a high-risk priority despite shifting federal deadlines and funding gaps. Sports Tech/Industry: Hankook signed a five-year Racing America partnership in Clarksville, expanding tire supply and engineering support across multiple U.S. racing series. Health Guidance: The CDC and AAP urged COVID-19 vaccination for young children and warned some states face flu vaccine delivery delays for VFC patients. Death Penalty: Tennessee is set to execute Christa Pike, the state’s first woman executed in more than 200 years, after Gov. Bill Lee denied clemency.