Additive Manufacturing for Defense: Beehive Industries is investing $50M to expand 3D-printed jet engine production, adding 30 EOS metal additive machines across Colorado and Tennessee to scale its Frenzy 8 swarm-drone propulsion line. AI and Music Rights: SZA says more than 200 of her songs were used to train AI models, including possibly unreleased tracks, reigniting consent and fairness debates in the music industry. Energy Storage Demand Shift: Major battery makers are pivoting toward the U.S. energy storage system market as AI data centers drive demand and EV growth cools; LG Energy Solution plans to expand ESS output, including in Tennessee. Nuclear Tech Watch: A new report revisits the stalled “small modular reactor” push, weighing supply-chain and technical hurdles against continued investment and national-security interest. Local Tech & Public Health: Cities are testing wastewater monitoring for illicit drugs to spot outbreaks early and alert communities, a model that’s spreading beyond one-off pilots. Tennessee STEM Spotlight: Miss Volunteer America 2027 winner Amanda Higginbotham, a STEM-focused airline pilot, highlights afterschool STEM programming and career pathways for young people. World Cup Hosting Scrutiny: Commentary argues the tournament’s host setup has room to improve, pointing to uneven conditions tied to geopolitics and travel restrictions.