August 19, 2010
Cathy Ackermann, Ackermann PR‘s founder and CEO, talked to WATE television in Knoxville to discuss promising signs on the local economic horizon. Watch the entire interview by clicking on the image below. Media Contact Rick Laney (865) 584-0550 rlaney@ackermannpr.com
August 18, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Ackermann PR, Knoxville’s only Top 100-ranked public relations and marketing agency, today announced that for the first six months ending June 30, 2010, the firm generated 20 new account relationships and a 45 percent increase in revenues, 2010 versus 2009. The agency’s […]
August 17, 2010
Moving Picture Books releases “Myles’ Pesky Friends” by Brad Martin, former Chairman and CEO of Saks
Knoxville, Tenn. – Moving Picture Books has just released a new digital book and packaged book/DVD called “Myles’ Pesky Friends” by Brad Martin, the former Chairman and CEO of department store retailer Saks Incorporated. “Myles’ Pesky Friends” is set in Grenada in the Eastern Caribbean. […]
August 11, 2010
Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee – It will snow this holiday season in Pigeon Forge; Titanic Museum Attraction guarantees it. Starting Saturday, November 13, it will snow – yes, REAL snow – at the Titanic every Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. through January 1, […]
August 10, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn., – Today, AT&T* announced a $105,000 corporate contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee to support Project Learn in 21 clubs across the state. Project Learn features a program that provides supplemental learning activities to strengthen developmental skills. Each of the selected clubs will […]
August 10, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, announced today that it is expanding in South Florida. The company will open six new stores and add at least 100 new sales consultants in the next four months. Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless […]
August 6, 2010
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Clayton Homes, the nation’s largest modular and manufactured home builder, will soon be shipping classrooms to Haiti as part of an agreement with the Clinton Foundation…all part of an incredible humanitarian effort spearheaded by former President Bill Clinton. During the groundbreaking ceremony […]
July 23, 2010
ALCOA, Tenn. –Board Certified family practice physician Lisa Marie Bowling, M.D., will join the staff of East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, Tenn. She begins accepting patients July 19. She comes to Alcoa from Birmingham, Ala., where she previously practiced at ACIPCO Medical […]
July 21, 2010
Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless Opens National Call Center in Knoxville, Tenn. and Adds 250 New Jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville-based Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, announced today that it is opening a new National Call Center at 9038 Cross Park Drive NW across from the U.S. Post Office near Cedar Bluff Road. Cellular Sales also announced it […]
July 19, 2010
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Florida and New York. The new Cellular Sales stores opened at 10720 US Hwy 441 in Leesburg, Fla. and 160 Dolson Avenue in Middletown, N.Y. last week. Cellular Sales is […]
July 15, 2010
Left to right: Jim Martin (Cellular Sales), Russell Smith (Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina, President and CEO), Tyler Pratt (Wish child), Kayley Pratt (sister of Wish child), Donna Pratt (mother of Wish child), Tim Pratt (father of Wish child), Mike Baker (Cellular Sales), Ari Mendlovitz […]
July 8, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – SmartBank announced that Bill Arant has been named Executive Vice President. Arant brings nearly 50 years of banking experience to the organization. “Having Bill come to work with us is a true honor,” said Billy Carroll, President and CEO. “His experience and […]
July 6, 2010
Clark, Ky. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Clark, Ky. The new Cellular Sales store opened at 1515 W. Lexington Avenue in Clark last week. Cellular Sales is a 17-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. […]
June 29, 2010
Front Royal, Va. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Front Royal, Va. The new Cellular Sales store opened at 1411 N. Shenandoah Avenue in Front Royal, Va. last week. Cellular Sales is a 17-year old privately held company […]
June 29, 2010
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – With summer vacation in full swing, parents and educators are singing the praises of WonderWorks – one of Pigeon Forge’s premier vacation destinations. By combining fun, completely interactive zones with science, art and physical challenges, WonderWorks is a comprehensive learning experience […]
June 29, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – One of Knoxville’s leading dentists is joining forces with one of Maryville’s leading dentists, creating the only East Tennessee practice with two members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Ruth E. Bailey of Knoxville welcomes Dr. Nadim Jubran into her […]
June 28, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – The new Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. had its first-ever wedding last Friday morning when Casey Hollon and Kevin Foster, both of Savannah, Ga., tied the knot on the ship’s Grand Staircase. The wedding, attended by approximately 30 friends and […]
June 28, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – The new Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. has been named one of the “Top Five Attractions” in East Tennessee. The results of the poll, conducted by Knoxville’s WBIR (NBC) television, were released on Friday, June 25, 2010. WBIR anchor Robin […]
June 22, 2010
St. Joseph, Mo. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in St. Joseph, Mo. The new Cellular Sales store opened at 904 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph last week. Cellular Sales is a 17-year old privately held company headquartered […]
June 21, 2010
Sevierville, Tenn. –Local, regional and national sporting events are flocking to the new Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville, Tenn. Within a one-day drive for 75 percent of the Eastern U.S. population, Wilderness at the Smokies resort provides a perfect location for sporting events […]
June 17, 2010
Alcoa, Tenn. — Rick Davis, of Robbinsville, N.C., recently joined the Alcoa Community Advisory Board. Founded in 2001, the Alcoa Inc. Community Advisory Board assists Alcoa Inc.’s Tennessee Operations in the prioritization of its Alcoa Foundation grants by sharing the needs of their constituents and […]
June 16, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Virginia, New York and Tennessee. The new stores opened at 4014 Electric Road in Roanoke, Va. and in Hudson Valley Mall, located at 1300 Ulster Avenue, in Kingston, N.Y. A new […]
June 15, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – The wait is over. The PetSafe Downtown Dog Park officially opened today to Knoxville dogs and their owners! Today, during a ceremony at the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park, City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Randy Boyd, President & CEO of Radio Systems […]
June 14, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Clayton Homes, the nation’s largest home builder, announced that Joe Belcher has been named the inaugural winner of the James L. Clayton Award. Belcher, who has been with the company for 25 years, is currently serving as a Zone Sales Manager. The […]
June 14, 2010
It’s official! The grand opening of the PetSafe Downtown Knoxville Dog Park is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15 at 10 a.m.! City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Radio Systems Corporation Randy Boyd and other distinguished guests will be on hand to dedicate the park. The park […]
June 9, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, has opened two new locations in Nashville, Tenn. and Versailles, Ky. The new Versailles, Ky. Cellular Sales store opened at 479 Lexington Road last week. The Nashville store is located at 15567 Old […]
June 9, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – The new Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. has been open for just two months and already more than 135,000 “passengers” have toured the painstakingly authentic recreation of the world’s most famous ship. The world’s largest Titanic Museum Attraction, which is […]
June 7, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Every pet needs clean, fresh and healthy water. But sometimes, pets can be particular about the way they hydrate. Pet industry leader Radio Systems Corporation has acquired Veterinary Ventures Inc. to make sure all those different requests can be met. In 1994, […]
May 28, 2010
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – (May 28, 2010) – While service men and women are away serving our country, they go months without many of the daily conveniences afforded by waking up each morning in their homes. Recognizing this sacrifice, Clayton Homes is introducing the “Salute Our […]
May 28, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding again. The new Cellular Sales stores opened in Malta, N.Y., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Austin, Texas. Cellular Sales is a 17-year-old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. The company currently operates […]