Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

Sunsphere Welcome Center paves way for new era of tourism in Knoxville

The new solar array is a nod to the theme of the 1982 World’s Fair: “Energy Turns the World.”

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November 22, 2024 | Katelyn Biefeldt

Robots are coming to K-town as RobotLAB settles into new office space

The company celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 20.
November 22, 2024 | Katelyn Biefeldt

Eighteen East Tennessee companies recognized on Inc. 5000 list

The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center hosted the annual Inc. 5000 celebration for Knoxville's companies that made the prestigious list!
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November 22, 2024 | Katelyn Biefeldt

Invest in your neighbors through Knoxville’s “Small Business Saturday”

The day after Black Friday is known across the nation as Small Business Saturday.
November 21, 2024 | Tom Ballard

Coulomb Technology developing battery cells to transform the energy storage, backup power, and e-mobility sectors

The focus is on zinc batteries, a new generation of rechargeables that are rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
November 21, 2024 | Katelyn Biefeldt

AluminAiry wins down-payment to begin development on a potential TVA pilot

The Founder of AluminAiry, Brian Washington pitched his battery start-up at the 11th annual Opportunities in Energy Event.
November 21, 2024 | Tom Ballard

Teletrix converts from an R&D to a commercial license for an ORNL technology

The company's advanced platform, known as VIZRAD AR, allows users to interact with virtual radiological environments in real-time.