Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon announces road closures along race routes

Streets and lanes will be blocked within the center city and surrounding areas for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon race events on April 1-2. All roads are expected to be open by 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Big Ears Festival, sports games and concerts will be happening simultaneously in the area, and organizers are expecting high volume. Participants are urged … Read More

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon encourages runners to claim their victory during April 1-2 race weekend

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon returns Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2. The theme, “This is your year,” encourages participants to claim their personal victory, whether they’re a first-time runner or elite marathoner. The premier East Tennessee event is expected to attract thousands of participants and spectators for a slate of races, wellness events and post-race festivities. “This is the Covenant … Read More

Covenant Health opens campus to serve patients in South Knoxville

Covenant Health South to offer primary care, urgent care, imaging and other healthcare services Covenant Health is bringing convenient care to the people of South Knoxville and Seymour. The East Tennessee-based health system has constructed a new medical facility in South Knoxville, located at the corner of Chapman Highway and Mountain Grove Drive. In addition to urgent care, medical services … Read More

Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians’ ‘Reach for the Peaks’ hiking fundraiser returns

Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians invites troops, former Girl Scouts, family members and supporters to explore the outdoors during the third annual “Reach for the Peaks” fundraiser, sponsored by Home Federal Bank, McCarty Holsaple McCarty and Target One Marketing Group. The hiking event from March 4-19 coincides with the organization’s founding day and National Girl Scout Week. Registration is … Read More

Moxley Carmichael promotes Maria McHale to director of client services

  Maria McHale has been promoted to director of client services at Moxley Carmichael because of her exceptional service on behalf of the firm’s clients. McHale, whose previous title was senior account executive, handles key accounts for Moxley Carmichael, including UScellular, Hillcrest Healthcare, Young-Williams Animal Center and Priority Ambulance. She delivers marketing, public relations and visibility services, including strategic counsel, … Read More

Covenant Health, Encompass Health host grand opening celebrations for two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Knoxville

Joint venture includes new 51-bed freestanding rehabilitation hospital and renovation of downtown location Today, Covenant Health and Encompass Health hosted a grand opening celebration for two joint venture locations in Knoxville, including a new 51-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital and renovation of the existing rehabilitation facility at Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center near downtown Knoxville. The freestanding hospital, Patricia … Read More

Moxley Carmichael promotes Amy Barger to office coordinator

Moxley Carmichael has promoted Amy Barger to office coordinator to oversee the firm’s office systems, key tasks and procedures and assist upper management with critical functions. “Amy is an indispensable part of our team and a key reason for the success of the company as she handles so many daily operations and functions,” said Lauren Miller, CEO of Moxley Carmichael. … Read More

Highway Transport’s Pam Randol selected as finalist for NTTC Driver of the Year Grand Champion

The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has recognized Highway Transport driver Pamela “Pam” Randol as one of eight finalists in the 2022-2023 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion program. The eight finalists advance to the final round of the selection process in Arlington, Virginia, where a panel of industry professionals will judge contestants on their knowledge of … Read More

Knox County fifth grader wins national Girl Scout essay contest

  Gracie Ogle will receive a badge that has been to the moon A fifth-grade Girl Scout from Ball Camp Elementary is the winner of a national essay contest titled “Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back.” Gracie Ogle participated in the contest and will be awarded a Space Science badge that has been to space on NASA’s Artemis I. … Read More