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TVA names Horizon Center site as primary data center site
A 28-acre site at Horizon Center has been designated by the Tennessee Valley Authority as a site that is ready to recruit data centers. (Submitted photo)
The Tennessee Valley Authority has identified a 28-acre site at Horizon Center in west Oak Ridge as a potential data center site, a designation that will help Oak Ridge recruit companies, an official said.
“Having a primary data center site in Oak Ridge is a tremendous advantage and will definitely give us a competitive edge when recruiting data center prospects,” said Kim Denton, president and chief executive officer of the Oak Ridge Economic Partnership. [Read More...]
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Ernest Moniz sworn in as energy secretary
Ernest Moniz
Ernest Moniz was sworn in as the nation’s 13th Secretary of Energy by Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman in a Tuesday morning ceremony.
Moniz was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 97-0 vote on May 16.
The Tuesday morning ceremony for U.S. Department of Energy employees kicked off a busy first day that includes briefings on energy and national security as well as remarks to the 2013 Energy Efficiency Global Forum, a press release said. [Read More...]
Recent News
Halls Middle School students get ‘taste of science’ at Y-12
During a visit to the Y-12 National Security Complex on Monday, eighth-graders Miller Sullivan and Tyler Young learned what happens to a banana when it is submerged in liquid nitrogen. Darryl Smith of Y-12 was one of four engineering, science, and … [Read More...]
Y-12 recognized as a ‘best workplace for commuters’
The Y-12 National Security Complex was one of several East Tennessee businesses recently recognized for meeting the National Standard of Excellence awarded by Best Workplaces for Commuters, or BWC. Other businesses included Green Mountain … [Read More...]
SSAB welcomes new student representatives
The Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board welcomed two new student representatives at its May meeting. Gracie Hall and Julia Riley will serve on the board through April 2014. ORSSAB is a federally chartered citizens’ panel that provides … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Clyde Carson Bass
Rev. Clyde Carson Bass, age 81, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 16, at his home while surrounded by family and friends. Rev. Bass was born July 2, 1931, in Campbell County. He has lived in … [Read More...]
Verbeaner Mae Moore
Verbeaner Mae Moore, age 84, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, May 16, at Summit View Nursing Home of Lake City. She was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Winchester, Tenn., the daughter of William and Annie Burrow Caswell. Mrs. Moore retired from … [Read More...]
Jerry Mack Giles
Jerry Mack Giles, age 57, a resident of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, May 17, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Jerry was born November 25, 1955 in Oliver Springs. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Mr. Giles … [Read More...]
Recent entertainment
Secret City Sounds concert features The Freight Hoppers
The second show in this year's Secret City Sounds concert series features The Freight Hoppers, a band that plays old-time string music. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. today at the pavilion at Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. A press … [Read More...]
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