New events join a returning cast that includes "The Pitch" in June and the "Startup Mountain Summit" in mid-October.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) released last year's list of accomplishments.

One has the Volunteer State at the bottom of businesses with fewer than five employees, the other has the state slightly above the middle for likely new start-ups in 2024.

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity celebrates Kelle Shultz through a retirement reception held at PYA’s Knoxville office.

Chattanooga is a double winner, Memphis also selected for the program targeting the hardest-hit and most economically distressed areas where prime-age (25 to 54 years) employment is significantly lower than the national average.

Events, a massive new development, and the opening of an Atlanta location for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are among the items worth noting.

The first stop is Knoxville followed by Chattanooga, Memphis, and Jackson.

We cover a number of other news items from the past two weeks while you celebrated the holidays.