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Allegiant to invest $50M by basing 2 Airbus planes at McGhee Tyson, will create 66 jobs

Jun. 22, 2018

Permanently basing two Airbus jets at McGhee Tyson Airport is likely to mean more frequent discount flights to more destinations in Knoxville’s future

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Federal nuclear weapons plants getting capability to disable drones

Jun. 15, 2018

The technology is coming to the federal government’s Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge

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So. Knoxville development on Sevier Avenue will offer retail and restaurant space

New retail and restaurant development is planned in South Knoxville, adding to the growing commercial market south of the Tennessee River.

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FAA awards $14.9 million grant to McGhee Tyson for runway project

Jun. 14, 2018

The work is needed to make the airport completely compliant with FAA standards and to compete in the aviation industry.

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ORNL launches world’s most powerful computer

IBM also helped build new Summit supercomputer to ‘make lives better’

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Heraeus Celebrates Expansion in Morgan County

Jun. 8, 2018

Heraeus Celebrates Expansion in Morgan County

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DOE’s impact on Tennessee economy totals $5.6 billion in fiscal year 2017

May. 25, 2018

The Department of Energy’s impact on Tennessee totaled $5.6 billion last fiscal year, according to a new study by the East Tennessee Economic Council.

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Tennessee ranks No. 1 for international travel growth in U.S.

Tennessee has had the highest growth rate for international visitors in the United States at 11 percent.

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Tennessee ranks No. 1 for international travel growth in U.S.

Tennessee has had the highest growth rate for international visitors in the United States at 11 percent.

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ORNL launches STEM internship program for Anderson, Roane County students

May. 9, 2018

High school students in Anderson and Roane counties are invited to apply for a new summer internship program at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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