Author: Jamie McGee, Nashville Tennessean

Silicon Ranch looks to grazing sheep to boost solar operations and restore soil. Silicon Ranch developed nearly 150 solar projects across the U.S.

Tennessee whiskey exports, which have climbed steadily in past years,dropped to $135 million from $197 million, according to the report.

TheNashville-based Southern Baptist companyannounced in January it would reduce its retail presence,but had planned to keep operatingsome stores.

Amazon did not choose Nashville for its new second headquarters, which will go to New York and Northern Virginia, but Nashville will get 5,000 jobs