The Trust Company of Tennessee adds Linck as senior vice president, relationship manager

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Sheryl Linck as a senior vice president and relationship manager in the firm’s Knoxville office. Based in Knoxville, The Trust Company of Tennessee is a state-chartered bank with more than $3.5 billion under management. The company helps individuals, families, business owners and charities make better decisions with money through wealth management, corporate retirement … Read More

Cherokee Distributing Company announces renewed partnership with the Vol Network

Sponsorship with exclusive producer and marketer of Tennessee athletics programming will promote the Coors Light, Dos Equis, Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea brands Cherokee Distributing Company, a leading beer wholesaler in the state, and the Vol Network, the exclusive producer and marketer of the University of Tennessee athletics program, have worked to serve Tennessee for more than 50 years … Read More

Gastrointestinal Associates welcomes Dr. Kevin Patrick Meyers

Dr. Kevin Patrick Meyers has joined Gastrointestinal Associates, one of the leading GI practices in the Southeast. Meyers is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. “Dr. Meyers’s expertise, especially in endoscopic treatment, is a … Read More

South College School of Pharmacy receives $8,000 from Walgreens to promote diversity

South College recently received an $8,000 donation from Walgreens to fund a diversity and inclusion student scholarship that promotes programs to attract diversity to the School of Pharmacy. The purpose of the Walgreens Diversity Scholarship is to recognize student pharmacists who represent a diverse group or underrepresented minority and have an interest in community pharmacy. “We are grateful to Walgreens … Read More

YMCA offers free challenge to re-energize spirit, mind and body

Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired in these COVID-19 times? The YMCA of East Tennessee invites the community to participate in a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body. “Now, more than ever before, we need to recharge and refocus,” YMCA of East Tennessee President and CEO Jim Dickson said. “The COVID-19 pandemic … Read More

Young-Williams Animal Center offers $25 adoptions to ‘Empty the Shelters’ with BISSELL Pet Foundation

Fall adoption event takes place nationwide Oct. 1-4 to find forever homes for homeless pets On October 1-4, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is teaming up with 160 shelter and rescue partners in 33 states, including Young-Williams Animal Center, to reduce adoption fees and find forever homes during Empty the Shelters (ETS). All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can … Read More

Athens Medical Group joins Summit Medical Group

Athens Medical Group is now a part of Summit Medical Group, East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization, as Summit expands its internal medicine services in addition to adult and family medicine across the region. “Athens Medical Group has an outstanding reputation of providing expert, individualized patient care,” Summit Medical Group CEO Ed Curtis said. “We are pleased to have them … Read More

Fuel up for United Way during Pilot Pumpers Oct. 5-7

Pilot to donate proceeds to the United Way of Greater Knoxville during three-day event Fuel up, enjoy a coffee or grab a snack to help the Knoxville community during the 28th annual Pilot Pumpers. From Oct. 5-7, visit any Pilot Convenience Store in Knox County, and Pilot will donate five cents of every gallon of gasoline sold and 10 cents of … Read More

Pilot Company and Haslam family donate $5 million to build new Emergency Department at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

Pilot Company and the Haslam family have donated $5 million to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to renovate the Emergency Department at the hospital’s main campus on Clinch Avenue in downtown Knoxville. The facility will be named Pilot Emergency Care Center, in honor of past, present and future Pilot Company team members and their families. In a statement, the Haslam family … Read More