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Hadley Hitson
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Business reporter for The Tennessean, USA Today Network. Product of The Montgomery Advertiser, Fortune & The Daily Mississippian
Canada's Flair Airlines is ditching its Nashville-Toronto flight, citing demand as a reason for the cut.

Tourism leaders are hoping marketing dollars can keep bringing Canadians to Tennessee amid frustration over Trump's tariff negotiations. www.tennessean.com/story/money/...
Canada's Flair Airlines nixes Nashville flights 'based on demand' amid tariff concerns
Canadian airline Flair confirmed this week that it's getting rid of its flight to Nashville, citing demand.
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March 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Reposted by Hadley Hitson
Nashville one step closer to hosting a Super Bowl, NFL Draft

Alongside @hadleyhitson.bsky.social and Molly Davis, contributed to this one for the Tennessean.

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Nashville one step closer to hosting a Super Bowl, NFL Draft
Nashville sent official letters of interest to host several massive sporting events in the coming years. Here's what the city is hoping for:
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March 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Companies in Tennessee have laid off at least 2,474 workers since the start of 2025.

That's more than double the number of layoffs during the same two-month period of 2024. www.tennessean.com/story/money/...
Tennessee's 2025 layoff surge: What economists say about 2,474 job cuts in two months
From state notices to company announcements, layoffs and buyouts in Tennessee are impacting thousands this year. Here's why.
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March 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The developer of Nashville's Gulch neighborhood Steve Turner died today at 77.

Turner worked for his father's company Dollar General for 20 years before launching his own business and becoming a local philanthropist. www.tennessean.com/story/news/l...
Gulch developer, former Dollar General exec, philanthropist Steve Turner dies at 77
Nashville Gulch developer and former Dollar General executive Steve Turner dies at age 77.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Tennessee legislators are proposing to rename Nashville International Airport to Trump International Airport.

Airport officials say that would cost approximately $10.3 million. Here's the breakdown: www.tennessean.com/story/money/...
How much would it cost to rename Nashville International Airport after Trump? BNA answers
Tennessee representatives are proposing Nashville International Airport rename itself after President Donald Trump. Here's what that would cost.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If President Trump follows through with his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the most impacted Tennessee industries will be whiskey and auto.

Estimated impact of retaliatory efforts: $4 million loss for TN whiskey and $2.85 billion loss for TN automakers www.tennessean.com/story/money/...
Tennessee whiskey, auto are among industries most vulnerable to Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could cost Tennessee about $4 million in whiskey exports. Here are the possible outcomes.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nissan announced today that it's cutting U.S. production and offering voluntary buyouts to factory employees in Tennessee and Mississippi.

This is an effort to avoid layoffs as the company leans down heading into its 2026 merger with Honda. www.tennessean.com/story/money/...
Nissan cuts US production, offers voluntary buyouts to Tennessee, Mississippi workers
Nissan announced Wednesday that it's cutting U.S. production lines and offering employees voluntary buyouts to avoid layoffs.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM