Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

Oak Ridge and East Tennessee have been leading the charge for the nuclear renaissance for about a decade, and the latest federal announcement secures the region's dominance.

With 230 operating nuclear companies in Tennessee, the state's flagship university, Roane State Community College, and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology are working to develop a nuclear talent pipeline.

Alongside the new Tone T1 leafblower, the Whisper Aero team also announced the launch of it's new outdoor management brand, Tone.

In our first Investor Outlook of the year, we dive into the people who are investing in start-ups across the state of Tennessee.

Inside the Brickyard building in Chattanooga are a couple of dozen desks with founders feverishly working to establish their first $1 million in revenue for their high-tech startups. Mitchell Leshchiner…

The announcement, made by the world’s leading comprehensive nonferrous metal manufacturer, represents the company’s first U.S. locations and the largest single private corporate investment made in state history.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce announced in late December the appointment of Dr. Mina Sartipi as interim Vice Chancellor for Research, effective January 2026.

I refer to it as my swan song, signing out with an old journalistic sign-off.