I-24 Choice Lanes: Tennessee has picked Drive-TN to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the $9.2 billion I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project between Nashville and Murfreesboro—adding 2 optional lanes each direction over 26 miles, with dynamic pricing and general-purpose lanes staying free. Local Engineering & Outdoor Access: Greene County named Brad Peters its first staff engineer, funded through a federal grant tied to the U.S. Forest Service, with a focus that includes upgrades at Horse Creek Recreation Area and trailheads. Family-Friendly STEM: Memphis unveiled a new Orange Mound STEM Center with robotics and coding tools, aiming to spark tech interest early through free programs supported by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and TVA. Outdoor & Adventure: The Ocoee River’s Olympic legacy is still pulling visitors—rafting on the 1996 course remains a big draw, with reminders of the Games along the route. Safety & Travel Tech: Lenoir City police used Flock cameras and Meta Glasses video to help find a missing endangered 13-year-old in North Carolina within 28 hours. Community & Tourism Events: East Tennessee’s “Daily Connections” highlights include Knoxville Walking Tours and Farragut’s history tour as part of America 250.