Top Knoxville and East Tennesseans who have shaped Tennessee's 225-year history
On this day in 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state to join the United States.
Published June 1, 2021
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Electricity, water ... and high-speed internet? KUB wants to add broadband to services
KUB plans to offer high-speed municipal broadband as its fifth utility
Published May 26, 2021
Biden climate push positions Tennessee for electric car boom, but hurdles must be worked out
President Biden's $200 billion EV initiative aims to spur a green car boom.
Published May 20, 2021
Hands-free: Wireless charging system advances electric vehicle convenience
ORNL scientists have advanced a wireless charging technology that can make powering an EV easier than filling up a car with gas
Published May 20, 2021
Discovery's 1,000 Knoxville employees brace for proposed merger with AT&T's WarnerMedia
The company announced plans to merge with AT&T's WarnerMedia and form a new standalone global entertainment company.
Published May 18, 2021
Knoxville group invests in RT Lodge to preserve community ties and legacy
Often lauded as one of the best-kept hospitality secrets in the region, RT Lodge encompasses seven acres and has served for decades as a special place for gatherings and events with a historic lodge, natural grounds and award-winning dining.
Published May 7, 2021
Smokies baseball stadium complex is economic homerun for East Knoxville
Sports and entertainment complex that will bring baseball back to Knoxville will transform community, create 3,000 jobs, $100 million economic impact.
Published May 7, 2021
LSI to open training center in West Knoxville, create 265 jobs
The online lender and loan processing firm will invest $2M
Published May 4, 2021
More than $33 million in federal money earmarked for Blount Foothills Parkway repairs
16-mile stretch of Blount Foothills Parkway has locked in funding that will address a variety of needs
Published April 30, 2021
South is the fastest growing region, according to 2020 US Census results
Tennessee as a whole grew by 8.9% from 2010, according to census data
Published April 30, 2021