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Covenant Health opens eighth urgent care clinic on Cumberland Avenue

Jan. 15, 2026
Covenant Health has opened an urgent care location on Cumberland Avenue, marking the nonprofit hospital system’s eighth new urgent care clinic to open in just two years. The new location at 1915 Cumberland Ave., in Knoxville opened to patients Jan.
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KCDC officially opens The Overlook at Beaumont residential community

Jan. 14, 2026
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially opened Jan. 14 the first new housing development of the Transforming Western initiative. The Overlook at Beaumont includes 76 rental units with one- to five-bedroom options,
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South College Atlanta Physical Therapist Assistant program earns full accreditation

Jan. 08, 2026
South College Atlanta has earned full accreditation status for its Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). “The full accreditation status demonstrates that South College is a great
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KCDC hires Daniel Watson as director of philanthropy

Jan. 08, 2026
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Daniel Watson as director of philanthropy to lead the work of KCDC’s Family Investment Foundation and advance philanthropic strategies that expand opportunities and improve outcomes for residents across Knoxville. Watson brings nearly two
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South College Indianapolis adds Alisha Harter as Associate Dean of Nursing

Jan. 08, 2026
South College has selected Alisha Harter as Associate Dean of Nursing for its Indianapolis campus. Harter brings more than 25 years of experience in nursing and professional development and will focus on providing academic and administrative leadership for the campus
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YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley celebrates opening of newly renovated YWCA Nancy J. Land Center

Jan. 07, 2026
YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley officially celebrated the reopening of its historic downtown building, now renamed the YWCA Nancy J. Land Center, following a major renovation of the 100-year-old facility. The center will support and expand the Jenny Boyd
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Covenant Health nurse residency program earns national accreditation with distinction

Jan. 07, 2026
Covenant Health has earned Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its Nurse Residency Program, recognizing evidence-based standards that strengthen nurse readiness, retention, and patient care across the health system. This designation, the highest recognition offered
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South College crests 2,000-student milestone in Competency-Based Education programs and adds two Doctor of Nursing Practice concentrations

Jan. 06, 2026
South College has more than 2,000 students enrolled in its Competency-Based Education programs and has added two in-demand Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (Post Master’s) concentrations in Executive Leadership and Nursing Education. South College surpassed the enrollment milestone for its
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KOC surgeons perform first total ankle replacement at surgery center  

Dec. 29, 2025
Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center, the first procedure of its kind to take place at any Knoxville outpatient surgery center. The new option is possible due
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KOC hand surgeon Dr. Robert Ivy retires after 31 years of excellence

Dec. 23, 2025
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has announced Dr. Robert Ivy is retiring at the end of 2025 after 31 years as a hand surgeon. During his tenure, he also served many years as president of KOC. He has made a lasting
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