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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today the approval of the application by the Greene County Industrial Development Board (IDB) for the construction of a 12-mile double pipeline in the state right-of-way along Highways 340 and 348.

Children in the Carter community have been enjoying summer break, but the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley has been hard at work transforming an old school into a new club.

More than 80 motorcycle riders turned out for the Greene LEAF “Poker Run,” a charity event organized by the construction team and contractors at the US Nitrogen facility. The ride raised more than $11,300 for Greene LEAF to improve technology at Greene County Schools.

PetSafe, an industry brand leader in the development of innovative pet behavioral, containment and lifestyle product solutions and services, has donated $10,000 to Young-Williams Animal Center to subsidize spay and neuter surgeries for low income families. The funds will enable Young-Williams Animal Center to provide free spay and neuter surgeries for approximately 150 pets throughout the month of August.

Today, U.S. Cellular associates and the “Band of Better” team – the company’s community outreach ambassadors – led a Tech Day at the Haslam Family Club University Boys and Girls Club to teach youngsters how to use iPads to continue learning over the summer.

Black dogs and cats spend approximately four times as long on adoption floors in animal shelters, according to studies across the country. Currently, at Young-Williams Animal Center, there are more than 100 animals available for the adoption. Of those animals, 25 are black.

LDA Engineering recently expanded its services to the Middle Tennessee market and opened an office in the BNA Corporate Center in Nashville.

It’s not just working professionals and people on the go who use their mobile devices to stay connected, everyone from children to retirees are using smartphones and tablets to simplify and enhance their lives.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents a new recital series with the members of the Woodwind Quintet and the Principal Quartet entitled the KSO Q Series. This series consists of five concerts beginning at noon at The Square Room, located at 4 Market Square behind Café 4. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and include a boxed lunch.

Last July, Young-Williams Animal Center took in 718 cats and 391 of those were kittens. Though the numbers for January through June of this year have decreased, kittens are arriving in bunches this month.