Eastern Tennessee eyeing another college
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Officials in eastern Tennessee are hoping to open the doors of a 35,000-square-foot building to students seeking a four-year degree.
Sevier County Economic Development Director Allen Newton says the city of Sevierville and Sevier County have agreed to buy the building for $1.1 million.
Newton told WVLT-TV in Knoxville (http://bit.ly/1yGVYwz ) the strategic plan is to recruit a four year university or college to the county. Newton says the new business will assist in that quest.
Newton says he’s eyeing Tennessee College of Applied Technology as a possible tenant if the school chooses to return to Sevier County.
The city and county are working with real estate agents now. They hope to have a school in the building and classes ready by next fall.
