March 19, 2012
(Oak Ridge, Tenn.) – On Saturday, March 24, the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge (CMOR) and the Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA) will partner to host “Celebrate 100 Years of Girl Scouts” in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting in America. […]
March 16, 2012
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Following an exceptionally strong 2011 season at Wilderness at the Smokies resort, the Southeast’s largest indoor and outdoor waterpark announced last year that it was about to get bigger – considerably bigger – with the addition of the new Adventure Forest family […]
March 16, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. — East Tennessee residents caught an early glimpse of the new “Adventure Forest” at Wilderness at the Smokies resort last weekend courtesy of WATE Television (ABC) in Knoxville. The station’s “6 Around Town” Show, hosted by Tearsa Smith, Kristin Farley and Josh Ault, […]
March 15, 2012
Los Angeles, CA. – As this year’s International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) convention and trade show takes place amidst the glamour and magic of Hollywood, an industry leader is writing a new script for success. Julie and Bruno Pauletto, the wife-and-husband team behind […]
March 14, 2012
The historic collection of the only surviving photos taken aboard the Titanic while at sea will be on exhibit for the first time in the United States in April at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson (April 6-10, 2012) and Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge (April 12-21, 2012) as part of the Titanic centennial commemoration. The original photos were taken during the ship's maiden voyage in 1912 by renowned Irish photographer and Titanic passenger Father Francis Browne.
March 1, 2012
(Knoxville, Tenn.) – Girl Scout Cookies are the stars, but who will be the champion? That will be decided on Friday, March 16, when men and women over the age of 21 are invited to attend “Cookies & Cocktails,” a first-time event in which attendees […]
February 29, 2012
East Tennesseans love the Girl Scouts and Girl Scout cookies. The Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians was recently featured on WBIR-TV to help kick off the traditional Girl Scout Cookie sales drive. As part of this year’s sales drive, the local council is […]
February 28, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Knoxville takes the first step toward putting itself on the map as a premier outdoor recreation community with the launch of Outdoor Knoxville, a three-pronged initiative to capitalize on the exceptional outdoor recreational assets found in and around Knoxville. It includes a […]
February 28, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – One hundred years later, the great ship Titanic still has the ability to deliver a surprise or two. The cast and crew of Nashville’s Circle Players learned this first-hand while preparing for a return engagement of Titanic the Musical, April 5-8, at […]
February 28, 2012
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The two-day lineup for the 8th Annual Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass festival is finalized. The event will be held on May 18 and 19 in Sevierville, Tenn. and has been named a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event for the month of […]
February 24, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Football. Basketball. Hockey. Soccer. If these four sports were thrown in a blender and mixed together, the result would be one of the country’s fastest growing sports – lacrosse. Typically a sport that has been more popular in the North, lacrosse is […]
February 23, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – For many kids growing up, playing on the playground was the highlight of the school day. Now, Power Systems is giving gyms and fitness clubs the opportunity to provide their members this childhood experience all over again, by introducing a new product […]
February 20, 2012
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Organizers of large sporting events are regularly asked by attendees – “What else is there to do around here?” One destination offers an answer to this question unlike others in the Southeast. Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville, Tenn. features everything […]
February 15, 2012
(Knoxville, Tenn.) – Craving a Thin Mint, Samoa, Tagalong or Do-si-do? If so, you are in luck! Booth sales begin this Friday, Feb. 17 outside area businesses for Girl Scout Cookies. This year’s Girl Scout Cookie sale has some fresh, new aspects, including a special […]
February 15, 2012
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. and BRANSON, Mo. – Titanic Museum Attractions is hosting “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to Titanic,” on Saturday, April 14, the 100th anniversary of the night the ship struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Musical performances, historic ceremonies […]
January 31, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Ga. made a historic telephone call to a distant cousin saying, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” […]
January 31, 2012
The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. will feature several renowned authors this year who will be at the museum to meet with and talk to guests while signing books. Each of these authors specialize in RMS Titanic history and are as fascinating to […]
January 27, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Jewelry Television® (JTV), the largest broadcast shopping network focused exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and gemstones, and Titanic Museum Attractions, unveiled the new “Titanic Jewelry Collection” last week, selling out the entire collection in less than one hour. The collection […]
January 17, 2012
History and Hollywood meet at Titanic Museum Attraction’s newest exhibit – The Titanic Movie Gallery
Pigeon Forge, TN – Fans of the Hollywood blockbuster Titanic don’t have to wait for the film’s 3D re-release to feel close enough to reach out and touch the story. The first-ever museum exhibit of actual props, costumes and items from the movie go on […]
January 17, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Historic romance, unprecedented drama, exquisite luxury and first-class treatment were all part of the RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage 100 years ago in 1912. These are also the words being used to describe the brand new, exclusive Titanic Jewelry Collection debuting on Jewelry […]
January 17, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – BioPet Vet Lab, a leading DNA animal testing laboratory, is helping DNA Proof of Parentage testing become an industry standard in the competitive world of dog breeding and dog shows. The company’s unveiling of new retail pricing structures of up to 80% […]
January 17, 2012
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – K2 Volleyball Club is back at Wilderness at the Smokies resort for its second annual volleyball tournament. This year, it’s bigger than ever! This weekend, the nation’s best volleyball clubs will open the two-weekend tournament. This weekend’s invitational will draw 78 teams […]
January 16, 2012
Thanks to generous help from volunteers and donors, Harmony Adoptions is making exciting progress towards revitalizing historic Camp Montvale in Blount County. When work is completed the camp will become the Harmony Family Center at Montvale, a counseling resource for families with newly adopted children. […]
January 12, 2012
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – The crew and passengers of Titanic likely could not have imagined the technology that would one day be used to help people remember their stories a century after the ship’s fateful voyage. Stories that were forged in the day of early […]
January 6, 2012
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – World-class professional ice sculptors will compete at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge this month as part of the museum’s amazing kick-off to the 100-Year Anniversary of Titanic’s maiden voyage. This unique, family-oriented, outdoor special event takes place in the […]
January 4, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – Plans are underway for Knoxville’s first urban, vertical retail complex, built over covered parking and featuring two major brands from the grocery and retail industries. This distinctive multi-story structure will revive the look and feel of a turn of the century factory, […]
December 22, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley are in the running to win $200k in free cloud computing services from Claris Networks, LLC. Please share the link below and cast your vote for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley! […]
December 19, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Tomorrow, one hundred youth from Boys & Girls Clubs in Blount, Loudon and North Anderson Counties will experience a day in downtown Knoxville full of fun and holiday memories – all sponsored by Regal Entertainment Group. The youth will be given hats, […]
December 15, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – When the investment firm BPV Family of Funds needed to generate media interest in a pair of new mutual funds to be managed in Knoxville, they turned to the expertise of Ackermann PR. Some samples of the coverage related to the announcement […]
December 14, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – On Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m., Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will host a holiday party at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley‘s Moses Teen Center for 200 teens from Knox, Blount, and North Anderson Counties. Due to pro […]