Roger Harris

• Harris: Up-and-down part of recovery Published 10/04/2009 at midnight

  Just when you think the economy is poised for absolute recovery, the government or some industry group issues another report.

• Harris: Economy recovering, just slowly Published 09/20/2009 at midnight

  Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke and billionaire financial guru Warren Buffett have declared the deepest recession since World War II all but over.

• Harris: Economic outlook up for bidding Published 08/16/2009 at midnight

  I almost bought a super-nice diamond necklace for my wife the other day - retail value for insurance purposes $29,000 - or so it said on the accompanying paperwork.

• Harris: One last stop at Goody's Published 04/05/2009 at midnight

  It was a spur of the moment decision when my wife, Cheryl, and I decided to see what was left for sale inside the cavernous Goody's Family Clothing distribution center on a recent Sunday afternoon.

• Harris: More land needed to compete Published 07/20/2008 at midnight

  We could learn a lot from our friends in Chattanooga - things like patience and foresight.

• Harris: Are we too reliant on cells? Published 02/17/2008 at midnight

  Cell phones are everywhere these days. Many people, including some in my own household, have more than one. But I gotta ask, are we too reliant on our cells?

• Harris: Sensible gifts need not apply Published 11/25/2007 at midnight

  The holiday shopping season is here, and that means finding the perfect gifts for the boss, clients and other business people you really need to impress.

• Knoxville tumbles down to 119 on Milken list of best-performing cities Published 11/12/2009 at midnight

  Fueled by massive layoffs at some of the region's largest employers, Knoxville plummeted 59 spots to 119th on the Milken Institute's 2009 list of the best-performing cities in America.

• Knoxville plummets on best-performing cities list Updated 11/11/2009 at 2:51 p.m.

  KNOXVILLE -- Driven by negative job growth, Knoxville plummeted 59 spots to 119th on the Milken Institute’s 2009 ranking of the best-performing cities in America released today.

• Auto parts maker PBR shutdown to come in phases starting mid-2010 Published 09/24/2009 at midnight

  The worst recession since World War II may be nearing an end, but it’s not soon enough to save 250 jobs at auto parts maker PBR Knoxville.

• Toho Tenax cutting jobs at Roane plant Published 02/18/2009 at midnight

  With global manufacturing slowing, carbon fiber maker Toho Tenax America Inc. said Tuesday it has cut production and eliminated 69 jobs at its Roane County plant.

• Global slow down forces Toho Tenax to cut Roane jobs Updated 02/17/2009 at 12:20 p.m.

  Carbon fiber manufacturer Toho Tenax America Inc. will cut 69 jobs at its Roane County plant in response to a global slowdown in manufacturing.

• Haslam excited to be a Steeler Published 02/01/2009 at 12:35 a.m. 16 Comments

  Knoxville businessman Jimmy Haslam, president and CEO of Pilot Travel Centers, is used to being the man in charge

• Regal execs' pay to stay put Published 01/24/2009 at midnight

  Top executives for Regal Entertainment Group won't get pay raises this year. The Knoxville-based company's board voted earlier this month to freeze executive salaries at 2008 levels.

• Fuel pricing investigation settled in Ky. Published 01/23/2009 at midnight

  More than four months after 12 states launched price-gouging investigations when retail fuel costs spiked following hurricanes Gus and Ike, Knoxville-based Pilot Travel Centers LLC has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle an investigation by Kentucky's attorney general.

• Regal calls for new strategy Published 01/22/2009 at midnight

  Faced with challenging economic times, Knoxville-based Regal Entertainment Group on Wednesday cut its quarterly dividend and announced a new "capital strategy" that will free up $100 million in cash this year.

• BAE temporarily closing Grainger plant Published 01/15/2009 at midnight

  Military contractor BAE Systems said Wednesday it is laying off 114 employees and closing its Grainger County plant because the Department of Defense has postponed awarding a contract on armored vests.

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