NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2026) The Tennessee Business Roundtable announced the addition of three member executives to its board of directors for the remainder of the 2026 term on Tuesday. The three newest directors were appointed by 2026 Board Chairman Dr. Nassar Nassar, founder and CEO of Savant Learning Systems Inc. “Kristie, Ryan and Eddie each bring a unique perspective to our Roundtable’s board, from the staffing, insurance brokerage, and architectural and engineering i

In Part 1 of our look at new laws passed by the 114th General Assembly during its 2026 regular session which took effect on July 1, we outlined new laws affecting the operating environment for Tennessee business leaders. Today, in Part 2, we turn our focus to new laws that took effect on July 1 which will have a variety of direct and indirect effects our state's business climate for the long term. In particular, we take a closer look below at several new laws that will affect

During its 2026 regular session this past winter and spring, the 114th General Assembly passed hundreds of new laws. While many of these new laws became effective immediately after they were signed by Gov. Bill Lee over the past few months, many others did not take effect right away. As the second half of the year begins, it’s time to take a look at new state laws which take effect today, July 1, 2026. In Part 1, we start with a review of new laws that will have a variety of