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U.S. Cellular will host a retail store hiring event Tuesday, Oct. 14, in an effort to fill 11 job openings in Knoxville.

East Tennessee’s leading primary care organization, Summit Medical Group, will participate in BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Blue Network SSM (Network S), effective Jan. 1, 2015.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will soon welcome guest conductor Sameer Patel to conduct the Orchestra in Symphonie Fantastique, part of the Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series. The concert will take place on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. These performances are sponsored by The Trust Company. Tickets start at $15.

For the first time in its history, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has named a college in recognition of an alumnus and donor.

Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America, is offering free daily showers to all drivers who pump more than 500 gallons of fuel in a month.

Today, Pinnacle Financial Partners invested $1 million in the Knoxville Area Urban League’s lending program that will be used to make loans and fund businesses and, in turn, create jobs and opportunities for residents in economically disadvantaged communities.

Life Care EMS and North Knoxville organizations are coming together in October to host a block party to raise funds for The Manor at Northgate Terrace, an affordable independent living facility managed by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.

When you stop for gas next week, why not let a TV news anchor, basketball coach or even a mayor do the heavy lifting for you?

Pilot Flying J is offering a free cup of coffee or cappuccino to all customers in honor of National Coffee Day on Monday, Sept. 29.

The KSO will perform the Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel on Friday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. Tickets range from $20 – $62.