Your ORNL on diesel

Larisa Brass reports for KNS on ORNL research and development that is helping big rigs run more efficiently, right here.

Ingram Micro adds labor for holiday surge

Ingram Micro, which has a logistics center in the Memphis area, is ramping-up hiring for the holiday season, the CA reports.

Chattanooga-Atlanta high-speed rail idea chugs along

The Times Free Press reports the idea of high-speed rail transportation between Chattanooga and Atlanta International Airport lives on, and greater detail is expected by mid-2012. Supposedly, the concept is advancing at least as well as competing rail ideas around the nation.

Memphis seeks livability, competitiveness

The Commercial Appeal reports on a presentation by a Vancouver, Canada leader regarding the importance of livability in attracting jobs. Memphis Daily News reports on new leadership for Memphis's Aerotropolis project.

Oak Ridge Energy Corridor

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, Y-12 National Security Complex and the City of Oak Ridge are joining to create the Oak Ridge Energy Corridor, which aims to have a big role in boosting more efficient transportation, including e-cars. The KNS reports.

FedEx may expand Memphis continental hub

Memphis Daily News reports FedEx may expand its Memphis hub operations further, solidifying its sanding alongside Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris and Guangzhou Baiyun in China.

Good or bad? NVille 'less busy'

We think we're ecstatic about Orbitz latest release, showing Nashville second only to San Jose as the LEAST BUSY airport in the U.S. over the Thanksgiving break. Cool?!

Tennessee airports advance

[Updated Sept. 20] The KNS reports there's serious discussion of creating a general-aviation airport at Oak Ridge. The story's here. Meanwhile, the Memphis airport is in for improvements, the CA reports here and here, too. And, here's a story, Sept. 19, about airport progress at Cleveland, Tenn. Also: an LA Times story about federal funding for improving community air-access.

Maglev to the Noog gets levitated

The idea of a Maglev Train running between Chattanooga and Atlanta got a measure of support this week, when the Georgia Senate voted a resolution of support. No money, just good phone. Meanwhile, if you read the comments posted on the AJC regarding the notion of giving priority to a maglev to the Noog, you won't be overly optimistic. Another aspect of all this that hasn't surfaced for awhile is the earlier discussion of maglev between NASHville and the Noog (notice the logo). All this levitation will take some mighty prestidigitation by lawmakers in the current environment. On the other hand, if Atlantans begin to tap into the spinoff of VW's investment in Chattanooga, they might start to see all this through a different lens.