Blake Norris has owned several boats and, like many individuals, he's launched his boat at various locations and is always very mindful of the security of the trailer. The device he's invented - Chock-It - adds a new layer of security for the trailer owner.
This follows recent action by the General Assembly approving the governor's request for a $50 million incentives fund to attract nuclear companies to the Volunteer State.
The first place winner of Vol Court was Josie Rich, a junior from Nashville majoring in computer science in the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The alum of the Innovation Crossroads program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is moving into a 46,000-square-foot building with plans to quadruple its workforce.
The top prize in the "Boyd Venture Challenge" went to Wesley Pitts, who founded KnoxBots, an innovative robotic lawn care company. The start-up was awarded $20,000.
Under the Phase 1 solicitation, the federal agency will designate at least 20 Tech Hubs across the country and will separately award approximately $15 million in strategy development grants to accelerate the development of future Tech Hubs.
As Dolly Parton keeps herself and her work new and exciting, she does the same for Dollywood.
From regional favorites like Monday Night Brewing to local staples like Myrtle's Bakehouse, the 19 tenants moving in to Kern's Bakery Food Hall are sure to offer something for everyone.
