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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Jonesborough
Retail Demand, Construction Push Middle Tennessee Growth Beyond Nashville
Middle Tennessee's retail and construction boom continues despite higher costs and interest rates, but housing affordability and worker shortages threaten long-term growth, according to a new regional business survey.
Knoxville Construction Firms Scramble to Fill 100+ Job Openings
Commercial construction firms across Knoxville are recruiting for over 100 project manager and skilled trades positions as retail, office and industrial development accelerates across East Tennessee.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Tourism Dollars Fuel Tennessee Real Estate Boom
Tennessee's 147 million visitors in 2024 generated $31.7 billion in spending, triggering a new wave of hotel and rental development from Nashville to Memphis and Knoxville.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IDB, Developer Finalize Brush Creek Project Agreement
The Johnson City Industrial Development Board and a developer finalized agreements April 23 for the Brush Creek project, which will add over 1,000 housing units and 100,000 square feet of commercial space to West Walnut Street.
Sunday, May 17, 2026