Chris O’Brien

Tennessee announced today the approval of a historic broadband expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The state-administered broadband investment plan will bring more than $200 million in BEAD funding to unserved and underserved communities across the state. Upon completion of the projects funded, all Tennessee businesses and residents will have access to reliable, high-speed internet. This announcement marks the beginning of TNECD's "Road to 100" campaign, highlighting real stories from across the state about how broadband and digital literacy are transforming lives, supporting small businesses, strengthening education and powering rural communities forward. #RoadTo100TN tnecd.com/news/tennessee…

Let’s give a warm Tennessee welcome to @Starbucks! The global coffee company is expanding its North American footprint with plans to open a new corporate office in Davidson County later this year. The investment reflects the company’s continued coffeehouse growth and increasing customer demand, particularly across the Southeast. Additional details about Starbucks’ plans in Tennessee will be available in the coming months. tnecd.com/news/starbucks…

Elmo is sad to see the #WinterOlympics end, but do you know what that means? The #WinterParalympics are almost here! ELMO IS SO EXCITED! 🥇

For Johnny Gaudreau. ❤️

Connor Hellebuyck in the gold medal game: 42 shots faced 41 saves .976 SV% The best American goalie of all time?

The amazing dedication from the USA team to their late teammate Johnny Gaudreau after Jack Hughes gold-winning goal. That moment sends Johnny’s father into tears.

A GOLDEN GOAL FOR GOLD!

ICE IN HER VEINS. 🦅🇺🇸 Hilary Knight scores the equalizer in the 58th minute off the assist from Laila Edwards. #WinterOlympics

I was among the many employees laid off this morning @washingtonpost It was a privilege to tell the stories of Virginia’s schools for a place like The Post. I don’t know what’s next, but if you want to reach out… I’m at Karina.elwood@gmail.com

We’re proud to share that TNECD’s 2024 Annual Report was named a Bronze Winner in the @IEDCtweets’ 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. 🎉 Our Public Information Officer, Chris O’Brien, accepted the award this week in Detroit, Michigan, on behalf of the department. 👏 This recognition highlights the incredible work happening across Tennessee to foster growth, attract investment and create opportunity. #IEDCDetroit Check out the annual report here: tnecd.com/annual-report/

.@NokianTyresNA announced its move to Dayton, TN, in 2017, pledging to create 400 jobs and invest $360M+. 🛞 Eight years later, the company continues to grow while changing the lives of Tennesseans across Rhea County. 🙌 Read more: bit.ly/NokianTyres-Da… #AfterTheAnnouncementTN

The winning formula. Congrats to the 2025 national champs @GatorsMBK ⚡️

THE GATORS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE GOING BACK-TO-BACK IN 06-07 🏆 🐊 @GatorsMBK

THE FLORIDA GATORS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

“hey coach, we got it” 🥹

YOUR 2025 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.

NATTY CHAMPS 😤😤😤🤯

YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: THE FLORIDA GATORS 🏆🐊 #MarchMadness @GatorsMBK

Kim is not only one of the best journalists in Tennessee but one of the best people, too. I feel lucky to have crossed paths with her and could not think of a better person to have led the Capitol Press Corps during her time here. Congrats to one of the best!!

Hi! So *professional news* alert: I am excited to say that I've accepted a position in AP's Rhode Island buro. I am going to miss Tennessee terribly (a truly beautiful, newsy state), but a chance to help cover New England has been a dream for so long. Someone give me coat recs!