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A historic chapel in Bearden has been restored, and in a full circle moment bringing the space closer to its original purpose, is reopening as a faith-based gift store: Saint Clare Collective. Founded by Allie Fleming, Saint Clare Collective is

Johnson Architecture’s Gabrielle Howard has earned her architectural license and been named a project manager, marking an important milestone in her career. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Howard earned her Bachelor of Architecture in 2022 and Master of

South College welcomed around 50 students and advisors to its Pittsburgh campus for the 2026 PENN HOSA Western Region Fall Leadership Conference on Oct. 27. HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a global student-led organization designed to empower middle school, high school

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians has selected Allen C. Rippetoe to serve as chief financial officer (CFO) to lead the council’s finances, troop banking, purchasing and asset management. He joins the organization in advance of current CFO Ann Wallace’s retirement

South College has added optional aesthetics courses to its Master of Science in Nursing with Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program, offering comprehensive instruction in cosmetic treatments such as Botox and filler, along with business operations insight. “Healthcare continues

Covenant Health is expanding its Paint the Mountains Pink initiative to Knoxville after partnering with two high school students on a capstone project to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Launched in Sevier County more than a decade ago,

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians has honored a mother-daughter duo for the first time, Ann Baker Furrow and Lee Ann Furrow Tolsma, at the 2026 Trefoil Society Luncheon, an annual fundraising event recognizing women who exemplify the spirit of Girl

Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has earned an Outstanding Professional of the Year award from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Bentley received the award on Oct. 16 at NAHRO’s

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders, officially opened Oct. 21 the second new housing development of the Transforming Western initiative that will also include a health center and art center. “This ribbon cutting marks another

Covenant Health has welcomed fellowship-trained urogynecologist Laurel Carbone, MD, to its women’s health team. As Covenant Health’s first female specialist highly trained in both gynecology and urology, Dr. Carbone expands access to specialized care for pelvic floor, bladder bowel and