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UT-Knoxville honored for sustainability work

02/22/2012

The University of Tennessee's main Knoxville campus has been honored for its sustainability work. (continue)

Knoxville’s PetSafe inks supply pact with Lowe’s

02/17/2012

PetSafe, the Knoxville-based maker of pet products, will develop a line of smart home pet products to support Lowe’s new cloud-based home management system, Iris. (continue)

Sweetwater's retail district attracting a crowd

02/16/2012

Five businesses opened last year in Sweetwater, located about 40 miles south of Knoxville off Interstate 75. (continue)

Tennessee rebounding from economic slump, UT professor says

02/14/2012

Tennessee is slowly rebounding from the Great Recession... (continue)

After "lemming" exodus, manufacturers look to U.S.

02/14/2012

Big manufacturers moved their production out of the country too quickly over the past decades and now see a competitive advantage in building up their footprints back home. (continue)

Site Selectors Dealing With the Squeeze

02/13/2012

Government cutbacks spur site selectors to seek locations with strong balance sheets. (continue)

Knoxville's McGhee Tyson third in U.S. for fastest decreasing airfares

02/08/2012

A federal study found McGhee Tyson Airport ranks third in the nation for decreasing airfares. (continue)

UTK makes list of Best Value Colleges

02/07/2012

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has made the list of "150 Best Value Colleges for 2012." (continue)

Governor Haslam, Commissioner Hagerty Release ECD 2011 Annual Report

02/06/2012

28,535 Jobs Created, $4 Billion Invested, Average Incentive Cost per Job Reduced by 50 Percent (continue)

Acquisition of NAI Global by C-III Capital Partners is Complete

02/02/2012

Local affiliate NAI Knoxville to benefit from acquisition (continue)

Tele-stroke robot highlights Covenant investments

02/01/2012

Newest medical tool in stroke telemedicine, which is now available at two of Covenant Health's hospitals. (continue)

StartupTN.com aims to link state's businesspeople

02/01/2012

Startup Tennessee, setup to help spur entrepreneurship and create more high-growth businesses, rolled out an online database... (continue)

Knox County jobless rate falls to 5.9 percent

01/30/2012

Knox County's unemployment rate fell to 5.9 percent in December (continue)

Tennessee taxes among most business-friendly

01/26/2012

Tennessee is the 14th best state for taxes on business, according to the Tax Foundation (continue)

Tupelo Honey Cafe opening in Knoxville

01/25/2012

Tupelo Honey Cafe, a restaurant long considered one of Asheville's signature dining establishments, is opening a location in downtown Knoxville. (continue)

UT economist Matt Murray selected to lead Baker Center

01/25/2012

Professor Matt Murray, associate director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee... (continue)

‘Top Cities for Hospital Care' lists Knoxville at 20th

01/24/2012

Knoxville placed 20th in the "Top Cities for Hospital Care" by Health Grades Inc. (continue)

Wacker Chemie making progress on Tennessee plant

01/23/2012

Wacker Polysilicon has progressed to vertical construction at its site in Charleston, Tenn. (continue)

Tennessee touted for auto industry work

01/18/2012

A manager for an automotive supplier says Tennessee is rapidly becoming a major hub... (continue)

TVA's Tim Tidwell wins site selection award

01/18/2012

TVA Economic Development business recruitment specialist Tim Tidwell is a recipient of one of the first annual Excellence in Economic Development Awards... (continue)

Sea Ray wins boat show award

01/11/2012

Knoxville-based Sea Ray Boats, the maker of pleasure craft, announced that it won the Best Boat Display award... (continue)

Eagle Bend Manufacturing Expanding in Clinton

01/10/2012

Auto Supplier to Create 188 New Jobs, Invest $64 Million Over Next Five Years (continue)

Frontier adding Knoxville-Orlando flights

01/09/2012

A low-fare carrier serving Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport is adding flights. (continue)

US Unemployment rate falls to 8.5 pct., hiring surges

01/06/2012

A burst of hiring in December pushed the unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly three years... (continue)

'Extreme Makeover' coming to Knoxville

01/06/2012

ABC's popular "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," the show in which communities come together with a TV cast to build a new home for a family, is coming to Knoxville. (continue)

UT shows off gleaming new $37.5 million engineering building

01/05/2012

The first new engineering building on the University of Tennessee campus... (continue)

Publix, Walmart project planned next to UT campus

01/04/2012

A group of Knoxville developers has inked a deal to bring a Walmart and a Publix grocery store... (continue)

Computerworld magazine recognizes TVA executive

12/29/2011

Computerworld magazine has named a Tennessee Valley Authority executive (continue)

Christmas tourism blooms in Pigeon Forge

12/29/2011

Pigeon Forge joined with Gatlinburg and Sevierville in 1989 to create Winterfest... (continue)

Knoxville rises in national job growth ranking

12/20/2011

Knoxville is showing some positive momentum when it comes to job growth... (continue)

UT-Battelle draws praise, $10.5M for managing ORNL

12/19/2011

UT-Battelle, a partnership of the University of Tennessee and Battelle Memorial Institute, received high marks... (continue)

Chinese-owned distributor chooses Knoxville

12/15/2011

Headquarters for Vericom Global Solutions... (continue)

Pellissippi State economic impact is $215.6 million annually

12/12/2011

Pellissippi State Community College has released a report showing the school has pumped an average of $215.6 million annually into the Knoxville-area economy (continue)

UT MBA program earns national ranking

12/12/2011

UT MBA program earns national ranking (continue)

Tennessee solar industry continues growth

12/09/2011

Tennessee's solar energy industry is growing, now providing more than 6,400 jobs... (continue)

UT’s Summitt receives Sportswoman of the Year award in New York

12/07/2011

Tennessee Lady Vol head coach Pat Summitt honored as SPORTS ILLUSTRATED's Sportswoman of the Year. (continue)

Pigeon Forge makes Time's 'Christmassy Towns' list

12/05/2011

Sevier county now can add national publicity as a "Christmassy Town" to its list of accomplishments. (continue)

Tennessee factories slow job losses

11/28/2011

The rate of job losses in Tennessee's manufacturing plants slowed last year (continue)

TVA economic development activities have $4.9B impact

11/23/2011

Across the Tennessee Valley, 2011 is ending much the same way it began — with an uptick in economic activity. (continue)

Allegiant Air begins service to Las Vegas

11/22/2011

Allegiant Air jet to serve a new Knoxville-to-Las Vegas route... (continue)

Pigeon Forge’s Belle Island sale goes through

11/22/2011

A new owner has bought part of the Belle Island property in Pigeon Forge... (continue)

Farragut named state's most business-friendly city

11/16/2011

Beacon Center of Tennessee in the free market think tank's annual ranking (continue)

Tennessee manufacturing on slight upswing

11/14/2011

Some job growth ahead, expert says (continue)

EDP Biotech partners with Russian physicians on cancer screenings

11/11/2011

EDP Biotech, a Knoxville-based cancer diagnostics company... (continue)

Frontier's impact on Knoxville airfares detailed in study

11/10/2011

Frontier Airlines' entrance into the Knoxville market in June has lowered airfares (continue)

Roane officials expect to land distribution center

11/07/2011

An announcement is expected soon that a large distribution center will locate in the Roane Regional Business and Technology Park (continue)

Collection agency bringing 125 jobs to Alcoa

11/02/2011

A New England-based collection agency is expanding into Blount County in a move expected to bring 125 jobs to Alcoa. (continue)

Tennessee in top ten for best business climate

11/02/2011

Tennessee is ranked as 8th in the country in Site Selection magazine’s 2011 Top State Business Climate Rankings... (continue)

ETEDA Announces Leadership for Board of Directors

11/01/2011

2011-2012 Board of Directors Announced (continue)

JTV Attracting jewelry entrepreneurs to Knoxville

10/28/2011

JTV Jewel School draws more than 100 (continue)

