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SMG signs contract to manage Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center

The City Council of Knoxville, Tennessee, has unanimously approved a five-year facility management contract with SMG, the country’s leading entertainment and venue management company, for the city’s largest facilities: Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, and Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center.

Home Federal Bank supports Project GRAD Knoxville through $50,000 donation

Home Federal Bank recently presented a $50,000 donation to Project GRAD Knoxville in support of the nonprofit’s scholarship program. The bank has been a major sponsor of Project GRAD Knoxville since 2002.

KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian to debut at July 4 outdoor concert

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will host the 32nd Annual Free Pilot Flying J Independence Day Concert on July 4 on the Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park at 8 p.m. This free, family-friendly concert includes patriotic tributes and a spectacular fireworks finale.

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Dr. Joe Johnson’s message of leadership resonates with South College graduates

Dr. Joe Johnson, president emeritus of the University of Tennessee, delivered a particularly fitting commencement speech about leadership.

Third class graduates from South College School of Pharmacy

During the South College School of Pharmacy graduation on Friday, June 17, Jonathan Zierden took the stage at the Tennessee Theatre in two different ways. The first was to accept his degree from the institution, and the second was to return to his first love of musical theater as he performed “This is the Moment” from the musical, Jekyll & Hyde.

News Sentinel applauds Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s choice of new director

In the Friday, June 10, edition of the Knoxville News Sentinel, the editorial board congratulated the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra on its selection of its new music director and welcomed maestro Aram Demirjian to Knoxville. Read the editorial column below, or click here

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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon now accepting proposals for ‘Healthy Living’ grants

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is currently accepting proposals for its Community Contribution Program, which will award funds for healthy living initiatives in East Tennessee. The deadline for the proposals is August 1, 2016.

Sweet P’s Barbeque offers Summer BBQ Meal Deal now through Aug. 1

To celebrate summer, Sweet P’s Barbeque is giving customers the opportunity to feed five people for only $35 with a Summer BBQ Meal Deal.

Moxley Carmichael sponsors Solstice Supper to benefit CAC Beardsley Community Farm

CAC Beardsley Community Farm, OliBea and Moxley Carmichael are partnering for the 5th annual Solstice Supper, a farm-to-table event to benefit the urban community farm.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra announces Aram Demirjian as 8th music director

Today, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra announced Aram Demirjian as its eighth Music Director.