Healthcare Tech: LivTech, based in Knoxville, is rolling out Alora Anywhere 2.0 for in-home care workers, adding offline clock-in/out, EVV start/end capture, and visit documentation so rural agencies can stay compliant even with spotty internet. Banking Deal: UBancshares and Heritage Community Bank of Greeneville signed a definitive merger, with the combined company operating as UBank and Heritage offices continuing as a division; closing is expected in Q1 2027. AI Policy Fight: Tennessee’s Marsha Blackburn is among lawmakers and tech critics converging in Washington for the Pro-Human Assembly, pushing for limits and accountability as AI risks and job impacts dominate the debate. AI + Power Infrastructure: Hyosung Heavy Industries says it won $277M in U.S. transformer orders for new AI data centers, underscoring how Tennessee-linked power equipment suppliers are riding the data-center boom. Local Government: Campbell County commissioners will vote on whether to dissolve a newly created solid waste board, reversing a move that earlier blocked the incoming commission from firing the sanitation director. Consumer/Legal: Meta agreed to pay up to $18B in settlements over youth social media claims, including new platform “guardrails” tied to scrolling and safety settings. Public Safety: TBI warned of a rise in “Cat’s Claw” products that are mislabeled and may contain illegal kratom compounds. Community & Jobs: Memphis launched its fall jobs program with enrollment for 800 students, aiming to keep youth in school and off the streets.