Pigeon Forge to break ground on event center

10/25/2011

City officials will be on hand for a groundbreaking on the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, a $45 million event center... (continue)

ORNL, Roane State partner on carbon fiber facility

10/19/2011

Research perfecting new ways to make superstrong carbon fiber cheaply will be demonstrated in a pilot plant, and a local college has received grants to train future workers. (continue)

UT Medical Center earns Magnet destination

10/17/2011

University of Tennessee Medical Center received word today that it has been given a Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. (continue)

Sevierville's Wilderness resort announces major expansion

10/14/2011

Officials with the Wilderness at the Smokies resort announced that they are embarking on a multi-million-dollar expansion that is expected to add as many as 50 jobs. (continue)

UT seeing significant shift toward STEM degrees

10/13/2011

Growing number of UT students opting to study science, technology, engineering or math over other degree programs. (continue)

CANBERRA to expand in Oak Ridge, create 45 new jobs

10/11/2011

Radiation detection firm doubling Oak Ridge work force (continue)

Answer Financial hiring sales staff after Allstate acquisition

10/11/2011

Answer Financial, which operates an insurance sales customer service center in Oak Ridge, has announced its acquisition by Allstate Corp. (continue)

Amazon agrees to collect Tennessee sales taxes, build new centers

10/07/2011

Gov. Bill Haslam announced Thursday he has reached a deal with Amazon.com for the online retailer to begin collecting Tennessee sales tax in 2014... (continue)

Holston Gases buys Knoxville site for $1.8M; plans expansion

10/04/2011

Holston Gases buys Knoxville site for $1.8M; plans expansion (continue)

Knoxville based H.T. Hackney buys Virginia wholesaler

10/03/2011

Knoxville, Tenn.-based H.T. Hackney Co. has acquired a Virginia cooperative that supplies groceries and other products... (continue)

Health Management Associates completes purchase of Mercy Health Partners

09/30/2011

Health Management Associates completes purchase of Mercy Health Partners (continue)

Technical Innovations in a Post-Cold War Nuclear Town

09/30/2011

As a result of decades of research in the areas of carbon fiber and carbon fiber composite materials, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is leading efforts... (continue)

Scott Recycling expands in Knoxville and adds jobs

09/30/2011

Scott Recycling expands in Knoxville and adds jobs (continue)

Tennessee task force to aid rural economic development

09/29/2011

A new state task force will focus on increasing jobs in rural areas and building demand for farm and forest products. (continue)

UT Center for Renewable Carbon Named as Lead Institution for $15 Million USDA Grant

09/29/2011

Center to coordinate woody biomass production and utilization studies (continue)

New University of Tennessee building honors Body Farm founder

09/28/2011

The University of Tennessee is honoring Dr. William M. Bass, who founded the Body Farm research center, with a new building that bears his name. (continue)

ETEDA Website Wins SEDC Award

09/23/2011

The East Tennessee Economic Development Agency has been awarded the Southern Economic Development Council... (continue)

ETEDA Website Receives Excellence Award from IEDC

09/23/2011

The East Tennessee Economic Development Agency received an Excellence in Economic Development Award... (continue)

East Tennessee firm to participate in big military contract

09/22/2011

An East Tennessee defense contractor has been tapped to participate in a large contract aimed at safely moving supplies to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. (continue)

Tennessee ranked in Area Development’s 2011 Top States For Doing Business

09/22/2011

For the second year in a row, Area Development has conducted a survey of a select group of highly respected location consultants who work with a nationwide client base. (continue)

Sevier County cities set themselves apart to attract tourists

09/20/2011

Despite the weak economy, Sevier County tourism is coming off its busiest summer season and heading into the equally popular fall season. (continue)

Tennessee ranks 4th in business climate survey

09/20/2011

A new survey of U.S. corporate executives ranks Tennessee as the fourth best business climate among the 50 states. (continue)

Company with entertainment ties moving to Knoxville

09/19/2011

A small company with big ties to the entertainment business is setting up shop in Knoxville. (continue)

