July 7, 2011
ALCOA, Tenn. – Board-certified family practice physician, Neal W. Atchley, M.D., will rejoin the primary care physician staff of East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, Tenn, accepting new patients August 1. Dr. Atchley earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College […]
July 5, 2011
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – July 5, 2011 – When rising teen music and television stars Jenny and Ashley Cooke take the stage at Wilderness at the Smokies Resort to film a music video and concert this month, East Tennessee residents can be a part of the […]
June 30, 2011
ALCOA, Tenn. – East Tennessee Medical Group (ETMG) recently honored its longtime employees who have worked at the multi-specialty physician practice for more than five years. The presentation was one highlight of the companywide picnic held Saturday, May 21 in Springbrook Park, Alcoa. Recipients of […]
June 30, 2011
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Following in the footsteps of Disney superstars Miley Cyrus (“Hannah Montana”), Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers, Jenny and Ashley Cooke, better known as “Jenny & Ashley,” will perform and shoot a video at Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville on […]
June 29, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, a premium Verizon retailer, has opened five new stores nationwide in the past few weeks. The new stores opened in Baton Rouge, La., Southport, N.C., Graham, Texas, North Palm Beach, Fla. and Charlotte, N.C. Currently, Cellular Sales has more than […]
June 28, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – BioPet Vet Lab, a biotechnology company specializing in canine genetic testing, is pleased to announce that former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist has joined its Board of Directors. BioPet, a Knoxville, Tenn., based company, has recently launched their franchise program for PooPrints™, a product designed to […]
June 21, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales announced that James “JT” Thome has been named Director of Operations. Thome brings nearly 15 years of experience in information technology and executive-level management to the company. In addition to his work with software engineering, e-commerce and logistics, Thome will […]
June 16, 2011
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. and BRANSON, Mo. – To commemorate Titanic’s Irish heritage, Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, Mo. and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. will give away six 11-day trips for two to Belfast beginning today. The 12 winners of the “Back to Titanic 100th Year ‘Tour […]
June 16, 2011
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Most often, grand opening events are a celebration of a company and the products or services it offers to customers. But on Tuesday, Cellular Sales did something a little out-of-the-box during its 400th store Grand Opening event. The day belonged to a […]
June 13, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Summer vacation is usually a time to relax, unwind and maybe even unplug from those digital devices that have become extra appendages to many. But social media is increasingly becoming intertwined with family vacations. Whether you find yourself mobile uploading photos of […]
June 8, 2011
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – It is only natural that a resort called “Wilderness at the Smokies” is doing everything it can to preserve the environment and be an environmentally responsible business. Although thousands of visitors travel from all over to experience the resort’s indoor and outdoor […]
June 7, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – The Hearing & Speech Foundation (HSF) announced today that it has appointed a new board of directors. Alan Boeckmann has been named chairman of the board. He is the recently retired CEO and still Chairman of the Board of Fluor Corporation. Boeckmann’s […]
June 6, 2011
Lake City, Tenn. – Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for his or her service to the local community, or who simply demonstrates excellence in his or her field? Now in its fifth year, the Anderson County Hall of Fame acknowledges individuals […]
June 6, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – How social is your company? The answer may be found within your CEO’s level of activity with social media tools like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. In a recent survey of more than 300 business leaders in East Tennessee, Ackermann PR found that […]
June 3, 2011
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – (June 2, 2011) – This Friday, June 3, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCTNV) is hosting its first annual “Summer Safety Day” from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Haslam Family Club University located at 407 Caswell Avenue. Mayor […]
June 1, 2011
Sevierville, Tenn. – As summer temperatures begin to climb, families and travelers will soon be looking for entertaining ways to beat the heat. With that in mind, the editors of Southern Living began a search for best destination pools for dipping your toes and cooling […]
June 1, 2011
KNOXVILLE, TENN.—Alcoa Tennessee Operations and the Alcoa Inc. Knoxville Office announced today that three high school seniors have been named Alcoa Foundation scholarship winners. Carlos Garcia, son of Adrian and Raquel Garcia of Knoxville, has been awarded a $6,000 scholarship from Alcoa Foundation. Garcia is […]
May 31, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – The Council of PR Firms is highlighting some of industry’s best work in the field of public relations, and Ackermann PR’s launch of The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is featured. The Council of PR Firms is comprised of more than […]
May 31, 2011
(FULTON, Md.) – Dozer, a 3-year-old goldendoodle from Fulton, Maryland, recently made headlines when he joined more than 2,000 runners in the Maryland Half Marathon on May 15. That day, Dozer tagged along with his owners, Roseanna and Greg Dorset, to visit Roseanna’s brother’s home, […]
May 26, 2011
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tomorrow, May 27, 2011, three members of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and one member from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dumplin Valley will have the opportunity to spend some time with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. This experience […]
May 25, 2011
JOPLIN, Mo. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, announced today it will accept used cell phones to donate to Joplin’s tornado victims whose phones were lost or destroyed. Cell phones may be dropped off at one of the following Cellular Sales locations: […]
May 25, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, has opened four new stores nationwide in the past two weeks. The new stores opened in Inverness, Fla., Chattanooga, Tenn., Rochester, N.Y. and Floresville, Texas. Currently, Cellular Sales has more than 400 stores […]
May 25, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – (May 25, 2011) – When you come home to find Rover has mistaken the trash cans in the back yard for a snack bar and Sylvester has decided to use the back of your favorite upholstered chair as a claw sharpening tool, […]
May 24, 2011
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. and BRANSON, Mo. – In May 1911, the RMS Titanic slid down Slipway No. 3 at the Queen’s Yard of Harland & Wolff and settled on the waters of the Victoria Channel in Belfast, Ireland while more than 100,000 people looked on. […]
May 17, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – May 17, 2011 – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, announced today that it is expanding in South Texas. The company will invest a total of more than $1.05 million and open 10 new stores in the region by […]
May 13, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, has opened five new stores nationwide in the past two weeks. The new stores opened in Havre de Grace, Md., Grovetown, Ga., Hope Mills, N.C., Lapalco, La. and White Settlement, Texas, and a […]
May 12, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. – Google-powered Android devices have quickly emerged as the public’s favorite choice for smartphones and tablets. According to numbers released this week at Google’s I/O Developer Conference, 100 million Android-powered mobile devices have been activated since the Droid’s debut two years ago. Other […]
May 11, 2011
Knoxville, TN – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCNTV) will host its annual Gift of Hope Fundraising Luncheon on Thursday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. The Boys & Girls Clubs is excited to […]
May 9, 2011
LOUDON COUNTY, TN – Loudon County has been blessed with visionary leadership through the years, and on August 25, 2011, a select few of those individuals will be among the first to be inducted into the Loudon County Leadership Hall of Fame. The Hall of […]
May 9, 2011
Cleveland, Tenn. – Soon after the deadly tornadoes ripped through Bradley County in East Tennessee, the Girl Scouts of Troop 40243 rolled up the sleeves of their iconic green uniforms and asked what they could do to help their neighbors. Several tornadoes, including one of […]