THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel and Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park welcome Skip Adams as dual general manager

Aimbridge Hospitality has named Skip Adams as dual general manager to oversee operations at the management company’s two downtown Knoxville hotels, THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel and Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. Adams has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including food and beverage, catering, operations, convention services and general management positions for Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, … Read More

Winners announced in U.S. Cellular’s fourth annual Black History Month Art Contest

U.S. Cellular announced the three winners of its fourth annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley at a celebration at the Regal Teen Center club earlier today. In January, club members created original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, athletes, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 … Read More

KCDC’s Five Points 2 earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Five Points 2 recently was named a winner of the 2019 Orchids Awards, given annually by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Five Points 2, which earned the award in the category of new architecture, is an affordable housing complex in East Knoxville that officially opened last September. The complex covers five acres and features 84 energy-efficient affordable … Read More

‘Eat Your Heart Out’ luncheon to benefit heart health for women

Buy a $10 ticket for Aimbridge Hospitality’s “Eat Your Heart Out” luncheon and get a chance to win a free night’s stay and breakfast at THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel in downtown Knoxville. The luncheon, which will take place Thursday, March 21, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., will benefit Go Red for Women, part of the American Heart Association’s initiative to … Read More

Concerts on Cumberland series continues with Echoing Air at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral

The Concerts on Cumberland series continues Friday, March 8, when Echoing Air, an elegant baroque group, will perform at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. Echoing Air features two world-renowned countertenors in its six-piece, dynamic ensemble. The group specializes in the repertoire of the English Baroque, with an emphasis on chamber works featuring countertenor voices with baroque ensemble. The concert, which begins … Read More

South College School of Business & Technology earns accreditation candidacy

The South College School of Business & Technology has earned accreditation candidate status from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), which determined that the college’s business programs are eligible for review. South College, a private institution regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, will pursue IACBE accreditation for the accounting and business … Read More

AC Entertainment promotes Ted Heinig to vice president

AC Entertainment has promoted entertainment industry veteran Ted Heinig to vice president of the company. AC Entertainment is internationally recognized as an innovative leader in creating, producing, booking, and marketing first-class live entertainment experiences – from festivals and concerts to all types of special events. Previously serving as AC Entertainment’s vice president of concerts, Heinig’s role will expand to oversee … Read More

U.S. Cellular’s ultimate ‘team parent’ survival guide: Helping sports parents stay organized, on track and in the game

Sports families are constantly on the go, with hectic schedules, coordinating carpools, trips to away games, food sign-ups and team dinners. Keeping all the details of family life straight between work, home and sports can be a real challenge. That’s why U.S. Cellular is offering tips to help parents stay on top of their game. “Parents can use smartphones to … Read More

Nationwide surveys: Summit Medical Group locations top in patient experience

Summit Medical Group locations excel in overall patient experience, according to patient surveys conducted by SurveyVitals. In 2018, 15 Summit Medical Group locations ranked in the top 10 percent for patient experience among healthcare providers nationwide. In addition, Summit Medical Group’s overall composite score for all physician locations is 4.81 out of 5 stars. “In our mission to improve the … Read More

Tranzonic Companies hires Adam Campbell as maintenance manager

The Tranzonic Companies recently hired Adam W. Campbell as maintenance manager at the national manufacturing firm’s West Knoxville facility. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Tranzonic Companies has been in business for more than 90 years and manufactures wiping cloths; personal hygiene products; textiles; washroom supplies and accessories; wiping and cleaning supplies; and safety products. The Knoxville facility, located off Hardin … Read More