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‘Saving Pets Challenge’ to benefit Young-Williams Animal Center

Shelter competing to win $50,000 from Michelson Found Animals Young-Williams Animal Center, the official animal shelter for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, is seeking donations to help the organization win $50,000 from Michelson Found Animals. The proceeds will

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U.S. Cellular Provides Etiquette Advice in July for National Cellphone Courtesy Month

With wireless devices more prevalent than ever, National Cellphone Courtesy Month provides an opportunity for smartphone users to reevaluate their “mobile manners” and ensure they’re aware of common etiquette tips. A recent U.S. Cellular survey1 reveals the very people who

National Senior Spelling Bee returns to Knoxville July 9

The National Senior Spelling Bee, now in its 21st year, convenes at the Knoxville Convention Center at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. Contest organizers encourage senior spelling enthusiasts to join the competition for a national title and invite area

Gerdau presents $10,000 scholarship to Maryville student

Steel recycler Gerdau has awarded Payton Miles, a Maryville Christian School graduate, a $10,000 college scholarship. Payton is one of only 15 students to receive the 2016 Gerdau Scholarship, which is open to the children of employees at the company’s

Sweet P’s Barbeque prepares July events

The celebration of summer continues, and Sweet P’s Barbeque has several fun events for patrons to enjoy in July. The Soul House, 3725 Maryville Pike, will be closed July 4-11 for cleaning and maintenance. The July events for the

KCDC awarded low-income housing tax credits for Five Points Phase 2 development

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) announced today that Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded $1,100,000 in annual tax credits for a ten-year period for the continued development of affordable housing in the Five Points community.

Asbury Place Maryville breaks ground on household residences

New long-term health care housing concept to open in fall 2017 Today, Asbury Place Maryville broke ground on a long-term health care housing concept for seniors that will offer 66 resident rooms at the campus on Sevierville Road. Construction is

Knoxville Convention Center promotes Kate Jackson to director of event services

The Knoxville Convention Center today announced the promotion of Kate Jackson to the leadership team as the director of event services, making her responsible for overseeing event managers and coordinating scheduling and training of event staff. “Because of Kate’s hard

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum hires assistant general manager, operations manager

The Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum (KCAC) has hired Mitch List as assistant general manager and Scott McKnight as operations manager.

Home Federal Bank announces promotions

Home Federal Bank has announced several promotions at its downtown Knoxville headquarters and branch offices. The promotions include: Evelyn Faller, senior vice president and human resources director Paul Arab, vice president and manager, internal audit department Tracy Best, vice president