News

Jerry Harnish has been confirmed as the permanent regional director of Rural/Metro of Tennessee.

Moxley Carmichael, a leading East Tennessee public relations firm, has promoted Lauren Christ to director of client services.

Gene Blaylock, a longtime firefighter who joined Rural/Metro Fire Department when it began its Knox County operations in 1977, has been named Knox County Fire Chief.

University of Tennessee Athletics Director Dave Hart visits with Jim Haslam, Pilot Flying J founder and chairman of the board, at the Pilot on Cumberland Avenue during Pilot Pumpers on Oct. 8. The three-day event raised $86,200 for the United Way of Greater Knoxville. In just three days, “Pilot Celebrity Pumpers” raised a record-breaking $86,200 for the United Way of Greater Knoxville.

Knox County Fire Chief Jerry Harnish has been named interim division general manager for Rural/Metro of Tennessee.

With the shelter overrun with adoptable dogs, Young-Williams Animal Center is starting the Furry Fall Festival celebration early. From Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6, all dog adoption fees will be reduced.

Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball, was on hand Thursday at the kickoff of the second annual Alzheimer’s Pansy Project that benefits The Pat Summitt Foundation.

Some familiar faces will appear at Pilot locations across Knox County next week. Nearly 70 elected officials and media personalities will help Pilot support the United Way of Greater Knoxville during the annual Pilot Celebrity Pumpers event. These “celebrities” will be pumping gas for customers Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 7-9.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series presents “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” on October 17-18. Maestro Lucas Richman conducts the Orchestra joined by guest pianist Jeffrey Biegel. The concert will take place on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. These performances are sponsored by Thermal Label Warehouse.

Dr. Johnny Altawil has joined Gastrointestinal Associates, increasing to 13 the number of gastroenterologists caring for patients at the leading Knoxville GI practice.