U.S. will withdraw from Syria when local forces can keep ISIS in check Full story	AMS awarded nuclear energy voucher from U.S. Department of Energy Full story
Indo-Pacom Commander describes threats from China Full story	Basin demolition underway in Oak Ridge Full story

KNOXVILLE — Recycling biotechnology byproducts can enhance soil health while reducing carbon emissions and maintaining crop yields. A recent paper in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment examines the possible benefits of a new kind of crop fertilizer. Researchers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Full story

TVA invites public input on proposed floating cabin rule amendments Full story	KCDC presents employee service awards Full story
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville opens in the heart of Music City Full story	KCDC opens new affordable senior housing Full story
Beacon's annual Pork Report reveals millions of dollars in waste, fraud, abuse KNOXVILLE - This week the Beacon Center released its annual Tennessee Pork Report, revealing millions of dollars in government waste, fraud, and abuse. Full story
TDCI issues advisory to raise awareness about affinity fraud NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division is warning Tennessee investors about how to avoid becoming a victim of a type of fraud known as affinity fraud. Full story	Multiple partners invest in Lonsdale to create youth-serving amenities KNOXVILLE - Over a short period of time, nearly $30 million in planned public-private investments in Lonsdale will create new youth- and family-serving amenities and opportunities. Full story

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Rev your engine at Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum	UT Gardens’ December 2019 Plant of the Month