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April 14, 2015
Publix set to open first location in Sevier County KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – April 14, 2015 – Sevier County will soon be home to popular Southeastern supermarket chain, Publix Super Markets, as the company plans to open a 45,600 square foot store in early 2016 in […]
April 10, 2015
For three days in April, Market Square and surrounding streets are transformed into a vibrant street fair featuring local artists, live entertainment, activities for children and scrumptious food vendors. More than 60 juried artists will feature and sell their work at the festival, including pieces […]
April 9, 2015
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – April 9, 2015 – The problem of financial literacy has reached a critical point in the United States as knowledge among students and adults has reached historic lows, according to a leading online resource tool. It is this fact, coupled with […]
April 8, 2015
With every brush stroke or sculpture molding, Knoxville artists will publicly reveal their creative processes during a unique two-day event, as a part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. Dogwood Art DeTour will take place on April 11-12. Artists will open their individual, normally-private studios and […]
April 6, 2015
Once again, more than one hundred professional and student artists will beautify the streets of Downtown Knoxville for the seventh-annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk with chalk in hand. In this unique event, artists will creatively transform the plain, gray sidewalk into public, full-of-life art. Dogwood […]
April 1, 2015
Proceeds to benefit Bolivian school, Knox County and surrounding schools, and the Southeast Llama Rescue KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Casa de Sara, a Knoxville-headquartered international non-profit, will host the second-annual Great Llama Race on April 11 at World’s Fair Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
March 27, 2015
WHAT: Opening of Dogwood Trails and Gardens WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 11:45 a.m. Ribbon-Cutting (open to public) Ijams Nature Center 12 p.m. Luncheon (invite-only) Ijams Nature Center 2915 Island Home Avenue – Knoxville, TN Dogwood Arts is beginning the 2015 exhibit […]
March 26, 2015
The Dogwood Arts Regional Fine Art Exhibition returns to showcase work from leading progressive and emerging artists in our region. The exhibition will encompass fine art of all styles and genres from artists, with selections made by renowned juror, Mark Scala, the founding chief curator […]
March 26, 2015
Knoxville, Tenn. – March 26, 2015 – One of the hottest new products in the alcoholic beverage industry – Knoxville-based ZMIX™, the world’s first concentrated cocktail mixer with zero calories and all natural flavors – is creating a “buzz” throughout the Nashville area with its […]
March 26, 2015
Knoxville’s budding artists will display their talents during SYNERGY, a Dogwood Arts program promoting the next generation of regional artists. The Student Art Exhibition will highlight the work of the most talented artistic students from local K-12 schools, and the East Tennessee Art Educator Exhibition […]
March 26, 2015
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – March 26, 2015 – Today, ORNL Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced that Derek Saidak has been appointed to its management team as Vice President of Member Business Services. In this role, Saidak will be responsible for managing all aspects of the […]
March 25, 2015
A Very Special Arts Festival, a unique Dogwood Arts event, celebrates the artistic endeavors of Knox County school-aged disabled students, by providing an opportunity to showcase their talents in an inviting, non-competitive environment. Art touches us all, and A Very Special Arts Festival encourages feelings […]
March 25, 2015
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – March 25, 2015 – Today, ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) released its new, market-leading mobile application – the latest in a series of technological innovations being rolled out to enhance its members’ financial services experience. The ORNL FCU mobile app […]
March 20, 2015
Note: The second and final weekend of installation for the 2015-2016 Art in Public Places Knoxville Exhibition will be taking place in Krutch Park Extension and Country Music Park this Saturday, March 21. March 20, 2015 [Knoxville, TN] – The ninth-annual Art in Public Places […]
March 18, 2015
Knoxville, Tenn. – The first day of spring is near, which means Dogwood Arts – a 55-year-old tradition and institution in Knoxville – is gearing up for its annual celebration of the region’s natural and cultural beauty through a number of vibrant events and activities […]
March 17, 2015
PHOENIX (March 17, 2015) – Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, will honor the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and it’s Commissioner, Jim Henry, for excellence in serving the state’s at-risk children and families. The commissioner and his […]
March 16, 2015
Newport, Tenn. – March 16, 2015 – Popcorn Sutton Distilling today announced that John R. Lunn has assumed the position of Master Distiller with the company. The move comes as the company continues to expand its regional presence and distribution nationwide. Lunn most recently served […]
March 9, 2015
For the second time in three months, Y-12 Federal Credit Union and ORNL Federal Credit Union have announced a new joint venture: a full-service insurance agency has been formed to serve the insurance needs of Tennesseans. The effective date for the company’s launch is March […]
March 6, 2015
Rockwood, Tenn. – Sauter Timber, one of North America’s premier wood component and timber frame providers, recently accepted its 2015 WoodWorks™ Wood Design Award for Commercial Wood Design (Industrial) at the 2015 Southeast Wood Solutions Fair in Atlanta, Georgia. The award recognizes Sauter Timber’s quality […]
March 2, 2015
Personalization is a growing buzzword in consumer reporting. The topic is filling news feeds and inboxes with a number of articles about which company is taking it to the next level and how they are succeeding. From targeted social media engagement to personalized content, companies […]
February 16, 2015
KNOXVILLE, TENN. – Feb. 16, 2015 – Officials with Lawler Wood Housing Partners, LLC, have announced that Alvin Nance will be joining the company as CEO of its Development and Property Management operating divisions, effective April 1, 2015. As part of the transition, Phil Lawson, […]
February 12, 2015
Company Giving Away FREE Car Washes from February 14-20 Locally owned and operated, 3 Minute Magic Car Wash recently announced that it will open its revolutionary, double tunnel, car wash super center on the Airport Motor Mile in Alcoa, Tenn. this Saturday, and everyone that […]
February 3, 2015
Mountain Soul Vocal Competition now accepting entries Sevierville, Tenn. – To honor the incredible songwriting of Dolly Parton, her hometown will once again host the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition, now in its 11th year. This year’s competition will be sponsored by Sound Biscuit Productions and […]
February 2, 2015
Free Community Shred Day sponsored by ORNL FCU scheduled for February 7th in Knoxville and Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) will team up once again with Cintas Document Management Company for a Community Shred Day on Saturday, February 7th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at both the Millertown Pike and Oak Ridge Main branches of […]
January 27, 2015
Non-profit brings hope and smiles to Windy City and surrounding communities Chicago, Ill. – Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) hosted a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Prentice Women’s Hospital on the campus of Northwestern Memorial Hospital to announce the launch of its […]
January 22, 2015
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – The 28th season of Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede promises to be the most exciting and unique yet, as all-new sights and sounds will create an atmosphere unlike any other. “I want to dazzle our guests in 2015 with a completely new […]
January 22, 2015
Knoxville, Tenn. – Although gas prices have recently dropped, interest in alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) remains high, with plug-in electric car sales for 2014 climbing more than 22 percent from a year earlier. Recently, President Obama reminded the American public that gas prices will go […]
January 14, 2015
It was announced today that ORNL Federal Credit Union raised $64,861 during the United Way of Anderson County’s recent annual giving campaign, bringing the total for the last two years to over $131,000 in contributions. “At ORNL Federal Credit Union, we are committed to making […]
January 7, 2015
I don’t remember the movie I was watching the other day, but there was a memorable line that struck me, both on a personal and professional level. During one of the more docile scenes, the main character, whom I tragically can’t recall, calmly and confidently […]