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Bijou Jubilee, the Bijou Theatre’s biggest night of the year, is coming up in one week on Saturday, June 6, from 4-11 p.m. The 2026 event will feature two stages and span indoor and outdoor venues for a festival-style celebration
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Two South College Knoxville directors earn Fellows honors from American Occupational Therapy Association
May. 28, 2026Two South College directors have earned the distinction as Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which recognizes occupational therapists who have made significant contributions to the profession over an extended period time. Dr. Ben Herz, OTD, MBA, OTR/L,
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New survey shows that small businesses prefer people-first banking
May. 27, 2026In recognition of Small Business Month, SouthEast Bank today released findings from a recent small business banking survey that underscore one clear theme: small business owners place the highest value on personalized service, including responsive support and local decision-making. The
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KOC to feature NBA athletic rehabilitation director at second annual coaching conference
May. 27, 2026Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will partner with Prisma Health to host a multi-faceted coaching conference offering free sports medicine training and insight for local coaches, athletic trainers and healthcare professionals who work with student-athletes. The groundbreaking conference, which was introduced
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Summit Medical Group names Brad Rogers as CEO upon Ed Curtis retirement
May. 26, 2026Knoxville-based Summit Medical Group (SMG), one of Tennessee’s largest independent, physician-owned medical groups, has named Brad Rogers as chief executive officer of the organization. The leadership transition is precipitated by the retirement of SMG CEO Ed Curtis, who has served
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MoxCar Marketing + Communications promotes Bailey Ly to account executive
May. 20, 2026MoxCar Marketing + Communications has promoted Bailey Ly to account executive. Ly will continue to develop and implement public relations and marketing strategies for a variety of clients. “Bailey has thrived in serving clients and being in the community, growing
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Knoxville Area Urban League opens registration for Shoes for School
May. 20, 2026Families receiving support through local nonprofits can register their children, age 5-12, now through May 31 to receive a free pair of shoes at the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Shoes for School. The order form and other event information are
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SCHAS honors caregiver and staff member with Impact Awards for exceptional service
May. 20, 2026member with Impact Awards for outstanding service for their work caring for clients and supporting the organization. The nonprofit provides in-home care for older adults, Veterans, and people with disabilities across East Tennessee. SCHAS caregiver Shauna Henry earned the Mary
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ELFI offers new private student loan alternative for medical and healthcare students facing federal loan changes
May. 19, 2026ELFI, a division of SouthEast Bank, today announced the launch of EdMed, a new private student loan program designed specifically for medical and healthcare professionals. Together with its parent company, ELFI brings over 30 years of experience in the student
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KOC surgeon performs first new prosthetic thumb surgery in East Tennessee
May. 18, 2026A surgeon with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) is the first in East Tennessee to perform a revolutionary prosthetic thumb surgery that treats arthritis with minimal downtime. Dr. Benjamin Rogozinski noted the surgery has been Europe’s gold standard for more than
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