Tag: business
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What Would Dolly Do?
Every January, the Tennessee Legislature reconvenes with a flurry of excitement and anticipation. But government isn’t supposed to be exciting; it’s supposed to be practical. That’s why I keep an eye on the periodic “state roundup” newsletters from tax and economic policy watchdogs. They read like a triage report: an $83 million school district hole…
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Think You Know Burlington? Think Again
BURLINGTON OPENS AT KINGSPORT PAVILION ON OCTOBER 10 Burlington has been part of Kingsport for 36 years, but the new store at Kingsport Pavilion (2626 East Stone Drive) isn’t “more of the same.” The retailer has rebuilt its playbook and is expanding nationwide while many chains are shrinking. At a time when others lean harder…
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Kingsport’s Workforce: Living Here, Working Everywhere
Many of us remember when Kingsport was a commuter town—factories were built, and people came here to work. For many, securing a blue-collar job with a steady paycheck was the ultimate goal. Each morning, a steady stream of headlights flowed into town, and at day’s end, taillights disappeared as the whistle signaled the workday’s close.…
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