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Dr. William M. Gentry, one of the inaugural faculty members of the South College School of Pharmacy, has been selected as the pharmacy school’s new dean. Gentry, who most recently served as executive vice dean of the School of Pharmacy

The Tranzonic Companies recently hired Robert “Bob” Gotham as production manager at the national manufacturing firm’s West Knoxville facility. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Tranzonic Companies has been in business for more than 90 years and manufactures wiping cloths; personal

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra continues its Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series with a program featuring Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian conducts the Orchestra on Thursday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. These

Throughout its “90 Days for 90 Years” anniversary celebration, the Tennessee Theatre is encouraging donations to ensure the continued preservation of the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and offering additional community events. During the “$90 for Our Next 90 Years”

Renovation and renewal campaign signals new era of equal opportunity The Knoxville Area Urban League will celebrate the reopening of its headquarters Wednesday, Oct. 17, with Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Urban League board, staff and community partners. Located at 1514

U.S. Cellular is once again thanking its customers with a Customer Appreciation Celebration. From Oct. 11-Oct. 13, everyone who visits the retail stores in East Tennessee will receive a free cooler tote*, and customers can access a mobile prize wheel

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards with THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel Hotel ranking 25th among hotels in the South. “To be named one of the top hotels in the South is

The Swag, a luxury all-inclusive resort in the Smoky Mountains, has again been named among the “Top Resorts in the South” by Condé Nast Traveler, landing at No. 7 in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Now in its 37th season,

Pilot donated $97,173 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville thanks to the tremendous support of community members who purchased gas and other items at Knox County Pilot Convenience Stores during “Pilot Celebrity Pumpers.” The 2018 fundraiser tally bested the

Young-Williams Animal Center has received nearly $50,000 in grants from PetSmart Charities to support programs that encourage keeping pets in their homes and to install space-boosting sliding doors in dog kennels. A grant for $32,000 is aimed at pet retention