Jul 27, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardIndustrial Development Board Of The City Of Bristol, Tennessee Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a presentation by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory regarding industrial partnerships, economic development, and research initiatives including grid technology, quantum computing, and fusion. Local partners provided updates on state leads, the Property Evaluation Program, and industrial park site preparations. The Board held discussions on city-wide job vacancies, housing needs, zoning ordinance updates for data centers, and an upcoming community stakeholder session for a food and beverage industry assessment.