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Dolly on her new HeartSong Lodge: ‘I want to do something great for my home county’

Jun. 11, 2021

Dolly Parton’s portfolio of Dollywood properties is expanding

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UT, ORNL and TVA join together to launch tech startup accelerator

Jun. 3, 2021

Three of East Tennessee’s major institutions are launching a collaboration aimed at making the Knoxville-Oak Ridge corridor a national innovation hub

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Leaders say more industries set sights on moving to Knoxville, more people moving from California

Experts said electric vehicle manufacturers, battery companies and TV production companies are drawn out by ORNL, UT and the TVA being so nearby.

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Top Knoxville and East Tennesseans who have shaped Tennessee’s 225-year history

Jun. 1, 2021

On this day in 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state to join the United States.

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Electricity, water … and high-speed internet? KUB wants to add broadband to services

May. 26, 2021

KUB plans to offer high-speed municipal broadband as its fifth utility

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Biden climate push positions Tennessee for electric car boom, but hurdles must be worked out

May. 20, 2021

President Biden’s $200 billion EV initiative aims to spur a green car boom.

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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

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Discovery’s 1,000 Knoxville employees brace for proposed merger with AT&T’s WarnerMedia

May. 18, 2021

The company announced plans to merge with AT&T’s WarnerMedia and form a new standalone global entertainment company.

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Smokies baseball stadium complex is economic homerun for East Knoxville

May. 7, 2021

Sports and entertainment complex that will bring baseball back to Knoxville will transform community, create 3,000 jobs, $100 million economic impact.

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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.

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