Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution located in Spring Hill, has shipped its first battery cells to the neighboring General Motors assembly plant.
The facility will produce millions of battery cells for the electric vehicles such as the Cadillac Lyriq that are produced at GM’s plant next door. Ultium Cells said in a release that shipments to other plants will increase as additional production lines are added.
“This moment has been years in the making, and I’m grateful to the thousands of contractors, community partners, and team members who have worked tirelessly to make this moment a reality,” Chris Desautels, Ultium Cells plant director, said in the release. “We’ve built a great team here in Spring Hill, and we’re proud of this world-class facility.”
The $2.3 billion Ultium Cells facility is said to create 1,700 jobs. It is the second plant to become operational for the venture.
First tenant announced for Meridian Cool Springs development
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream will open its first Franklin location this summer at 990 Meridian Boulevard’s mixed-use project.
Construction is underway on the 1,400-square-foot jewel box building at the Meridian Cool Springs development. A green space will connect the ice cream shop to a 4,700-square-foot restaurant building with a tenant yet to be announced. Handel’s will have a walk-up window for customers. Boyle Investment Company, the project developer, said that it plans for the open space to allow for gathering opportunities.
"With this location, we're bringing more than just world-class ice cream to Franklin," Matt Higgins, owner of Handel's Ice Cream Cool Springs, said in a release. "We're creating a place for families to gather, share laughs, and dive into some seriously delicious scoops of unique flavors."
Handel’s brand dates back to 1945 and carries on traditions like making fresh batches of ice cream daily using original methods and recipes.
Steam Boys opens in Franklin
With locations in Nashville, Hermitage and Nolensville already, Chinese comfort food restaurant Steam Boys has just opened up its next spot in Franklin.
The Asian eatery features bao, dumplings, noodle soup and boba. The new location is in a building at the corner of Carothers Parkway with an address of 4000 Longpoint Way, Suite 400.
“We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible turnout at our soft opening over the weekend,” the restaurant shared on Instagram, “We’re honored to be part of Franklin’s vibrant community and are committed to earning your continued support.”
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