Transforming Tomorrow With one exception—yes, jets are cool—state-bred technologies likely to have global impact are pretty unassuming. But flood control doesn’t have to be sexy to save millions in property damages, nor must software be glitzy to give an industry giant a multi-million-dollar edge. And who knew plant life could fight crime? Well, maybe the person watching it all on a 360-degree surveillance lens. As the following pages attest, sexy or no, Tennessee technologies have much to offer the world. More... Business Tennessee Fast 50 2004 Business Tennessee is proud to salute 50 of the state’s most promising private companies in the 2004 Business Tennessee Fast50. This first annual feature showcases businesses—and one nonprofit—from Memphis to Kingsport, by way of Cordova, White House and Franklin.
The companies represented on this list testify to Tennessee’s diverse economy. Included are businesses that repair railroads, produce insurance pre-certification software, provide kidney dialysis and make pizzas. While features such as the Fast50 tend to attract new More...
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Tipping Point Memphis - Local merchants work to keep retail alive and well in the city's historic arts district
Brick by Brick West/Jackson - One area craftsman has found his niche making houses the old-fashioned way
Down to Business Middle/Nashville - Amid a dean search, Vanderbilt's Owen School renews its effort to join the nation's B-school elite
Into the Fray Knoxville/Tri-Cities - After decades of foregoing televised ads, Ruby Tuesday moves onto the small screen
Carpet Diem East/Chattanooga - Tricycle's computer simulations may signal the end of the old-fashioned carpet sample
Work in Progress Legislators make needed repairs to Tennessee's workers' comp system
After the Bullet is Dodged A moratorium-backed stemming of the tide gives community hospital officials time to ponder
