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Gov. Bill Lee Champions Rural Advancement at Tennessee's 2024 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit in Nashville
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee convened the 2024 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit this week, underscoring his commitment to enhancing rural sectors of the state through strategic investments and workforce development. Echoing his aspirations for rural Tennessee, Lee stated, "Although rural America has been in decline for decades, rural Tennessee is proving to be the exception, thanks to historic investments in vocational, technical, and agricultural education that are shaping our state’s future workforce," in a report by the Governor's office. These remarks align with his broader strategy to prepare the local workforce for sustainable economic success.
Familiar Voice Opens Football Season Friday
When the 2024 High School Football season begins Friday night, a familiar voice will open the Upper Cumberland season. “The Voice Of The Titans” Mike Keith will narrate “The Beginning,” the story of how Friday night begins the biggest of Volunteer traditions, the football weekend. The narration will open the broadcast on Sports Radio 104.7 and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV Friday.
Chattanooga residents facing higher energy bills with new TVA rate hike: Is it necessary?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The average household in Chattanooga can expect to pay more for their power starting in October. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board has approved a more than 5 percent base rate increase. And some argue this increase is not necessary. This is the second rate hike...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Just one month after the annual Digital Opportunities Summit in Chattanooga, which was fully based around how to get every single Tennesseean connected to the internet, the state has announced that funding has been approved to do so. Tennessee received approval on its initial proposal for $813 million in funding...
Depth Excites Vols Defense Ahead of Opener Against Chattanooga
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With the first week of classes wrapping up and only eight days remaining until Tennessee football’s 2024 season opener, the anticipation builds every day the Vols suit up for practice on Haslam Field. After Friday’s morning session on the practice turf, members of UT’s defensive unit spoke to local media and discussed preparations for the Aug. 31 matchup with Chattanooga as the Vols go through a ‘mock game week’ that concludes this weekend.
A hot weekend and even hotter next week
Temperatures should again be comfortable through tonight and Saturday Morning. Overnight lows in the low/mid 60s with even a few areas in the upper 50s. Afternoon temperatures continue to heat up through the weekend. Afternoons with highs near 90 Saturday and lower 90s Sunday. A very hot week can be...
Chattanooga to lift up Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves with a parade, celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — She pulled her weight at the Paris Olympics, and now the City of Chattanooga plans to honor hometown athlete Olivia Reeves with a celebration and parade. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Friday morning that the UTC campus will be the place to celebrate Reeves' gold medal...
Barbara Corcoran hosts free webinar on small business growth strategies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Barbara Corcoran is sharing some of the important drivers of small business success stories through a series of three, free webinars called "Behind the Biz with Barbara Corcoran, presented by AT&T Business" highlighting innovative ways technology-driven solutions can help unlock growth for small businesses. You can...
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