Event Brief
Ground broken on $16M Rockwood airport expansion
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Rockwood breaks ground on a $16-million airport expansion, including a new $5-million terminal and $11-million in private hangar investment.
WHO: City of Rockwood; private investors; Roane County/Oak Ridge corridor stakeholders
WHAT: Groundbreaking for a $16-million Rockwood Municipal Airport expansion, featuring a new terminal and additional hangar development.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM ET
WHERE: Rockwood, Tennessee
WHY: The Roane County/Oak Ridge corridor continues to attract billions in investments, prompting airport capacity and facility upgrades.
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