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The Knoxville Convention Center has named Jonathan Frye as its new executive chef. Frye previously served as sous chef for the SMG-managed facility. “Jonathan has been a great asset to our team and will thrive as executive chef, bringing a
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Gerdau brings holiday warmth and cheer to Lonsdale students
Dec. 12, 2017Steel recycler donates hats, mittens for 18th year In a tradition dating back to December 2000, Gerdau helped “warm up” the holidays and the cold winter months for 401 Lonsdale Elementary School students at its 18th Annual Mitten Tree held
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Architect and Vice Mayor Duane Grieve selected to lead Community Design Center
Dec. 11, 2017The selection committee of the board of directors of the East Tennessee Community Design Center has tapped Knoxville Vice Mayor Duane Grieve to be its next executive director. Grieve, the unanimous choice of the committee, will be officially approved for
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KSO presents The Q Series at The Square Room: Concert and lunch for $20!
Dec. 08, 2017The next installment of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Q Series is Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. at The Square Room in downtown Knoxville. The 2017-18 series consists of six lunchtime performances featuring one or more KSO ensembles. The Q
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Pilot Flying J team members do ‘Push-ups for Pennies,’ raise more than $15,000 for Knoxville Challenger Sports
Dec. 05, 2017By completing “Push-ups for Pennies,” Pilot Flying J raised more than $15,000 for Knoxville Challenger Sports, an organization that provides sports opportunities for children and young adults with special needs. Team members participated in the first annual “Push-ups for Pennies”
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Jim Barker to serve KCDC as deputy director of finance and administration
Dec. 05, 2017Jim K. Barker Jr., who has nearly 30 years of experience in finance leadership and audits of public housing authorities, has joined Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) as deputy director of finance and administration. Barker most recently served as chief
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Account executive position open at Moxley Carmichael
Nov. 29, 2017Join the Moxley Carmichael team! We’re looking for an account executive to develop and implement public relations and marketing strategies for a variety of clients. Applicants must have 1-3 years of professional experience in PR/communications. If you’re a high-energy, deadline-oriented professional
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MMA fighters to support local animal rescue organizations
Nov. 29, 2017Knoxville Civic Coliseum hosts Valor Fights for Valor 47 Valor Fights, which features top rising stars in the Southeast, is teaming up with local animal rescue organizations to kick off its 2018 schedule at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Saturday,
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos dishes up fresh flavors for fall
Nov. 28, 2017Babalu Tapas & Tacos has rolled out its new fall menu with unique foods crafted by Chef T.J. Saunders, including new tacos, tapas, brunch items and more. Guests now can enjoy new tacos such as pollo frito, which includes flash
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Patrick Birmingham Named Covenant Health VP of Philanthropy and Governmental Relations
Nov. 28, 2017Jeff Elliott to Retire after 13+ Years as VP of Philanthropy Covenant Health has named Patrick J. Birmingham, retired president and publisher of the Knoxville News Sentinel, as the health system’s vice president of philanthropy and governmental relations, effective Nov.
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