March 18, 2010
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 18, 2010) — The Great Smokies Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America has a new Scout Executive. Larry Brown comes to Knoxville from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A group of local Scout volunteers and supporters chose him from three finalists, all of […]
March 18, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – The CEO of one of America’s largest music distribution companies said today that packaging music for consumers priced at $10 or less is a key part of the industry’s future. “Last week, Warner recording artist Blake Shelton, came out with a “six […]
March 17, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. — This Saturday evening Knoxville’s WBIR will broadcast three hours of Titanic programming beginning at 8 p.m. The special, called “An Evening Aboard The Titanic” starts with a two-hour documentary produced by John Joslyn, owner of the new Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon […]
March 17, 2010
Alcoa, Tenn. (March 17, 2010) – Imagine 53 dump trucks, containing paper, cardboard and aluminum, parked end-to-end across East Tennessee Medical Group’s parking lot, 266 Joule Street. The contents of those 53 trucks are the equivalent of the materials ETMG shredded and recycled in 2009. […]
March 17, 2010
Nashville, TN – (March 17,2010) – EDP Biotech, a Knoxville-based company today briefed Tennessee state legislators on its revolutionary ColoMarker™ colon cancer test which potentially could save 50,000 lives and more than $12 billion in healthcare costs annually in the U.S. Legislators were also provided […]
March 16, 2010
Evans, Colo. – The new, Energy Star™ rated i-house from Clayton Homes has arrived in the Evans area and can now be viewed, toured and purchased at Clayton Homes of Evans. The model i-house – one of only a few nationwide – was built at […]
March 15, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Walmart is known for ‘every day low prices’ on thousands of items to cut costs for Americans, and its associates are hoping that those low prices will draw people to donate peanut butter and make their very first food drive for Second Harvest […]
March 10, 2010
Maryville, Tenn. – Ruby Tuesday – with more than 800 casual dining restaurants across the U.S. – is giving guests and NCAA basketball fans alike a chance to win $1 million cash in its 2010 Million Dollar Bracket Challenge Sweepstakes. Guests can enter to win […]
March 9, 2010
Knoxville, TN (March 9, 2010) – More than $12 trillion in merchandise is shipped annually using approximately 200 million intermodal containers, according to a recent cargo security study. Merchandise shipped via these containers includes items of high street value including cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, computers and other […]
March 9, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Moving Picture Books is featuring a new series of Sesame Street digital books as part of its dynamic animated book library available at www.movingpicturebooks.com. Six Sesame Street titles are available for download to computers and mobile devices. Each story includes bonus educational […]
March 9, 2010
San Antonio, Texas – One of the largest residential modular construction projects ever is going up at a U.S. Army base in San Antonio, Texas. The Army found it could create housing for 1200 military medical trainees faster and more cost effectively by turning to […]
March 4, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Determined, focused, hard working and dedicated – these are all characteristics of this year’s Invisible Fence® Brand Dealer Recognition Award recipients. The awards honor dealers from around the country for their excellence in a variety of critical business areas including, marketing, sales […]
March 4, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless phones and service, is raising the bar on customer expectations of wireless service providers with an unparalleled customer training program. The company’s “Wireless Internet: The Mobile Office” course teaches businesspeople how […]
March 3, 2010
Maryville, Tenn. – Only two months in to 2010, and one local company is beginning the year by winning a large contract overseas, while also projecting another significant growth year. Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS), a Maryville-based company specializing in providing governments and organizations around […]
March 2, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Recognition is not always reserved for the largest and loudest businesses. One local business was recently recognized on a national level for their work and success in the pet safety industry. Invisible Fence of the Tennessee Valley was one of three finalists […]
March 1, 2010
Asheville, N.C. – Progress Energy Carolinas’ generation mix in Western N.C. is a little sunnier, as the region’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) array is now online and generating electricity. The new 555-kilowatt (kW) Evergreen Solar Farm is owned and operated by FLS Energy and built […]
February 26, 2010
Knoxville, TN – What began as a home-grown family recipe more than 40 years ago is now fueling rapid company growth, an extended product line and expanded distribution on the shelves of the country’s major grocery chains for BKW Seasonings. A little more than two […]
February 23, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Training your dog is one of the best ways to enjoy your relationship to the fullest. Luckily, there’s a pet safety company that’s just as passionate about giving your dog the best training available. Radio Systems Corporation, makers of the PetSafe brand, […]
February 19, 2010
Thousands of East Tennesseans face this decision daily Knoxville, TN – It is a frightening sign of our troubled economy. Every night in East Tennessee more than 245,500 people go to bed not sure if they will have food to eat in the next few […]
February 19, 2010
Maryville, Tenn. – More than 50 adoption advocates will brave the chilly waters of the Little River in Blount County as they bring awareness to the hundreds of children waiting to be adopted in Tennessee. This is the third year that Harmony Adoptions, one […]
February 16, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Pets are considered a critical part of the family, providing love, affection and companionship. So why think twice about providing the healthiest products available on the market for your best friend? PetSafe®, the industry leader in pet safety and behavior products, recently […]
February 16, 2010
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – The new $25 million dollar permanent Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. will open on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. with a star-studded Grand Opening hosted by Regis Philbin. The event, which is open to the public, also […]
February 10, 2010
KNOXVILLE — Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2010 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Alumni Awards. Nominations are due Feb. 19. The awards are sponsored by the UT Alumni Board of Directors. This is the second year alumni will be honored for their service and […]
February 3, 2010
Maryville, TN – Although Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year, Ruby Tuesday will be “sharing the love” all weekend long. On February 12th, 13th and 14th, guests at Ruby’s can enjoy a special Valentine’s Dinner for Two that begins with a shared appetizer, includes […]
February 2, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – The more we know about how domestic animals behave, the better we can care for them. That’s one of the reasons that PetSafe, the industry leader in pet safety and behavior products, will fund one of the few veterinary school behaviorist positions in […]
February 2, 2010
CHARLESTON, South Carolina – (February 2, 2010) – The new, Energy Star™ rated i-house from Clayton Homes has arrived in the Charleston area and can now be viewed, toured and purchased at Clayton Homes of N. Charleston. The model i-house – one of only a few […]
February 1, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – In celebration of the arrival of Tennessee’s new head football coach, Pimento’s Café and Market will be giving away nearly 8,000 beautifully decorated and delicious orange and white, football-themed cupcakes for the next six days, February 1 – February 7, 2010. This […]
January 29, 2010
Sevierville, Tenn. – Sevierville native, Claude N. Huff Jr. recently joined the Sevier County Bank staff, a bank where members of his family have been stockholders and customers since 1909. A graduate of Sevier County High School, Huff brings more than 33 years of experience […]
January 26, 2010
Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Jefferson City, Mo. The new Cellular Sales store will open on February 1 at 2015 Missouri Blvd. Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. The […]
January 22, 2010
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — HGTV has signed Heather Armstrong of dooce.com, recognized as America’s most popular “mommyblogger,” to an exclusive programming development deal in which she will work with HGTV’s online and on-air production teams to create innovative convergence programming for the network. “We are thrilled […]