Tranzonic Companies hiring for more than 40 positions in Knoxville

Due to product line expansion, The Tranzonic Companies is hiring for 40 positions at its West Knoxville facility. The company is seeking production team members and forklift operators for first, second and third shifts. The company offers full benefits, including sick time, paid vacation, wellness incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability, group life insurance, production incentives and attendance … Read More

The Trust Company of Tennessee adds Fillers as relationship manager

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Kevin S. Fillers as a relationship manager in the firm’s Knoxville office. Based in Knoxville, The Trust Company of Tennessee is a state-chartered bank with more than $3.5 billion under management. The company helps individuals, families, business owners and charities make better decisions with money through wealth management, corporate retirement and personal trust … Read More

KCDC elevates Taylor-Allen to vice president of rental assistance

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has elevated Debbie Taylor-Allen to the position of vice president of rental assistance. “Debbie has done an excellent job managing Section 8 programs for KCDC,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “This new position within our organization now reflects her full responsibility and oversight, and she has definitely earned this new title.” … Read More

More than $4 million available for utility bill assistance

KUB to resume service disconnections Oct. 19 As our community navigates a new normal, some may find themselves in need of financial assistance. Funds are available through community agencies to help residents who are unable to pay utility bills. More than $4 million dollars in funding from the Federal CARES Act, grants, and local donations, are available to help our … Read More

Tranzonic Companies hires Charlie Hayes to manage East Knoxville warehouse

The Tranzonic Companies recently hired Charlie Hayes as warehouse manager for its facility on Governor John Sevier Highway. Opened in early 2019, the warehouse is the company’s second Knox County location. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Tranzonic Companies was founded nearly a century ago and manufactures and distributes wiping cloths, personal hygiene products, textiles, washroom supplies and accessories, wiping and … Read More

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation adds new resident commissioner

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Rosalind Hall as a resident commissioner to the Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Board of Commissioners. Hall will serve a two-year term. “We welcome Rosalind to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley said. “As a resident commissioner, she brings her commitment to serving families and insight about living within our Lonsdale … Read More

The Christman Company donates new toys to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

The Christman Company donated more than 200 toys to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital so that patients have new stuffed animals, books and games during the COVID-19 pandemic. For health and safety reasons due to the pandemic, toys can’t be shared by the hospitalized children because of stringent cleaning protocols. The children are allowed to take the toys home upon release … Read More

South College Atlanta earns programmatic accreditation for radiography program

South College Atlanta has earned programmatic accreditation for its Associate of Science in Radiography (AS) by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The three-year initial award of accreditation by JRCERT, which became official in August, ensures that the first graduating class of 2020 will earn an AS degree from a fully accredited program at the Atlanta … Read More

The Trust Company of Tennessee adds Alex Butler as systems analyst

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Alex Butler as a systems analyst in the firm’s Knoxville headquarters. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $3.5 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and charities make better decisions with money through wealth management, … Read More

New downtown signage highlights how to help businesses stay open

New signage will be displayed across downtown Knoxville to remind people that staying safe and healthy can help downtown businesses stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, the messaging will be installed in businesses and public areas around the downtown district. The eye-catching signage, provided by Downtown Knoxville Alliance, will educate the public about the health … Read More