In honor of Earth Day, UScellular encourages people to keep their old electronic devices out of landfills and is providing incentives to do so. Customers can get up to $500 when they trade in qualified smartphones online or in-store or easily recycle them at any UScellular location. The company also offers East Tennessee customers tips on how they can be … Read More
Nearly 50 businesses in downtown Knoxville are hiring, and the Downtown Knoxville Alliance is offering a roundup of work opportunities on its website. “Downtown Knoxville is open for business, and multiple ways to work in this unique district with so much energy are available now from retail to hospitality to restaurants,” said Michele Hummel, executive director of the Downtown Knoxville … Read More
Highway Transport becomes a Women in Trucking Association corporate member Highway Transport is now a corporate member of the Women in Trucking Association, a nonprofit that encourages and supports women’s employment in the transportation industry. According to the American Trucking Association, the number of female truck drivers increased by 68% between 2010 and 2018. While more women continue to get … Read More
Pilot Flying J, the largest network of travel centers in North America, invites guests to enjoy a free cup of all-natural cold brew with the purchase of any breakfast sandwich or breakfast burrito in celebration of National Cold Brew Day. Guests who download or open the myRewards PlusTM app on April 20, 2021, will find the exclusive one-time offer to … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center is at critical capacity for adult dogs, so the shelter is offering a four-day “Don’t ‘Pittie’ a Shelter Dog, Adopt One” special starting Thursday, April 15, that waives fees in exchange for a donation. During the special from April 15-18, adopters of adult dogs of any breed or mix, not just “pitties,” will make a mandatory donation … Read More
Pilot Company, one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers in North America, will host its annual National Hiring Day on Tuesday, April 27, with virtual meet and greets across North America. As more travelers get back on the road this spring and summer, Pilot Company seeks to fill more than 5,000 positions with … Read More
Downtown Knoxville celebrates spring with Firefly Nights, an enchanting new light installation that adds a bit of sparkle to the trees of Market Square. Inspired by the synchronous fireflies that attract thousands of visitors to Elkmont and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park every spring, Firefly Nights includes more than 12,000 lights that “flash” from sunset to sunrise through the … Read More
The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians will offer a limited-time extended membership just in time for summer camp registration. Sign up to be a Girl Scout today to get in on summer camp and enjoy an extended annual membership through September 30, 2022. “So many members tell us that their favorite part about being a Girl Scout is the … Read More
As pet owners leave home more as COVID-19 slows, Young-Williams Animal Center is sharing tips to make this transition easier for pets that could experience separation anxiety. We want to help keep pets with the families who love them. Ease your pet into a new routine. Pets thrive on routine but also are adaptable and quick learners. Whether it’s potty … Read More
Sweet P’s Barbeque will host a hiring fair on Monday, April 12, to fill more than 30 positions at its new Uptown Corner restaurant in Fountain City. The job fair will take place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the new restaurant at 3029 Tazewell Pike. Sweet P’s management will meet and interview candidates outside throughout the … Read More
