TNECD Announces Industry Recovery Grantees in Cocke County Following Hurricane Helene

Economic and Community Development · January 15, 2026

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Retention grants announced for two manufacturers

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Speaker 1 announced retention grants to Eastern Plating and American Appliance, saying both companies are investing close to $20,000,000 to reinvest and are retaining just over 300 jobs across two locations. The speaker framed the grants as part of broader efforts to keep businesses and good-paying jobs in the state.

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Speakers announced retention grants to Eastern Plating and American Appliance to support post-Hurricane Elaine recovery, citing roughly $20,000,000 in private reinvestment and retention of just over 300 jobs; speakers marked the recovery as ongoing a year after the flood.

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