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Tennessee weekly unemployment claims drop below 20,000

Jun. 25, 2020

The number of new weekly unemployment claims in Tennessee has dipped below 20,000 for the first time since mid-March

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Knoxville scientist became global hero

COVID-19 put invention into spotlight

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Knoxville aims to spur economic growth with $5.5 million investment into I-275 business park

The City of Knoxville will invest over $5 million dollars of federal and local funds to renovate a North Knoxville business park

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Tennessee unemployment rate fell to 11.3% in May

After reaching a record-breaking high of 15.5% in April, Tennessee’s unemployment rate fell in May to 11.3%.

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GIGA Data Centers Building New Co-location Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Jun. 19, 2020

Facility Uses Innovative WindChillâ„¢ Modular Enclosure to Dramatically Lower Costs

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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $20 Million to New Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee

To expand the university’s partnership with ORNL to train the next generation of American scientists and engineers

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Happy 86th birthday to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Jun. 15, 2020

To celebrate the beloved park’s birthday, here are 10 things to love about the Smokies.

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Americans are reportedly booking Airbnb again — particularly in the Smokies

Jun. 11, 2020

The Smokies had 12.5 million visitors in 2019, a nearly 10% increase from the 11.4 million people who visited in 2018

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Outdoors Act vital for Smoky Mountains

We have an opportunity to once again lift up East Tennessee’s economy through supporting public lands

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Tennessee wins Area Development’s 2020 Gold Shovel Award

2020 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts

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