August 14, 2012
Knoxville, TN – More than 30 miles of urban trails, including the new 15 mile South Loop, were unveiled today during a ribbon cutting by Legacy Parks Foundation, City of Knoxville and Knox County officials, and donors and supporters. The South Loop is part of […]
August 9, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – East Tennessee’s elected officials were invited to visit a Boys & Girls Club and read to the Club members as part of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley‘s Elected Officials Appreciation Week (July 23-27, 2012) and Tennessee First Lady Crissy […]
August 9, 2012
Sevierville, Tenn. – The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce’s Girlfriends’ Getaway travel packages were recently featured by the TODAY travel team. Article link: http://todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/08/08/13054185-girls-just-want-to-have-fun-on-girlfriend-getaways?lite Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tenn., is one destination that has become a trendy spot for these trips. […]
August 7, 2012
ALCOA, Tenn. – East Tennessee Medical Group will hold free varicose vein screenings on Thursday, August 23 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the ETMG community room, 266 Joule St., Alcoa. Screenings are free and open to the public, with no appointment necessary. More […]
August 6, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – If you’ve ever thought of volunteering for or enrolling your daughter in the Girl Scouts organization, now is the perfect time to participate! Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA) is putting out a call to the community for both adult […]
August 2, 2012
The Swag, an intimate, family-owned-and-operated, luxury resort in Waynesville, North Carolina (and Ackermann PR client) was recently recognized by Departures as being one of “America’s Most Charming Inns.” Others on the top 10 listing included: The Maidstone – East Hampton, N.Y. The Inn at Langley […]
August 2, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Board certified diagnostic and interventional neuroradiologist Eric M. Nyberg, M.D., is joining Vista Radiology following his fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was a neuro-interventional clinical instructor. He will practice in Knoxville alongside vascular/neuro-interventional radiologist Keith Woodward, M.D., […]
July 24, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Don’t miss out on the fun, the bragging rights, the great prizes and the chance to hook the biggest, ugliest fish you’ve ever caught on the fly during the 3 Rivers Carp Cup. Come and match wits with the wily and elusive […]
July 23, 2012
ATLANTA, GA./KNOXVILLE, TN. – Crown Financial Ministries continued the expansion of its Knoxville branch office with the addition of new leadership and new positions, part of a strategic reorganizing of the 35-year leader in financial ministry. Crown President Robert Dickie announced that Bill Winter has […]
July 19, 2012
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCTNV) will celebrate "Elected Officials Appreciation Week" next week, July 23-27, 2012, at the Club locations.
July 18, 2012
Sevierville, Tenn. – Having only been open just over a month, the newest and most extreme water attraction in the Southeast, the Wild Vortex at Wilderness at the Smokies, has garnered media attention from some of the largest travel and media outlets from around the […]
July 11, 2012
ALCOA, Tenn. – East Tennessee Medical Group will sponsor a “Be the Match” Family Fun Night on Saturday, July 14 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at John Sevier Pool, 1998 Sequoyah Ave., Maryville. This evening will celebrate the recovery of Claire Hayes, William Blount High […]
July 9, 2012
KNOXVILLE – Outdoor KnoxFest, a three-day Urban Adventure packed with events and activities for the avid adventurer, weekend warrior, novice outdoor enthusiast and anyone who loves to get out and play, is scheduled for August 24-26, 2012. WBIR-TV recently interviewed Carol Evans, executive director of […]
June 28, 2012
ATLANTA, Ga. – Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley said that Congress now has the opportunity, if they decide to revisit the problems with the American healthcare system, to make “the kind of financial plan needed to safeguard the solvency of the United States.” Bentley made […]
June 25, 2012
Chattanooga, Tenn. – On Saturday, June 2, 2012, hundreds of Girl Scouts from the Southern Appalachians region celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in downtown Chattanooga. The event, Chattanooga Bridgefest, began with an Opening Ceremony in AT&T Field – Lookouts Stadium at 9 a.m. […]
