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Pilot Flying J expands and elevates industry-leading travel center network in 2018

Apr. 13, 2018
Knoxville-based Pilot Flying J continues to expand and elevate its network of travel centers across North America to better serve its guests. Through the opening of new stores and Truck Care Service Centers, as well as existing store enhancements, Pilot
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Covenant Health plans $115 million expansion at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to address community need

Apr. 09, 2018
To meet immediate and long-term health care needs in the community, Covenant Health today announced plans for a $115 million expansion and modernization of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center that includes new critical care and intermediate care beds and emergency
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Merchant & Gould names Chris Leonard as CEO, John Winemiller as Knoxville managing partner

Mar. 28, 2018
National intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould has named Christopher J. Leonard, managing partner of the Knoxville, Tennessee, office, as CEO starting July 1, 2018. He will succeed Brian H. Batzli as the firm’s CEO, managing director and chairman
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Free event to feature civil rights discussion, movie screening at Tennessee Theatre

Mar. 26, 2018
The Tennessee Theatre, Beck Cultural Exchange Center and Knoxville Area Urban League have partnered to host a free event Sunday, April 15, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 55th
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Hamblen Pediatric Associates joins Summit Medical Group

Mar. 26, 2018
Hamblen Pediatric Associates has joined Summit Medical Group, East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization, as Summit continues to integrate pediatric care in addition to adult and family medicine. “Partnering with Hamblen Pediatric Associates extends Summit Medical Group’s growing network of
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Priority Ambulance to provide free bleeding control classes, donates bleeding control kits to all schools in Loudon County

Mar. 26, 2018
In recognition of National Stop the Bleed Day on March 31, Priority Ambulance, in conjunction with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, will donate a bleeding control kit to every school in Loudon County and provide free training for students, schoolteachers and
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Stream favorite shows, sports & more on smartphones

Mar. 26, 2018
Thanks to wireless technology, it’s more convenient than ever to watch sports and TV shows on-the-go with streaming services to any smartphone or tablet. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, 61 percent of respondents ages 18 to 29 said
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Knoxvillian Gina Rouse ‘three-peats’ as women’s champion at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon

Mar. 25, 2018
The 2018 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, which took place March 24-25 in Knoxville, continued its reign as the largest competitive road race in East Tennessee. Now in its 14th year, the 2018 race had more than 8,300 registrants. “Congratulations to
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Big Ears brings free programming, music experiences to Knoxville

Mar. 22, 2018
Have you heard? Big Ears – one of the world’s most innovative and diverse music festivals – is back in Knoxville on March 22-25. In addition to bringing acclaimed musicians and artists to town for a one-of-kind experience, Big Ears
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Pilot customers raise $12,029 for JDRF with ‘Paper Sneakers’ campaign

Mar. 21, 2018
Pilot Convenience Stores presented a donation of $12,029 to JDRF East Tennessee for proceeds raised during the “Paper Sneakers” campaign. JDRF East Tennessee received the check Wednesday, March 21,  from representatives of Pilot at the Pilot Convenience Store located at
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