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Community rallies to save annual Athens July 4 fireworks show

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 17:13:00 EDT

It looks like the massive annual July 4 fireworks show in Athens is now back on, all thanks to donations from the community.

UT Report: Economy shows signs of strength in 2014

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:47:00 EDT

Despite sequestration of federal spending and a payroll tax increase that have slowed consumer spending, the economy is poised for strong growth in both 2014 and 2015, a University of Tennessee report says.

Morristown manufacturer to add 200 jobs

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Two hundred new jobs will be opening up in Morristown as a local manufacturer expands their facility.

Summer breakfast program kicks off at Knoxville Boys & Girls Club

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:44:00 EDT

One out of every five children from East Tennessee comes from a family who does not know where they're going to get their next meal. But thanks to a new summer breakfast program, more local children are getting the daily nutrition they need.

Coal operator plans to open 7 mines in Pike County

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

A longtime coal operator is planning to open seven mines in the heart of the eastern Kentucky coalfields in a venture expected to create more than 250 jobs.

Tennessee general fund revenue surplus tops $400M

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:09:00 EDT

Tennessee's general fund revenue collections beat expectations by more than $12 million in May, topping $400 million for the budget year so far.

Knoxville business owners discuss Henley Bridge ideas with state officials

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:52:00 EST

State and local officials talked with Chapman Highway business owners who say they're struggling to stay open since the Henley Bridge closed in January.

Business owners say so far so good after Henley Bridge closure

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:26:00 EST

It's been more than two weeks since the closure of the Henley Bridge in downtown Knoxville, and according to nearby business owners, so far so good.

TV production on the upswing in East Tennessee

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 11:33:00 EDT

Several television programs have been shot and produced in East Tennessee. Just in the last four months, four major production companies have packed their camera bags and headed for Sever County.