Knoxville aims to spur economic growth with $5.5 million investment into I-275 business park
The City of Knoxville will invest over $5 million dollars of federal and local funds to renovate a North Knoxville business park
Published June 25, 2020
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Tennessee unemployment rate fell to 11.3% in May
After reaching a record-breaking high of 15.5% in April, Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell in May to 11.3%.
Published June 25, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy Awards $20 Million to New Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee
To expand the university’s partnership with ORNL to train the next generation of American scientists and engineers
Published June 19, 2020
GIGA Data Centers Building New Co-location Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Facility Uses Innovative WindChill™ Modular Enclosure to Dramatically Lower Costs
Published June 19, 2020
Happy 86th birthday to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
To celebrate the beloved park's birthday, here are 10 things to love about the Smokies.
Published June 15, 2020
Tennessee wins Area Development’s 2020 Gold Shovel Award
2020 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts
Published June 11, 2020
Outdoors Act vital for Smoky Mountains
We have an opportunity to once again lift up East Tennessee’s economy through supporting public lands
Published June 11, 2020
Americans are reportedly booking Airbnb again — particularly in the Smokies
The Smokies had 12.5 million visitors in 2019, a nearly 10% increase from the 11.4 million people who visited in 2018
Published June 11, 2020
ORNL researchers discover improved process for medicine
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have discovered a better way to separate a rare isotope essential for an FDA-approved cancer treatment
Published June 3, 2020
Dollywood is reopening in phases. Here's what to expect, from masks to ticket sales.
Dollywood will open later this month, the park announced on its website with new protocols to protect visitors.
Published June 3, 2020