Nuclear Jobs Boost: TRISO-X says it will expand in Roane County with a new nuclear fuel manufacturing facility and R&D center, targeting about 1,140 jobs and phased operations starting in 2027–2028. STEM & Workforce Training: Roane State launches a new fire science emphasis with dozens of courses and a transfer pathway with UT Martin, partnering with local fire departments for hands-on training. Agritech to Materials: UT Knoxville’s BRIDGES Engine wins up to $160M from the NSF to turn perennial grasses into car parts, construction materials, and packaging, aiming to create jobs and new value for farmers. Health Tech in ICUs: West Tennessee Healthcare expands its eICU program across 127 ICU beds and 17 mobile emergency carts using Philips and hellocare.ai for remote monitoring and decision support. Cyber & IT Ops: ManageEngine adds post-deployment automation for TLS certificate lifecycle management, targeting the growing burden as certificate validity periods shrink. Education Tech Recognition: Ball State’s Teachers College earns a national educator-prep award for tech-enabled, equity-focused training. Public Safety Drones: Emergency Management in Marshall County seeks grants to replace an aging rescue drone and add an underwater drone for recovery work. AI Tourism Guardrails: Tennessee tourism pledges not to rely on generative AI images, rolling out a “Yeah, It’s Real” photo certification. Local Business Pay Flex: Express Wages partners with Memphis’ Four Way Restaurant to offer earned wage access for employees. Data Privacy & Genetics: Multistate actions continue around the 23andMe genetic data breach, with settlements and compliance reforms announced by state attorneys general.