November 6, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – As Walmart and the Walmart Foundation continue “Walmart Gives Back,” a holiday giving initiative that will provide $32 million in monetary and in-kind donations to charitable organizations across the U.S., a refrigerator truck donated by the Walmart Foundation will arrive at Second Harvest […]
November 6, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – The women’s adult tennis team from Fort Sanders in Knoxville brought home the United States Tennis Association (USTA) team national championship. In a classic nail-biter, Anne Cherney’s 3.0 women’s team defeated Montana for the title in Tucson, Ariz. after some early setbacks. […]
November 3, 2009
Springfield, Missouri — The new Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. has people talking in Missouri. This week, Titanic Museum owner John Joslyn was featured in a Springfield Business Journal story about the famous ship that is dropping anchor in East Tennessee. The article by Matt […]
October 30, 2009
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, the southeast’s largest indoor and outdoor waterpark resort, is now offering surfing lessons. Because it’s always 84-degrees at Wilderness at the Smokies, students can learn to ride the waves in the mountains – regardless of […]
October 28, 2009
Knoxville, TN – PetSafe, the industry leader in pet safety and lifestyle product solutions, announces today the acquisition of the Pet Porte Smart Flap, from Microchip Cat Flaps Ltd., a British electronic pet door company. “The technology of the Pet Porte microchip door is the […]
October 28, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn. – Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, the southeast’s largest indoor and outdoor waterpark resort, will open its newest attraction, Runaway Canyon, in November. Runaway Canyon will be located in the Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark at Wilderness at the Smokies. Runaway Canyon is […]
October 20, 2009
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee — Passengers and crew members of the Titanic will be the focus of the new $25 million Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Beth Haynes of WBIR television explains what vistors will experience as they tour the museum when it opens early next […]
October 20, 2009
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee — The new Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is making waves and drawing attention as it towers above the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Scheduled to open next April, the Titanic Museum will be a permanent tribute to the ship and its passengers. […]
October 19, 2009
Corsicana, Texas – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Corsicana, Texas, and has opened a new store. The new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store opened at 3731 W. 7th Avenue. Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company […]
October 14, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. — Dane Scism, the founder and CEO of Knoxville-based Cellular Sales, is featured on WBIR‘s “Newsmakers” segment this week. Cellular Sales is the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless and, in spite of a tough economy, has been growing by leaps and bounds. […]
October 9, 2009
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. — The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is taking shape quickly. In recent weeks, the number of visitors to the attraction’s free Preview Trailer has steadily increased. In anticipation of the Titanic Museum’s grand opening in early 2010, visitors are getting a sneak peek at […]
October 8, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn. – Former President George W. Bush spoke last evening at Bridgemont, the Sevierville, Tenn. development that includes the Sevierville Events Center and Wilderness at the Smokies resort, during the Phil Waldrep Ministries “Celebrators” conference taking place at the resort this week. Bush […]
October 7, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn. – Former President George W. Bush will speak this evening at Bridgemont, the Sevierville, Tenn. development that includes the Sevierville Events Center and Wilderness at the Smokies resort, during the Phil Waldrep Ministries “Celebrators” conference taking place at the resort this week. Bush […]
October 6, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – A bark from a dog can provide home security or serve as a friendly hello and invitation to play. It can also be the first step to sleep deprivation, frequent visits from animal control officers, and silent long-term grudges between formerly cordial […]
October 6, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – Clayton Homes is adding social media to the public relations duties handled by Ackermann PR, the manufacturer’s national Agency of Record. The firm will now include social media strategic development as part of public relations efforts on behalf of the company. Ackermann’s […]
October 1, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn. – Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville, which has been open a little more than one year, is growing again. This fall, a new attraction will open in the Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark at Wilderness at the Smokies, and insiders say the […]
September 29, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn – Ackermann PR announced that Shane Rhyne has been hired as the company’s Digital Communications Associate. Rhyne brings a background in print, broadcast, and digital media to the company’s expanding services in digital and social media. “Adding Shane to our staff allows us […]
September 28, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. — Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer, has joined forces with Cell Phones for Soldiers at many of its stores in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nationwide nonprofit group that distributes free telephone calling cards to […]
September 24, 2009
Maryville, Tenn. – More than 400 children in Tennessee are in state custody right now, waiting to be adopted; more than half of those are teenagers. That is the reason 85 riders, each one connected to adoption in some way, are traveling 433.7 miles across […]
September 22, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn – Many people are suffering with the current condition of the economy, and this includes the country’s senior citizens. Seniors are struggling to finance living expenses, home improvements and even health care. Sevier County Bank will provide an option to these seniors that […]
September 21, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn. – Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville, Tenn. now has ESPN “Game Plan” and “NFL Sunday Ticket” with coverage of every NCAA and NFL football game on Saturday and Sunday in the Hidden Trail Restaurant at Stonehill Lodge. The restaurant, which is […]
September 21, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia – The new, Energy Star™ rated i-house from Clayton Homes has arrived in the Atlanta area and can now be viewed, toured and purchased at Clayton Homes of Jonesboro. The model i-house – one of only a few nationwide – was built at Clayton’s […]
September 17, 2009
Maryville, Tenn. – Sept. 16, 2009 – Baseball, LLC, a group of East Tennessee investors that recently purchased Cherokee Athletic and Cherokee Baseball and Softball Academy, has hired Ripken Design of Aberdeen, Md. to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a local multi-million dollar world-class […]
September 16, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – In advance of the Adoption Tour, a 433.7 mile bike ride across the state of Tennessee, Harmony Adoptions has hired Ackermann PR for media relations and marketing communications support. Based in Maryville, Harmony Adoptions is an adoption agency that provides support and education for families. […]
September 15, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. — Something exciting is about to set sail in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and Ackermann PR is going to help launch it. The new $25 million Titanic Museum Attraction has hired Ackermann PR of Knoxville to provide strategy and manage its public and media […]
September 15, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – Greenleaf 3D, an Autodesk value-added reseller and design software specialist has recently expanded in to the Atlanta market. The Greenleaf 3D team in Atlanta offers more than 30 years of experience in the industry and is lead by Matthew Sulhoff and AJ […]
September 4, 2009
Alcoa, Tenn.— More than 135 East Tennessee Medical Group (ETMG) volunteers are nearing the end of their Blount County Habitat for Humanity house construction, as they dedicate a new home for the Mark Roach family at 9 a.m. Sat. Sept. 12, in the new Norwood […]
September 4, 2009
Gatlinburg, TN – The south’s premier event for Christian youth, Resurrection, announced the creation of a new position today, naming an executive director. For the first time in the organization’s 25-year history, Resurrection will be led by executive director, Jason Roe. More than 12,500 teens […]
September 2, 2009
Knoxville, Tenn. – Inc. magazine ranked Cellular Sales No. 183 on the “Inc. 5,000” list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately held retail companies. Cellular Sales was ranked No. 2,069 on the third annual overall list of the fastest growing companies. The Inc. 5,000 represents a […]
August 28, 2009
Sevierville, Tenn. – The Travel Channel’s “Extreme Resorts” television show featured Wilderness at the Smokies’ sister resort, Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort located in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., as one of the world’s eight most extreme resort properties. Joe Eck, general manager at Wilderness Hotel & […]