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Energy & Jobs: Nth Cycle says a new U.S. Department of Energy grant worth up to $100 million will help fund a South Carolina battery-recycling refining facility, “Project SHIELD,” targeting up to 24,000 metric tons of lithium-ion “black mass” annually and aiming for operations by 2029. Local Utilities: Greeneville Energy Authority selected Whitney Winter, president of MECO Corporation, for its board, and also ratified a $53 million bond tied to broadband expansion and other projects. Public Safety & Immigration: ICE detailed how Camilo Campos-Hurtado, convicted for drugging and sexually assaulting Nashville children via a soccer program, allegedly used counterfeit immigration documents and left devices behind that contained child sexual abuse material. AI Surveillance Backlash: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause funding for Flock AI license-plate cameras as cities cancel contracts over privacy concerns. Tennessee Aviation & Tourism: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority backed a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton, with the change slated for discussion at the Sept. 17 authority meeting. Community Giving: United Way of Blount County kicked off its 2026 campaign aiming for $2 million, reporting 42% of the goal already collected.

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Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor

Nashville airport to be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee governor says

Nashville airport to be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee governor says

Nashville airport could change name in honour of Dolly Parton after Queen of Country's death aged 80, governor says

Nashville airport could change name in honour of Dolly Parton after Queen of Country's death aged 80, governor says

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