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Factories invite high schoolers to tour, experience the future of manufacturing
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Prysmian Jackson hosted students from the Jackson-Madison County School System for Manufacturing Day on Thursday. The goal of the day was to inspire some of the local graduating young adults to consider careers in manufacturing. Prysmian Jackson plant manager Chris Trammel explains what the students can look forward to.
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Dyersburg’s Tennemo Rice Wins 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced Tennemo Rice, produced by Tennemo Rice Family Farm & Mill in Dyersburg, as the winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee competition. The announcement was made during the Tennessee Chamber’s Manufacturing Excellence Luncheon & Expo at the Made in Tennessee Building in Lebanon.
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From Copper to Fiber: Tennessee Plant Begins $100 Million Expansion
A Tennessee factory that once made copper communications cable is preparing to double its footprint as Prysmian begins a $100 million expansion focused on fiber-optic networks. The company broke ground Oct. 15 at its Jackson plant, where the project is expected to create 100 jobs. Prysmian says construction should be...
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Cherry Farms celebrates 100 years with second annual Plow Days
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The second annual Plow Days event is taking place at Cherry Farms in Huron. The two-day event is being held today and Saturday. It is hosted by Wendy Cherry, Meghan McDowell and Tammy Russom, with sponsorship from Austin and Young Draft Mules out of Reagan, Tennessee.
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Jackson-based manufacturer to receive $100 million investment
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Back in 1991, General Cable was a fledgling plant on its way to bigger and better things. In 2018, General Cable was purchased by Italy-based Prysmian. In 2022, Prysmian Jackson received an investment of $30,000,000 to transition from copper cable to fiber optic manufacturing. Now in 2026, the same plant is receiving an investment of $100,000,000 to drastically upscale production.
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Martin Ends Retail Strategies Contract, Redirects $24,000 Toward Leaf Machine
The Martin Finance Committee has voted to discontinue the city’s contract with Retail Strategies, freeing up $24,000 that can be used toward repairs to the city’s leaf machine. Retail Strategies works with communities to recruit businesses, identify potential retailers and support commercial development. Martin has maintained a partnership...
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Jackson, CRA among finalists for national homeownership funding
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The city of Jackson and the Community Redevelopment Agency have been named finalists in Capital One’s $25 million homeownership initiative. The initiative is a national competition seeking innovative ways to make housing more affordable. Dr. Vicki Lake, chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency of Jackson...
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Prysmian to break ground on $100M fiber expansion in Jackson
Prysmian will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, October 15 at 10 a.m. for a $100 million expansion of its Jackson facility located at 19 Bobrick Drive. The project will double the plant's footprint and boost production capacity for loose-tube and drop optical fiber cables to address the growing demand for digital connectivity.
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City of Jackson works to modernize hiring practices through national program
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The City of Jackson is getting national recognition for how it hires the people who serve you. Jackson has been picked as one of just 10 cities in the country for Work for America’s “Data-Driven Hiring for Cities” Program. Mayor Scott Conger and...
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SK On Tennessee reduces workforce at Stanton battery plant
SK On Tennessee has continued to curtail staff in Stanton since becoming a stand-alone company after ending its joint venture agreement with Ford auto manufacturer in December. The company confirmed that approximately 40 positions at SK On Tennessee are being reduced, while approximately 30 positions are being retained. The story was first reported by the Memphis Business Journal. Tennessee Ford plant: West TN officials not surprised by BlueOval SK layoffs “SK On Tennessee made a workforce adjustment to better align operations with business needs,” Keli McAlister, communications & external affairs director, said in an email. “We are committed to supporting affected team members through the transition process. Our commitment to the communities we serve, the State of Tennessee, and our customers remains unchanged.” SK On and Ford Motor Co. reached an agreement in December to disband their U.S. battery manufacturing joint venture, BlueOval SK. Under the agreement, a Ford subsidiary will take full ownership of the battery plants in Kentucky, while SK On will have full ownership and operate the Stanton battery plant in Tennessee. In May, SK announced SK On Tennessee as its newest U.S. entity, operating as an independent SK On company. Before becoming SK On Tennessee, BlueOval
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Word In Black Names Ed Graves Its Chief Executive Officer
Word In Black has named veteran media executive Ed Graves as its. new Chief Executive Officer, bringing an experienced media leader to the organization as it enters its next phase of growth. Graves will lead efforts to expand Word In Black’s reach and impact while building expanded opportunities around its...
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Stanton battery plant laying off dozens of workers
STANTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Battery manufacturer SK On Tennessee is laying off dozens of workers in a latest round of cuts. SK said in a statement that the company is adjusting its workforce to “better align operations with business needs” and that they will support the affected workers.
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Chamber Updates Leadership Team; Welcomes Industrial Committee Back To Chamber Office
PARIS, Tenn. — The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that the Paris-Henry County Industrial Committee (PHCIC) has moved back into the Chamber building. Bringing both teams together under one roof creates a single, central hub for tourism, local business support, growth, and community projects across Paris and Henry County.