HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee officials are demanding that NOVONIX repay a $3 million economic development grant, saying the company fell far short of a job-creation target tied to the deal.
In a June 11 letter, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development said the company committed to create 290 jobs under a FastTrack grant agreement connected to its Chattanooga facility.
State officials said NOVONIX reported 85 net new jobs, or 29% of its commitment…