June 22, 2012
KNOXVILLE – Biltmore, an Ackermann PR client, was highlighted in a June 18 article written by Forbes.com’s Marianne Bickle. Bickle, who had recently traveled to Biltmore Estate on business took time while there to “people watch” and examine consumers’ shopping patterns and how they interact […]
June 20, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – June 20, 2012 – As the first phase of the Northshore Town Center project launches this summer, the smaller retail shops surrounding Target and Publix are beginning to fill with new occupants. The large anchor tenants’ newest neighbors will include four area […]
June 18, 2012
Sevierville, Tenn – The newly opened Wild Vortex waterslide at Wilderness at the Smokies resort was just named one of “America’s Amazing Waterslides” by ABC News. This 66-foot tall slide is the only near-vertical, translucent, looping waterslide in the Southeast. Riders of the Wild Vortex enter a launch […]
June 15, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Everyone from an outdoor adventure enthusiast to someone who simply loves all that nature has to offer can experience Knoxville from a bicycle seat, paddleboard, canoe, trail, climbing wall and more during Outdoor KnoxFest, a three-day event to be held Friday, Aug. […]
June 7, 2012
Sevierville, Tenn. – The newest waterslide to debut at Wilderness at the Smokies Resort appeals to a certain type of thrill seeker, perhaps one who has wondered what it might be like to be a drop of water inside a water pistol. The Wild Vortex […]
May 31, 2012
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Guests to the Great Smoky Mountains will be able to view the area in a completely new way – from up to 400 feet in the air – all while letting their imaginations soar to exciting heights with WonderWorks’ newest iconic […]
May 30, 2012
(Knoxville, Tenn.) – Girls of all ages are invited to put on their best dresses and dance the night away with dad at Knoxville’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The dance will be held at Knoxville’s Crowne Plaza Hotel from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, […]
May 25, 2012
Maryville, Tenn. – With the opening of a new state-of-the-art, 7,200 sq. ft. training and rehabilitation center, the Hearing and Speech Foundation has positioned itself as a leading auditory training and therapy center for the Verbotonal Method. The facility, based in Maryville, Tenn., joins a […]
May 18, 2012
Sevierville, Tenn. – Sometimes ladies need more than one dinner, one drink or one night out together. This is apparent as the popularity of “Girlfriends’ Getaway” vacations continues to grow. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tenn., is one destination that […]
May 17, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – WHO: East Tennessee Medical Group WHAT: Community Awareness Day WHEN: May 19th 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: ETMG Parking Lot WHY: To support Relay for Life, a community event to help find a cure for cancer. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Kids Bike Safety […]
May 17, 2012
Asheville, N.C. – See a show under the stars during Biltmore’s 16th annual concert series, kicking off on Aug. 9. A mix of Grammy-winning and contemporary Christian artists highlight the series, with views of Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains as an unforgettable backdrop. […]
May 17, 2012
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Big kids, little kids – doesn’t matter: Who doesn’t love an 8,000-acre backyard? Biltmore brings it with miles of rolling hills, stunning mountain views, babbling streams, farm yards and even live music by big-name performers on starry summer nights. Not to mention […]
May 16, 2012
Chattanooga, Tenn. – On Saturday, June 2, hundreds of Girl Scouts from the Southern Appalachians region are expected to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in downtown Chattanooga. The event, Chattanooga Bridgefest, is scheduled to take place on June 2 from 9 a.m. to […]
May 11, 2012
Power Systems, a Knoxville-based fitness and sports accessory equipment industry leader, has been selected by New Zealand-based Les Mills as the exclusive United States distributor of the company’s sports and fitness accessory products. Les Mills is the creator of the world’s leading group exercise programs.
May 8, 2012
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – ORNL Federal Credit Union today announced it had provided financing to Greater Growth LLC, a Lenoir City startup business specializing in aquaponics, a natural form of hydroponics that uses the nutrient rich effluence from farm raised fish to fertilize plant growth […]