Scientists at ORNL and NIST characterized the bound form of promethium, a rare earth element, using synthesis and computational methods, contributing to our understanding of its properties.

ORNL showcased their AI advancements at the AI Expo for National Competitiveness, highlighting secure, efficient, and trustworthy AI development for scientific and national security applications.

ORNL scientists have created a sustainable "smart" polymer from bio-based feedstocks that becomes mouldable at high temperatures for reuse, aiming to improve manufacturing sustainability.

The Knox County School Board rejected a ban on sexually explicit materials in libraries, with a new state law set to enforce similar restrictions in July.

Lætitia H. Delmau of Oak Ridge National Laboratory received the 2024 Glenn T. Seaborg Actinide Separations Award for her significant work in actinide separations.

The US is boosting efforts in manufacturing innovation and clean energy, as demonstrated by a gathering at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where industry leaders and officials brainstormed on reinvigorating American manufacturing.

ORNL scientists have successfully 3D printed durable tungton parts for fusion reactors, overcoming the metal's brittleness and high melting point challenges.

A former Tennessee state employee and her husband received prison sentences for illegally issuing driver's licenses.

The Knox County Commission approved Mayor Glenn Jacobs' $1.1 billion budget, with funds for infrastructure, no tax increase, and raises for county employees. There's also an investment in the Sheriff's Office and Knox County Schools.

A Vanderbilt University poll finds a slim majority of Tennessee voters are pro-choice, a significant shift influenced by women's opinions amidst strict abortion laws.

A major line break in Monroe County led to a boil water advisory. Repairs were made after 36+ hours of work, and schools provided bottled water for students.

The article describes the 15th annual Business Opportunities Breakfast in Knoxville, inviting local businesses to network and learn about the city's procurement needs and policies.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs proposed a $1.1 billion budget without tax increases, raising salaries for educators and staff, and allocating funds for infrastructure and school improvements.