Accelerating Innovation

ORNL, TVA and UT will invest $9 million over three years to create a hub for budding national and international entrepreneurs.

Bridging the Gaps

Jeff Lyash at Techstars roundtable

A report highlights weaknesses in Knoxville’s entrepreneurial landscape, including access to capital. It also suggests solutions.

Trump Emissary Pays Tribute to TVA

Ken Cuccinelli at TVA

Homeland Security official Ken Cuccinelli visits Knoxville to praise the power agency, a few months after the president nixed its outsourcing.

Knox County 2020: A Primer (Part 2)

A survey of what’s changed, what hasn’t and what to watch in the local political and economic landscape. Today: the City of Knoxville and the private sector.

Keeping the Lights On

KUB plans to resume disconnecting service for nonpayment next month, but help is available for customers trying to catch up.

Ready to Go

Tim Burchett at TVA ribbon-cutting

A ribbon-cutting marks the start of work to turn TVA’s East Tower into offices for Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee.

‘You’re Fired’

President Trump removed two TVA board members on Monday and called for the dismissal of the utility’s CEO.

Green Strategies

The city stays the course on sustainability, while KUB inks a deal with TVA that should boost solar’s share of the power pie.