News
July 13, 2015
We pitch client stories to the national media on a regular basis, but we always ask ourselves a number of key questions about the pitch before reaching out to an editor or reporter at a major publication. Check out Cathy’s column from yesterday’s Knoxville News Sentinel for some […]
July 10, 2015
LaFollette, Tenn. – INVISION, a national magazine for American eye care professionals, recently announced that LaFollette Eye Clinic has been named one of “America’s Finest Optical Retailers” for 2015. This distinction comes less than a year after the clinic’s move to a new facility and […]
July 1, 2015
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Today, ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) announced that Alex Minge has been appointed as the Credit Union’s new Vice President of Investment Services. In this role, Minge will be responsible for managing and overseeing all of ORNL FCU’s non-deposit investment […]
June 15, 2015
One-of-a-kind fundraiser to help protect victims of child abuse KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – It is said that a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds, and five children die from abuse and neglect every day. This is the driving force behind Childhelp’s East Tennessee […]
June 3, 2015
WHEN: Tuesday, June 9th – 11:30 a.m. WHERE: 215 S. Rutgers Ave Oak Ridge, TN 37830 ABOUT: ORNL FCU will be breaking ground on its new high-efficiency, forward-looking branch in Oak Ridge, adjacent to the Credit Union’s headquarters. This step comes after the original branch […]
May 28, 2015
Ackermann PR continues to be in a growth mode. We are looking to fill two key positions. The professional opportunities we are currently recruiting include: Senior Account Manager – a qualified, senior-level counselor with relevant marketing and public relations experience who can work with our […]
May 21, 2015
Sevierville, Tenn. – Sevierville’s 11th Annual Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass festival, held this past weekend attracted more than 40,000 local and out-of-town guests to downtown Sevierville for two full days and nights filled with arts, crafts, toe-tapping music and some of the best barbeque in […]
May 21, 2015
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 20, 2015 – Officials with Furrow Auction Company have announced they will be selling the 11.52-acre home place and personal property of the late Sen. Howard H. Baker, Jr., at auction on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Huntsville, Tenn. […]
May 14, 2015
Columbus, Ohio. – May 14, 2015 – Today, Realtree® Outdoor Energy, the #1 energy drink brand for living life outdoors, introduced two new innovative flavors to its consumers – Emerald Ice™ and Bush Master™. Each flavor is bold and exciting and provides the refreshing taste […]
May 13, 2015
Maryville, Tenn. – May 13, 2015 – Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson (SMH-D), the number one Harley-Davidson dealer in the Knoxville and Sevierville areas, will be giving away $3,250 to area high schools this Saturday, May 16, as its annual “Bike Build-Off” comes to a close. For […]
May 7, 2015
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – May 7, 2015 – With mortgage originations forecasted to reach $1.3 trillion in 2015, and the spring home buying season upon us, CU Community, LLC – a credit union service organization (CUSO) wholly-owned by ORNL Federal Credit Union – has released […]
May 6, 2015
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is holding open call auditions for male and female performers to join their fast-paced production. Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Dixie Stampede unveiled their new look earlier this year, […]
May 4, 2015
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) will team up once again with Shred Company for a Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at both the North Knoxville and Lenoir City branches of ORNL FCU. ORNL […]
May 1, 2015
It’s a big day for two local credit unions… Less than two months after announcing its formation, the new joint venture between Y-12 Federal Credit Union and ORNL Federal Credit Union known as CU Insurance Services of Tennessee, LLC, is now open for business and […]
April 24, 2015
Ackermann PR recently announced the promotion of Ryan Willis to senior account manager. Willis has been with the agency for more than nine years and provides overall account management and planning to a number of the agency’s clients. His industry experience includes representing clients in […]
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 […]