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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.
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Martin Fire/EMS Hiring Recruit Firefighters
The City of Martin Fire/EMS is accepting applications for recruit firefighter positions. The department offers a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule, with a starting salary of 45-thousand, 586 dollars annually, including 12 paid holidays. Benefits include health, dental, life and vision insurance, paid leave, uniforms, retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System,...
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2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee – Tennemo Rice
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...
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Tennemo Rice Named ‘Coolest Thing Made In Tennessee’
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry today 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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Jackson plant sale offers low-allergen plants, continues Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center hosted a plant sale on Thursday. On top of the plant sale, the event also featured lectures from guest speakers within the UT Extension from across the state. The guest speakers were Celeste Scott, western region horticulture specialist, and Natalie Bumgarner, residential and consumer horticulture specialist.
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Jason Williams officially named director of AgResearch and Education Center at Milan
MILAN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Following an internal search, the University of Tennessee AgResearch has named Jason Williams as director of the AgResearch and Education Center in Milan, a position effective October 1. Williams had held the interim director role since August 1, 2025, stepping in after former director Blake Brown...
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Tennessee Chamber announces Dyersburg’s Tennemo Rice as the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - 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 on Wednesday. The announcement was made during the Tennessee Chamber’s Manufacturing Excellence Luncheon &...
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Apex Pro America grows, boosts service capabilities
Apex Pro America offers a wide range of solutions, including overlamination products for the pressure sensitive label industry. Along with polypropylene, polyester selfwound and unsupported (wetlam) films, Apex Pro America offers specialty holographic lamination, various tape products and stretch films. The company has continued to grow, most recently unveiling a new facility in Lexington, TN, USA, in 2023.
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Jackson State hosts nuclear summit to discuss West Tennessee workforce needs
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Nuclear energy is expanding across Tennessee and leaders say West Tennessee could play a role in that growth. Jackson State Community College hosted the West Tennessee Nuclear Summit Wednesday, bringing together industry and education leaders to discuss the workforce needed to support the industry. Officials say...