Robertson County Economic Development Board

04/28/2026

🚨Reminder that the submission deadline is approaching for Robertson County Economic Development Board Tourism Grants! Visit the Tourism Grants menu on www.experiencerobertson.com to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.

04/23/2026

Through a unique collaboration with the Robertson County Economic Development Board, local high school students are contributing innovative ideas that support tourism and economic development. This kind of collaboration builds workforce readiness, encourages civic pride and invests in the next generation of leaders.

🔗 Read more: https://stay-positive-news.webflow.io/article/students-help-shape-the-future-of-robertson-county-tourism-through-innovative-project

It started with a simple outreach—but what followed is a powerful example of what happens when students are invited to the table.

04/15/2026

Are you a destination business, non-profit or city partner that hosts an attraction or event that brings visitors to our community? The Robertson County Economic Development Board has Tourism Grants available for local Robertson County municipalities, businesses and non-profits to develop and enhance their events and attractions!

The 2027 grant applications are open now through April 30, 2026. Learn more under the Tourism Grants menu at www.experiencerobertson.com and contact [email protected] with any questions!

03/11/2026

Congratulations to Create Energy on their expansion !

This US-based renewable energy company was founded in 2023, is headquartered in Portland, TN and is growing with an acquired 338,000 square-foot facility in Orlinda, TN.

Visionary Founder & CEO, Dean Solon, shared:
“I’ve been in Tennessee for over 30 years, and this place isn’t just where I work and build businesses, it’s home. I’m proud of what we’re cranking out here at Create Energy: real growth, real jobs and the newest, coolest energy products the world wants. We have a wave of major initiatives underway, and...there’s much more on the horizon.”

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Create Energy officials announced today the company is launching a major expansion, creating a total of 1,003 new jobs and investing more than $78 million across Sumner and....

01/23/2026

We're a Robertson County Economic Development Director. This position is based out of Springfield, Tennessee. Apply today or share this post with your network.

The Robertson County Economic Development Board, office in Springfield, TN, is seeking an Economic Development Director. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume/CV to [email protected]. The Robertson County Economic Development Board is the agency tasked with economic and t...

12/19/2025

Earlier this week, we partnered with Robertson County (TN) Chamber of Commerce and Robertson County Schools to host our community's 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair. Over two days, 800 eighth graders connected with local professionals at Volunteer State Community College- Springfield campus and learned about careers in their areas of tested aptitude and expressed interest.

This event, along with the annual High School Job Shadowing, Senior Job Fair and Career & Technical Educator Professional Development Day, as well as monthly Workforce & Education Council meetings, are strategic investments made by cross-sector leadership to strengthen our community's workforce.

12/18/2025

Last Friday, we joined local industry partners Electrolux Group-Springfield, Advanex Americas, Inc.-White House and North American Stamping Group-Portland at a regional Manufacturing Summit to explore bringing Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapters to Middle Tennessee.

Thank you, Nissan Motor Corporation Regional Training Center Smyrna/TCAT Smyrna, for hosting this important conversation, and Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce for helping get the word out on the event.

Industry partners unable to attend, but interested in learning more can sign up for updates at https://share.hsforms.com/1CiXmhkNzT5iZjZgZ2S0BLQcrgr0

12/10/2025

We are proud to celebrate Robertson County Mayor Billy Vogle for being honored as Greater Nashville Regional Council’s 2025 Pillar of the Region.

This award recognizes Mayor Vogle for his lasting contributions, which have strengthened the long-term prosperity of Middle Tennessee. He is commended for his decades of leadership, unwavering commitment to service and steadfast spirit of regional collaboration.

Congratulations, Mayor Vogle! Thank you for leading with purpose and for your dedication to your community, region and state.

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Each year, the Greater Nashville Regional Council hosts its annual partnership celebration to serve as a platform to spotlight the impact of the agency’s programs and services in supporting communities across the region and the collaboration among its member governments. In addition to celebrating...

07/02/2025

Jobs are available in Robertson County RIGHT NOW at Prime Trucking & Excavating, U.S. Census Bureau, TNKids Nutrition, The Credit Union for Robertson County, Bath Fitter and more!

This no-cost resource connects residents to employers so YOU can and .

Job seekers can view positions at https://growinrobertson.com/job-board/

Employers can submit open positions at https://growinrobertson.com/submit-a-job-opportunity/

06/26/2025

Congratulations to another existing industry expansion ! Tate Ornamental has been in White House since 1988 and this family-owned and operated company is growing their team and expanding their footprint. They offer design, fabrication, installation and freight of ornamental metals, architectural woodwork and stone, quartz and porcelain countertops to high-profile clients across the U.S., including the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and the new Universal EPIC Universe theme park in Orlando, FL.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Tate Ornamental, Inc. officials announced today the company is expanding manufacturing operations in White House, Tennessee, creating 50 new jobs and investing a total of $12 million throug...