Nuclear Innovation: Gov. Bill Lee and TDEC issued Tennessee’s first fusion-specific byproduct material license to Type One Energy, positioning the state as a regulatory hub for commercial fusion. Construction & Logistics: Atlantic Aviation has started work on a second Nashville FBO, while SSK Logistics says Memphis freight still runs on “airport time,” building its operating model around late-cycle cutoffs. Business Expansion: SAM acquired Wilson & Associates, a major Tennessee geomatics firm, expanding SAM’s surveying and geospatial footprint across the Southeast. Legal/Tech: A federal court let independent artists’ Copyright Act and DMCA claims against Suno move forward, while tossing their Tennessee consumer protection claim. Utilities & Water: Tennessee American Water issued additional PFAS settlement bill credits, topping $71 per account to date. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade prices in Wilson County at $3.69 for the week ending Aug. 22. Public Safety/Immigration: ICE carried out a targeted Memphis operation that advocates say detained more than 100 people at a bar. Local Economy: Chattanooga’s tourism generated about $1.88B in 2025 spending, up 4% year over year. Culture & Business: Dolly Parton’s estate announced DollyFest for Nashville and London in 2027, and Parton was laid to rest after a private family funeral.