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Pilot is making every mile merrier with an array of offerings to fuel holiday journeys. In celebration of the season, Pilot’s holiday campaign features a week-long “Hauliday Giveaway,” a curated gift guide for on-the-go shoppers and savings on seasonal coffee.
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The Trust Company of Tennessee announces three promotions
Nov. 15, 2024Three team members in The Trust Company of Tennessee’s Knoxville office have earned promotions. Kevin Fillers has been promoted to senior relationship manager; Sam Williams to client specialist; and Matt Zaczyk to associate relationship manager. Founded in 1987 and with
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Maryville veterans group donates funds for KCDC’s Liberty Place
Nov. 13, 2024Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has received $1,105 from a veterans’ group in Maryville to help provide soft goods for units at Liberty Place, a 32-unit permanent supportive housing development for veterans set to open later this month. The donation
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Johnson Architecture celebrates two architects for achieving licensure
Oct. 28, 2024Johnson Architecture staff architects Emily Haire and Michael Schmidt have successfully completed the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE) to become fully licensed. “We are thrilled to congratulate these architects who offer so much dedication and talent to our clients,” said Daryl
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Johnson Architecture scholarships granted to six University of Tennessee students
Oct. 21, 2024Six students in the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design have each earned scholarships from Johnson Architecture for the 2024-25 school year to help enhance their educational experiences. Recipients include Addison Cate, Abbie Coleman, Autumn Jackson, Lauren Nicholson,
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Pilot Activates Round-up Campaign in Support of Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Oct. 07, 2024Pilot is mobilizing its extensive network of travel centers to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene through an in-store round-up campaign* for the American Red Cross. In addition to the round-up, Pilot is donating $300,000 to hurricane relief efforts, including
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Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians partners with Young-Williams Animal Center to send shelter dogs a BarkBox
Sep. 25, 2024Since dogs are also a girl’s best friend, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is partnering with animal shelters across the region to treat pups and support local troops. As part of the Fall Product Program, troops are offering a BarkBox
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The Christman Company promotes Elkington to director of project planning
Sep. 16, 2024The Christman Company has promoted Mike Elkington to director of project planning in the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Mike has a wealth of experience across diverse projects throughout the United States, Brazil, Canada
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The Christman Company places 87 in national ENR contractor ranking
Jul. 17, 2024The Engineering News-Record (ENR), a news outlet known as the authority for tracking the construction industry, has placed The Christman Company (Christman) at No. 87 on its 2024 “ENR 400” list of the top 400 contractors nationally. Overall rankings were
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The Trust Company of Tennessee announces four promotions
May. 10, 2024The Trust Company of Tennessee has promoted four team members in its Knoxville office. Sam Springer has been promoted to associate relationship manager; Michelle Battino to senior accountant; Ashley Bearden, human resources generalist; and Joanna Gager, marketing specialist. Founded in
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