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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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Knoxville leaders introduce World’s Fair Exhibition Hall
Apr. 12, 2018City of Knoxville, SMG Knoxville and Visit Knoxville on April 12 hosted a ribbon-cutting to introduce Knoxville’s newest event venue: World’s Fair Exhibition Hall. Formerly known as the Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center (KCEC), the City of Knoxville-owned venue has
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South College adds business degree with project management concentration
Apr. 11, 2018South College in Asheville will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in business administration (BBA) with a concentration in project management. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the global economy. Students who complete the BBA with concentration in project
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Gerdau supports medical research in memory of former Knoxville mill leader
Apr. 10, 2018Representatives of steel recycler Gerdau’s Knoxville mill recently donated $6,000 to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for medical research in memory of Arlan Piepho, former Gerdau Knoxville vice president and general manager. The funds, raised through two golf tournaments
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Covenant Health plans $115 million expansion at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to address community need
Apr. 09, 2018To 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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Asbury Place opens new memory care residences in Maryville
Apr. 06, 2018As part of its numerous lifestyle choices for older adults, Asbury Place in Maryville has officially opened the Alpine House, an innovative assisted living memory care residence that blends the setting of a traditional home with dedicated 24-hour staff and
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South College to launch information technology master’s degree online
Apr. 05, 2018South College will offer an online degree for a master’s in information technology, an in-demand career track that can offer excellent career potential upon graduation. Students can enroll for the Master of Science program beginning June 29. The degree program
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Priority Ambulance trains more than 100 residents to ‘Stop the Bleed,’ donates bleeding control kits to all Loudon County schools
Apr. 03, 2018Priority Ambulance and Fort Loudoun Medical Center observed the national “Stop the Bleed” initiative last week with training events and donations that targeted Loudon County schools and the general public. In total, more than 100 Loudon County community members were
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Merchant & Gould names Chris Leonard as CEO, John Winemiller as Knoxville managing partner
Mar. 28, 2018National 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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‘The Art of Recycling’ sculpture exhibition on display April 5-22
Mar. 28, 2018Free exhibition partnership of Gerdau, UT Sculpture Program and Dogwood Arts Sculptures created by nine University of Tennessee art students that incorporate materials provided by steel recycler Gerdau will be on display April 5-22 at the Knoxville Convention Center on
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