Regional News
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
Read MoreHappy 86th birthday to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
To celebrate the beloved park’s birthday, here are 10 things to love about the Smokies.
Read MoreAmericans are reportedly booking Airbnb again — particularly in the Smokies
The Smokies had 12.5 million visitors in 2019, a nearly 10% increase from the 11.4 million people who visited in 2018
Read MoreOutdoors Act vital for Smoky Mountains
We have an opportunity to once again lift up East Tennessee’s economy through supporting public lands
Read MoreTennessee wins Area Development’s 2020 Gold Shovel Award
2020 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts
Read MoreORNL researchers discover improved process for medicine
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have discovered a better way to separate a rare isotope essential for an FDA-approved cancer treatment
Read MoreDollywood is reopening in phases. Here’s what to expect, from masks to ticket sales.
Dollywood will open later this month, the park announced on its website with new protocols to protect visitors.
Read MoreAmerica’s drivers can rev up coronavirus-rattled economy — if they buy cars and trucks again
With the auto industry cranking up again, carmakers are offering a flurry of deals to bring shoppers back
Read MoreUnemployment rate in Tennessee hits unprecedented 14.7%
Since then, state has seen drop in new claims
Read MoreFuture of conferences in question
Events may stay virtual when lockdown ends
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