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Article: Norfolk Southern plans terminal in East Tennessee.
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- The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, TN)
- Article date:
- June 21, 2007
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Byline: Roger Harris
Jun. 21--Norfolk Southern's plan for an East Tennessee intermodal railroad terminal would be a major economic boost for the region -- creating jobs, stimulating growth of existing businesses and attracting new companies, area economic development officials say.
"It would be a great thing for this region," said Doug Lawyer, director of economic development for the Knoxville Chamber. "Absolutely, it would make us more competitive in recruitment."
Lawyer spoke with a Norfolk Southern official earlier this week about the project.
"They are still early in the process. They're looking for a pretty big chunk of land -- ...