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Steve McNair’s former restaurant reopens
The restaurant once owned by Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair has reopened. According to WKRN-TV, Gridiron9 is open again after Alexis Springer purchased it from McNair’s estate. McNair was slain in July 2009 shortly after he opened the restaurant. His … Continue reading
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GM recalling about 400 workers in Tennessee
A source familiar with the decision says General Motors is recalling about 400 idled union workers to its Spring Hill plant in Tennessee to build a four-cylinder engine. An official briefed about the new jobs who declined to be identified … Continue reading
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Downtown businesses ready to cash in on football season
Kick-off is still three days away, but downtown businesses are already looking forward to the cash that’s coming. This weekend in particular means not only football, but Labor Day fireworks as well. “You can drive the boat on the top … Continue reading
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UT-K welcomes first MBA Entrepreneur Fellows
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is kicking off its MBA Entrepreneur Fellow program this fall, where students are paid to start a business while earning their degrees. According to a news release from the UT College of Business Administration, it … Continue reading
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SMW Automotive to create 170 jobs in Middle Tennessee
SMW Automotive will open a plant in Shelbyville and Tennessee officials say the $26 million capital investment will create 170 jobs over five years. Gov. Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber announced on Thursday the global … Continue reading
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New Whirlpool plant to add 130 jobs in East Tennessee
Whirlpool Corp. will build a cooking appliance plant and distribution center creating 130 new jobs in Cleveland. Whirlpool executives said Wednesday the project is part of the Benton Harbor, Mich., company’s commitment to manufacturing in the U.S. The company will … Continue reading
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Hiring at Chattanooga VW plant at halfway mark
Volkswagen executives say their hiring in Chattanooga has reached the halfway mark, with more than 1,000 employees training for production of a new midsize sedan. Production of the yet-to-be-seen VW is to start early next year at the $1 billion … Continue reading
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Business owners, residents happy with Gay Street 100 block renovation
It’s less than two weeks since the 100 block of Gay Street re-opened in downtown Knoxville. The decades old supports beneath the street got some much needed repair. Utilities also got an upgrade and the city widened the sidewalks for … Continue reading
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Loan program to help Tennessee businesses reduce energy costs
Gov. Phil Bredesen says the state is launching a $50 million energy efficiency loan program to help Tennessee businesses reduce costs. Bredesen said at a news conference on Wednesday that the program will be administered by Pathway Lending, a community … Continue reading
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Knoxville Center Mall adds 4 new stores
There’s new optimism in the Knoxville Center Mall. Four new stores have recently opened. HQ features skateboards and skateboarding accessories including clothing and body jewelry. Active Pets offers pets including iguanas, birds, fish, dogs and rodents, along with pet supplies … Continue reading
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