Innovation Center of Excellence advances construction services at Christman

On June 10, The Christman Company, a national construction and real estate development firm, based in Lansing, Michigan, announced the creation of the Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) to initiate, champion and drive innovation and excellence across its self-perform services. In addition to its 485 construction management and general contracting professionals, Christman currently employs 400 skilled trades men and women … Read More

KCDC seeks input on Western Heights, Beaumont communities at June 16 open house

For anyone who lives, works, visits or has an interest in the future of the Western Heights housing site and surrounding Beaumont neighborhood, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is seeking community input. Community members can learn about KCDC’s Transforming Western planning initiative and offer input on possible design options for buildings; parks and greenspaces; and the overall site at an … Read More

Tennessee Theatre launches Summer Movie Magic series

The Summer Movie Magic series presented by Denark Construction returns to the Tennessee Theatre and features a lineup of six movies, including classic films and family favorites. “Gather friends and family to enjoy a favorite flick or simply escape the summer heat in our beautiful historic theatre,” Tennessee Theatre Executive Director Becky Hancock said. “Our annual Summer Movie Magic series … Read More

Big Ears Festival presents Suttree’s Knoxville: A Hymn to the Past in Music & Film

An archival film with live score based on Cormac McCarthy’s Knoxville novel Suttree Cormac McCarthy’s iconic novel, Suttree, set in Knoxville in the 1950s, chronicles four years in the life of Cornelius Suttree, who has abandoned a life of privilege, lives in a dilapidated houseboat on the Tennessee River and spends his days exploring the gritty underside of the city … Read More

Tranzonic Companies hires Douglas as engineer

The Tranzonic Companies has hired Jared Douglas as an engineer at the national manufacturing firm’s West Knoxville facility. He is responsible for building, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing various equipment, systems, hardware and software throughout the facility. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Tranzonic Companies was founded in 1921 and manufactures and distributes wiping cloths, personal hygiene products, textiles, washroom … Read More

The Trust Company of Tennessee promotes Geasland to IRA specialist

The Trust Company of Tennessee has promoted Kelly Geasland to IRA specialist, supporting the firm’s focus on wealth management. Since joining The Trust Company of Tennessee in 2015, Geasland has served as an operations specialist, specializing in fee management. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than … Read More

UScellular turns on 25 more 5G towers for East Tennessee customers

UScellular customers in East Tennessee now have additional access to the company’s 5G network with the activation of 25 more towers this month. The new 5G equipment in Dandridge, Gainesboro, Knoxville, Livingston, Oak Ridge, Madisonville, Maryville, Seymour, Speedwell, Tazewell, Wartburg and White Pine offers additional coverage to multiple urban and rural communities across East Tennessee. UScellular continues to expand its … Read More

South College Atlanta earns initial accreditation for Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

South College has been awarded initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for the Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at its Atlanta campus. “Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a field with high demand and is a great enhancement to our portfolio of quality allied healthcare programs,” said Josh Huffaker, president of … Read More