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‘Consider Tennessee’: Economic development commissioner pitches TN to Paramount SkyDance amid Warner Bros. merger drama
By William Puckett at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Twelve states are currently suing to stop a nearly $111 billion merger between the parent company of CBS News, Paramount SkyDance, and the owner of CNN, Warner Brothers.As the lawsuit unfolds, the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Develop...
Key takeaway (WVLT) - Twelve states are currently suing to stop a nearly $111 billion merger between the parent company of CBS News, Paramount SkyDance, and the owner of CNN, Warner Brothers.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's pitch to Paramount SkyDance comes at a time when Nashville is already experiencing a surge in business relocations. The recent announcements from Starbucks, In-N-Out, and Oracle demonstrate the city's appeal to major companies. If Paramount SkyDance were to consider Tennessee as its new home, it would likely be drawn to the Nashville area, given its existing connections to the state. Oracle's decision to build its world headquarters on Nashville's East Bank, for example, was likely influenced by the fact that its co-founder, Larry Ellison, is the father of Paramount SkyDance's CEO, David Ellison. This family connection, combined with Tennessee's business-friendly climate and strategic location, makes Nashville a viable option for Paramount SkyDance as it navigates the uncertainty surrounding its merger with Warner Bros.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Twelve states are currently suing to stop a nearly $111 billion merger between the parent company of CBS News, Paramount SkyDance, and the owner of CNN, Warner Brothers.As the lawsuit unfolds, the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Develop...
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