The 2025 Contest recieved over 180 media mentions with $3.7M in earned media!
NewsChannel 5 at 10PM
WTVF – Nashville
Television coverage highlighted the results of the statewide manufacturing competition and the winning product manufactured in Murfreesboro.
NewsChannel 5 at 10PM (Segment)
WTVF – Nashville
Broadcast segment covered the announcement of the 2025 contest winner and highlighted Tennessee manufacturing innovation.
NA’s First Fully Integrated Electric Refuse and Recycling Vehicle Earns Recognition
Fleet News Daily
Industry trade coverage highlighted the McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse vehicle winning the statewide competition.
Garbage Truck Made in Murfreesboro Wins Award
Daily News Journal
Local coverage highlighted the zero-emission refuse truck manufactured in Murfreesboro being named the coolest product made in Tennessee.
McNeilus Volterra ZSL Wins 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee”
Waste Advantage Magazine
Trade coverage highlighted the vehicle as North America’s first fully integrated electric refuse and recycling collection vehicle.
McNeilus Volterra ZSL Wins “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” Competition
Recycling Today
Manufacturing industry coverage highlighted the innovation behind the electric refuse truck.
McNeilus Volterra ZSL Garbage Truck Wins “Coolest Thing Made in TN”
The Tennessean
Coverage noted the recognition of the Murfreesboro-manufactured vehicle and the significance of the award for the state’s manufacturing sector.
Tri-Cities Products in Top 8 for Statewide Contest
Johnson City Press
Coverage highlighted several Northeast Tennessee products advancing in the competition.
Tri-Cities Products in Top 8 for Statewide Contest
Jonesborough Herald & Tribune
Local media highlighted regional manufacturers advancing in the voting round.
Clarksville Foundry Thanks Community After Cannon Replica Named One of Tennessee’s Coolest Products
Clarksville Online
The company thanked supporters after its historic cannon replica advanced in the competition.
Three Tri-Cities Products Make Top 8 of “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee”
WJHL – Tri-Cities
Coverage highlighted several Northeast Tennessee manufacturers advancing to the next round.
Coolest Thing Made in TN: Three Local Products Make Top 16
WJHL.com
Tri-City Beverage Corporation, Bell Helicopter and William Shoun Spurs and Buckles advanced in the statewide competition.
American Paper Optics Named Among Top 16 Products
WREG News Channel 3
Memphis-area manufacturer American Paper Optics was highlighted for making the Top 16 list.
Dr. Enuf, Bell Helicopter Nominated for “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee”
Johnson City Press
Coverage highlighted several Tri-Cities manufacturers nominated for the contest.
Voting Opens for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Competition
Regional News Coverage
Media outlets across Tennessee covered the start of public voting in the annual competition.
Clarksville Foundry Cannon Replica Nominated for Statewide Contest
Clarksville Now
Local coverage highlighted the historic Model 1841 cannon replica nomination.
Kincer Chassis Ford Bronco Conversions Nominated for Statewide Contest
Automotive & Manufacturing Media
Coverage highlighted Knoxville-based Kincer Chassis for its custom Ford Bronco chassis.
Off the Cuff: Let’s Show Tennessee What Products Made Here Are the Coolest
Crossville Chronicle
Opinion coverage encouraged manufacturers to nominate products in the contest.
Nominations Open for 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” Contest
Regional Newspapers
Coverage announced the launch of nominations for the annual statewide competition.
2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest Launches
Statewide Media Coverage
Media outlets across Tennessee highlighted the kickoff of the annual contest celebrating innovative products made in Tennessee.
