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‘No way around it’: Rising fuel costs harm East TN owner-operators
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – As diesel fuel costs rise, owner-operators are bearing the brunt of the pain at the pump, trying to absorb as much of the cost as they can while staying competitive. Nick Knoefel has about $300,000 worth of trucks and heavy equipment. Now he’s spending between $800 and $1,200 each week to […]
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‘Saved lives’ Low-income apartments in Knoxville seek investment during upgrades
Residents at Minvilla Manor in North Knoxville are looking forward to renovations aimed at making their homes safer and more comfortable. The Volunteer Ministry Center says a $1 million low-income housing tax credit will help fund upgrades to the 57-unit building, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
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Fresh Cuts And A Sparkling-Clean Counter Keep Locals Returning To This Tennessee Butcher Shop
Secret City Butcher Shop gives Oak Ridge shoppers a refreshing alternative to prepackaged supermarket meat. The spotless display counter is filled with fresh cuts prepared by knowledgeable butchers who can help customers choose the right steak, chop, roast, or specialty item for the meal they have planned. That personal attention makes the experience feel more dependable than simply grabbing a package from a grocery store cooler.
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Harbor Freight expected to open in October
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Harbor Freight is on the verge of opening its doors here in the next few weeks on the Jacksboro end of Woodson's Mall. "We are beyond excited, honestly, Rob (Woodson) and I, you know, it's been a long time coming; getting them here, getting them open, the impact it's going to have on the community first and foremost is just going to be tremendous," said Becky Aiken, Manager of Woodson's Mall.
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ORNL’s new 100,000-square-foot facility pushes the frontiers of quantum computing, battery tech
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has opened its fully operational, 100,000-square-foot Translational Research Capability facility, uniting multidisciplinary scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum computing, grid storage and battery technology. Why It Matters. From keeping smartphones charged longer to building utility-scale batteries for AI data centers and deploying the nation’s first scientific-scale...
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Gay Street’s Huge, Historic Clayton’s Furniture Building Is Up for Grabs
The Clayton’s Wholesale Furniture storefront at 517 N. Gay Street is so familiar that I mostly pass it without a second thought. I have a vague memory of trailing my parents through it as a child in search of a leather La-Z-Boy recliner, the preferred command center of any modern ’80s dad.
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TVA receives permit for cutting-edge nuclear project at Clinch River site
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is scheduled to issue the nation's second advanced reactor construction permit to the Tennessee Valley Authority's Clinch River Nuclear site for a GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 SMR project.
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Environmental groups say TVA needs new permits to continue building Kingston gas plant
Environmental groups have sued the TVA, saying the public corporation’s decision to continue operating its nearby coal plant has triggered the need for a stricter air quality permit. Why It Matters. The Tennessee Valley Authority could have a new set of hurdles to jump as it continues to build...
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Controlled burns scheduled on Oak Ridge Reservation
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The United States Department of Energy plans to conduct controlled burns in wooded and grassland parts of the DOE Oak Ridge Reservation, according to Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The DOE plans to do the controlled burns through December, weather permitting. They are meant to support wildlife habitats, encourage the growth […]
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Locals Have Guarded This Tennessee Cheese Shop for Decades, and One Taste Shows Why
Some places stay quiet on purpose. Tucked into the rolling green hills of East Tennessee, there is a working dairy farm where families load up on fresh cheese, sip thick shakes, and let their kids chase the sight of passing trains. Regulars have kept it close to their chest for...
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Subtext opens 498-bed student housing community in Knoxville
Subtext opened EVER Knoxville, a 14-story, 498-bed student housing community at 1919 Lake Ave. in Knoxville, Tennessee, just steps from the University of Tennessee. The project expands Subtext’s presence in Tennessee, following the opening of TENN at UT in 2018 and LOCAL Nashville in 2024. It also introduces the EVER brand to the state, bringing its focus on student wellness and academic success to Knoxville.
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TVA Nears Historic Nuclear Permit Decision, Could Power Homes by Early 2030s
The Tennessee Valley Authority is on track to receive a landmark permit to build an advanced nuclear reactor along the Clinch River near Oak Ridge, a project regulators and utility officials describe as one of the first small modular reactors in the country. The permit would cover the initial system of a 300-megawatt GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor, a design TVA has been developing for years with international partners.
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Tennessee Valley Authorities site achieves milestone for nuclear innovation
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Video: September 28, 2026, Economic and Housing Market Outlook
Last week mortgage rates topped 7% pressuring homebuyer budgets. Does that mean buying a home is out of the question? Not necessarily. I’ll help you figure out how to rate-proof your budget so that you can navigate a moving mortgage rate target. I’m Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com,...