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

Jun. 25, 2020

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

Jun. 19, 2020

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

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

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

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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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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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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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America’s drivers can rev up coronavirus-rattled economy — if they buy cars and trucks again

Jun. 3, 2020

With the auto industry cranking up again, carmakers are offering a flurry of deals to bring shoppers back

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Dollywood 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.

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ORNL 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

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