Economically, educationally, and culturally, the Chinese presence in the Knoxville area is on the rise. Consider: • At least five China-based or owned companies now have operations here with employment …
Gas Taxes Aren’t Keeping Up With Highway Funding Needs
With the price of gas heading below $2 a gallon, it’s hard to fathom why Congress and the state aren’t seizing the moment to tack a few pennies onto gasoline …
Knoxville Tourism Grows With Visit Knoxville’s Efforts
Knoxville has been experiencing marked growth in visitations, and much of the credit has to go to the marketing efforts of Visit Knoxville. According to a study just released by …
Bravo for a Farragut Hotel Redux
With a lot of encouragement from the city’s business and tourism leaders, not to mention Mayor Madeline Rogero, the Farragut Hotel on Gay Street’s prime corner may be on the …
City Council Election Changes Are Needed
If a candidate for mayor of Knoxville gets a majority of the votes cast in the city’s nonpartisan primary election in September, he or she is forthwith elected to the …