Knoxville hosting Sea Ray's global dealer meeting

09/16/2011

Sea Ray will unveil its 2012 lineup of boats and yachts next week during a three-day event in Knoxville (continue)

Team Health expands corporate operation; will bring hundreds of jobs to Alcoa

09/15/2011

Medical service provider Team Health is expanding its operations in East Tennessee (continue)

Knoxville named 'model city' for new recycling program

09/14/2011

The city of Knoxville has been named a "model city" for its new household recycling program. (continue)

UT 46th in U.S. News & World Report college rankings

09/13/2011

The University of Tennessee has moved up one spot to No. 46 in this year's U.S. News & World Report college rankings (continue)

Knoxville-based Sea Ray expands global dealership network

09/12/2011

Boat maker Sea Ray Group has expanded its global retail network with the addition of 22 new Sea Ray and Meridian Yacht dealerships... (continue)

TVA one of 10 Top Utilities in Economic Development

09/12/2011

Knoxville-based TVA is one of ten utility companies included on Site Selection's annual "Top Utilities in Economic Development" (continue)

Tennessee among Barron's best-run states

09/02/2011

Tennessee earns a "best" spot in the cover story "Best and Worst Run States" in Barron's magazine... (continue)

Mercy hospital system changes name to Tennova Healthcare

09/01/2011

East Tennessee's Mercy hospital system has a new name — Tennova Healthcare (continue)

East Tennessee built VW Passats shipping to dealers

09/01/2011

Volkswagen has started shipping dealers about 350 new Passats a day... (continue)

Vonore biomass plant could go commercial as switchgrass gains ground

08/31/2011

The University of Tennessee showed off its biofuel facilities to top state officials as the school works to increase efficiencies so that the experimental project can become a commercial operation. (continue)

Non-stop flights from Knoxville to Las Vegas start in November

08/31/2011

Allegiant Airlines will begin service on November 18 from Knoxville to Las Vegas. (continue)

Lost Sea is an example of the rich tapestry of tourist attractions in East Tennessee

08/30/2011

The Lost Sea, it seems, has been found by tourists visiting East Tennessee... (continue)

Warren Nichols Recommended to Lead TBR Community College System

08/26/2011

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor John Morgan will recommend to the Board that Warren Nichols be appointed vice chancellor for community colleges at the TBR. (continue)

Trader Joe's is coming to Knoxville

08/23/2011

The California-based grocery retailer announced... (continue)

UT offers new MBA and business analytics degree

08/22/2011

Now offers a dual-degree master's program... (continue)

UT receives $18 million award to study nation's power grid

08/17/2011

UT has been chosen to lead a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center... (continue)

UT gets $1.3 million for nuke energy research

08/11/2011

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the University of Tennessee up to $1.3 million... (continue)

Tennessee ranked as Automotive Champ by Business Facilities Magazine

08/08/2011

Tennessee repeated as top finisher in Business Facilities' annual state ranking for Automotive Manufacturing Strength... (continue)

Knoxville Named Most Dog Friendly City in Southeast

08/04/2011

Dog Fancy Magazine named Knoxville, Tennessee as the most dog friendly city in the Southeast... (continue)

US Airways drops fares from Knoxville to Washington, D.C

07/28/2011

US Airways has announced it will drop its restricted walk-up fare by nearly 40 percent... (continue)

Knoxville is Top 5 on Kiplinger's 2011 "Best Value Cities"

07/26/2011

Knoxville offers college sports, the Smoky Mountains and an entrepreneurial spirit (continue)

Pilot Flying J makes Top 100 list

07/21/2011

Listed among the Top 100 food-service companies... (continue)

UT scientist helping NASA with asteroid project

07/19/2011

A University of Tennessee scientist is helping NASA... (continue)

US News ranks Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge No. 1

07/19/2011

22nd annual rankings recognize hospitals in 94 metro areas, 16 specialties (continue)

Knoxville gets high marks for green jobs

07/15/2011

Knoxville has been named as the nation’s fastest growing area for jobs related to sustainability efforts... (continue)