ETEDA Logo

Regional News

How growth in advanced energy industries led to more jobs and higher wages for Tennesseans

Aug. 6, 2021

The sector contributed $45.8 billion to the state’s economy, an increase of 8.2%, according to the report.

Read More

UT, UK to Spearhead $50 Million Advanced Manufacturing Project for Army

Jul. 30, 2021

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

Read More

Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa earns top USA Today award, nominated for second award

Jul. 23, 2021

Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa was named the number one Amusement Park Hotel in the country

Read More

Kairos Power to Establish Low-Power Demonstration Reactor in Oak Ridge

Jul. 16, 2021

Nuclear power company will invest $100 million in site

Read More

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.

Read More

Tennessee ranked fifth among America’s top states for business

Tennessee has made CNBC’s top five list of best economies in the country.

Read More

Carbon fiber art — unique and fascinating ‘on so many levels’

Jul. 9, 2021

Scientist, artist, inventor, U.S. Marine and economic developer Jesse Smith…

Read More

Knoxville Utilities Board clears final hurdle to provide broadband internet for customers

Jul. 8, 2021

The Knoxville Utilities Board has the green light to provide a public fiber broadband network to its customers.

Read More

Axle Logistics hits another milestone with sleek new headquarters

Jul. 1, 2021

What it’s actually like to work at a fast-growing logistics company.

Read More

Great Smoky Mountains tourism creates $1.38 billion in economic benefits

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park created $1.38 billion in economic benefits in 2020

Read More