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South College Atlanta Physical Therapist Assistant program earns full accreditation

Jan. 08, 2026
South College Atlanta has earned full accreditation status for its Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). “The full accreditation status demonstrates that South College is a great
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KCDC hires Daniel Watson as director of philanthropy

Jan. 08, 2026
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Daniel Watson as director of philanthropy to lead the work of KCDC’s Family Investment Foundation and advance philanthropic strategies that expand opportunities and improve outcomes for residents across Knoxville. Watson brings nearly two
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South College Indianapolis adds Alisha Harter as Associate Dean of Nursing

Jan. 08, 2026
South College has selected Alisha Harter as Associate Dean of Nursing for its Indianapolis campus. Harter brings more than 25 years of experience in nursing and professional development and will focus on providing academic and administrative leadership for the campus
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YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley celebrates opening of newly renovated YWCA Nancy J. Land Center

Jan. 07, 2026
YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley officially celebrated the reopening of its historic downtown building, now renamed the YWCA Nancy J. Land Center, following a major renovation of the 100-year-old facility. The center will support and expand the Jenny Boyd
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Covenant Health nurse residency program earns national accreditation with distinction

Jan. 07, 2026
Covenant Health has earned Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its Nurse Residency Program, recognizing evidence-based standards that strengthen nurse readiness, retention, and patient care across the health system. This designation, the highest recognition offered
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South College crests 2,000-student milestone in Competency-Based Education programs and adds two Doctor of Nursing Practice concentrations

Jan. 06, 2026
South College has more than 2,000 students enrolled in its Competency-Based Education programs and has added two in-demand Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (Post Master’s) concentrations in Executive Leadership and Nursing Education. South College surpassed the enrollment milestone for its
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KOC surgeons perform first total ankle replacement at surgery center  

Dec. 29, 2025
Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center, the first procedure of its kind to take place at any Knoxville outpatient surgery center. The new option is possible due
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KOC hand surgeon Dr. Robert Ivy retires after 31 years of excellence

Dec. 23, 2025
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has announced Dr. Robert Ivy is retiring at the end of 2025 after 31 years as a hand surgeon. During his tenure, he also served many years as president of KOC. He has made a lasting
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SouthEast Bank donates $80,000 to local student-focused programs in honor of retiring lenders

Dec. 16, 2025
To celebrate the service of longstanding SouthEast Bank lenders Randy Wells, Linda White, Steve Forgey and DeWayne Morrow, the bank has pledged four gifts of $20,000 to community organizations across Middle and East Tennessee that align with the bank’s commitment
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Covenant Health celebrates opening of Northshore urgent care clinic

Dec. 16, 2025
Covenant Health and community leaders officially opened Covenant Health Urgent Care-Northshore with a Dec. 15. ribbon cutting to celebrate the not-for-profit hospital system’s seventh urgent care clinic. The new clinic, located at 902 Osprey Pointe Lane off Northshore Drive in
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