Governor Lee initiative targets career training
Gov. Bill Lee plans to create a statewide vocational and technical training program to increase opportunities for Tennessee students
Published February 8, 2019
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Knox named one of US’s top maker cities
Although Knoxville has been a hot spot for manufacturing since the early 20th century, Scruffy City only began fully embracing its “Maker City” nickname within the past couple years.
Published February 8, 2019
Pellissippi State Community College announced its largest expansion since the college’s opening
Pellissippi State to get two new buildings
Published February 7, 2019
The red state that loves free college
How Tennessee is making Bernie Sanders’ favorite education idea a reality.
Published February 7, 2019
Gov. Bill Lee issues executive order on rural development
Gov. Bill Lee’s first executive order calls for accelerated development in Tennessee’s distressed rural counties
Published February 1, 2019
Knox buses will transport the Patriots at Super Bowl
The New England Patriots will get some assistance from Knoxville as the organization heads to Super Bowl LIII
Published February 1, 2019
Commissioner Rolfe Appoints Sammie Arnold as Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development
Arnold will lead TNECD’s efforts to promote opportunities across rural Tennessee
Published February 1, 2019
Report touts Knoxville as ‘recession-proof’
A new report from livability.com indicates Knoxville is better positioned to withstand a recession than any other city in the East
Published February 1, 2019
Governor Bill Lee was inaugurated as Tennessee's 50th governor
Williamson County Republican Bill Lee became Tennessee's 50th governor on Saturday
Published January 25, 2019
TVA announces solar farms to serve Google data sites
Two big new solar farms — one in Tennessee and one in Alabama — will provide carbon-free renewable power for tech giant Google’s data centers in those states
Published January 25, 2019