Tennessee: 2020 tourism decline not as bad as nation's rate
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development said the state had $16.8 billion in domestic and international travel spending last year.
Published August 12, 2021
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Plants into planes: ORNL team thinks ethanol is future of commercial jet travel
Biofuel could be realistic in just a couple decades.
Published August 12, 2021
How growth in advanced energy industries led to more jobs and higher wages for Tennesseans
The sector contributed $45.8 billion to the state's economy, an increase of 8.2%, according to the report.
Published August 6, 2021
UT, UK to Spearhead $50 Million Advanced Manufacturing Project for Army
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Kentucky, and the U.S. Army have announced a new five-year, $50 million advanced manufacturing project
Published July 30, 2021
Dollywood's Dreammore Resort and Spa earns top USA Today award, nominated for second award
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa was named the number one Amusement Park Hotel in the country
Published July 23, 2021
Tennessee ranked fifth among America’s top states for business
Tennessee has made CNBC’s top five list of best economies in the country.
Published July 16, 2021
Kairos Power to Establish Low-Power Demonstration Reactor in Oak Ridge
Nuclear power company will invest $100 million in site
Published July 16, 2021
Knox County aims to have most dog parks in the nation per capita
The county also said the planned construction of ten additional dog parks—in the next couple of years will give Knox County the most dog parks per capita in the nation.
Published July 16, 2021
Carbon fiber art — unique and fascinating ‘on so many levels’
Scientist, artist, inventor, U.S. Marine and economic developer Jesse Smith...
Published July 9, 2021
Knoxville Utilities Board clears final hurdle to provide broadband internet for customers
The Knoxville Utilities Board has the green light to provide a public fiber broadband network to its customers.
Published July 8, 2021