Feb. 25, 2014SOUTH COLLEGE HEALTH FAIR PROMOTES WELLNESS, DISEASE PREVENTIONSouth College School of Pharmacy students are immersed in learning about prescription medications, but they also promote wellness in hopes of preventing diseases that cause the public to have to visit them.Read More
Feb. 21, 2014KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS FOR 2,500 YOUTHThe Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform for more than 2,500 youth as part of the Very Young People’s Concerts. There are two performances: Tuesday, February 25 at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville and Wednesday, February 26 at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville.Read More
Feb. 21, 2014U.S. CELLULAR ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN 4G LTE NETWORK, RETAIL STORES AND COMMUNITIES IN TENNESSEE FOR 2013U.S. Cellular upgraded the wireless experience for its Tennessee customers in 2013 by investing $57.6 million in 4G LTE network enhancements across the state. Currently, nearly 90 percent of U.S. Cellular customers have access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection. The company also invested $13.3 million in upgrades to its existing high-speed network in Tennessee.Read More
Feb. 20, 2014YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER PLANS 24 HOURS OF SPAY/NEUTERYoung-Williams Animal Center is celebrating World Spay Day with 24 hours of surgeries for female and male cats, an “Op Around the Clock” event on Tuesday, Feb. 25, with two convenient check-in times at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.Read More
Feb. 19, 2014NEW AMBULANCE COMPANY LOCATES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN KNOX COUNTYA new medical transport company, Priority Ambulance, announced today the establishment of its corporate headquarters in Knox County, bringing more than 50 jobs to the area and several familiar faces among its leadership team.Read More
Feb. 19, 2014FIVE COVENANT HEALTH MEDICAL CENTERS RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING INFANT HEALTHFive Covenant Health hospitals that offer obstetrics services have been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association for reducing the number of babies born electively between 37 and 39 weeks, thereby increasing their chances for better lifelong health.Read More
Feb. 19, 2014KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE BOOSTED BY CDFI CERTIFICATIONThe Knoxville Area Urban League, with the City of Knoxville, announced today its new community development financial institution (CDFI) certification at its annual membership meeting at the Holiday Inn at World’s Fair Park.Read More
Feb. 18, 2014KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2014-2015 CLASSICAL SEASONThe Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Lucas Richman have announced the 2014-2015 Classical Season. 2014-15 marks the KSO’s 79th season and the Orchestra’s final year with Maestro Richman.Read More
Feb. 18, 2014‘LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL’ AT THE 7th ANNUAL MARDI GROWL PARADE AND FESTIVALWhen Henry the hound mix first came to Young-Williams Animal Center, he had been hit by a car in North Knoxville. A dislocated hip and broken pelvis left him unable to move his back legs. Henry was much closer to death than adoption.Read More
Feb. 17, 2014COUNTRY LEGEND KENNY ROGERS TO HEADLINE TENNESSEE THEATRE’S ‘STARS ON STAGE’Legendary artist Kenny Rogers, best known for country hits like “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream,” will headline the Tennessee Theatre’s annual “Stars on Stage” fundraiser on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to support ongoing operations and maintenance for the theatre in the coming year.Read More