NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee, a workforce development initiative of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, will host its Draft Day on May 8, 2026, at the Carolyn Smith Innovation Center in Sumner County. Presented by Meta and held in partnership with Sumner County Schools, Draft Day is a first-of-its-kind event designed to…
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced the launch of its Healthcare Advisory Council, a new initiative designed to bring together leaders from across the healthcare ecosystem to address the state’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. As one of Tennessee’s most vital and complex industries, healthcare contributes billions of dollars annually to the state’s…
The 2026 Industry Wage & Benefit Survey, conducted by the Middle Tennessee State University Business and Economic Research Center, remains open for participation with an extended deadline of Wednesday, April 22. This survey is a comprehensive, 40-county regional effort focused primarily on manufacturing and distribution companies across Middle Tennessee. It is supported by a broad…
Cargo theft has surged nationwide across every mode of freight transportation, driving up costs for shippers, retailers, and ultimately consumers. As a critical logistics hub, Tennessee has become an especially attractive target for organized crime rings—contributing to losses that total as much as $35 billion annually in the United States. The Chamber has spent several years working to address this growing threat by supporting…
Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee, a workforce development initiative of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, is calling on employers to take part in its upcoming Draft Day on May 8, 2026, at the Carolyn Smith Innovation Center in Sumner County. Presented by Meta and held in partnership with Sumner County Schools, this one-of-a-kind event connects employers directly…
Public nuisance law has historically been a narrowly tailored legal tool used to address legitimate threats to public health, safety, and welfare. However, in recent years, its use has expanded well beyond that original purpose—creating uncertainty for businesses and opening the door to lawsuits based on broad or untested legal theories. Legislation moving through the…
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that Edward Burch has joined the organization as Executive Director of the Tennessee Manufacturers Association (TMA), where he will lead statewide initiatives supporting Tennessee’s manufacturing sector. In this role, Burch will oversee the Chamber’s manufacturing strategy, working closely with manufacturers, policymakers, and economic development partners to…
As the Nashville Metro Council considers a resolution opposing the Music City Loop and effectively condemning The Boring Company and its leadership, the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry encourages council members to vote against the resolution, or at a minimum, defer this vote so that the relevant departments of the Metropolitan Government, the O’Connell…