Jefferson County pursuing megasite designation

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DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — The Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee is pursuing megasite designation for a 1,800-acre-plus site near the intersection of Interstate 40 and Interstate 81.

According to a news release from the Chamber of Commerce, the proposed site would be designed to attract an automotive manufacturer and associated suppliers. Officials hope it will bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to the region.

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