A King University Shows How The Area’s Economic Growth And Recovery Has Gone Since The Recession. Assistant Professor Of Economics Dr. Alexander Brumlik Said 2007 Marked The Worst Recession Since The Great Depression. King University’s New Economics Study Shows 13-Thousand Jobs Were Lost During The Period. But Since, Our Area Is Climbing Back Up. Johnson City Has Shown The Most Growth, Adding About 4500 Jobs. There Are Also Job Gains In Retail, Accommodations And Food Services. The University Feels If We Are Patient, Things Will Return To Normal.