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On Feb. 26, the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians will begin distributing its always-anticipated cookies by holding drive-through locations, safely hosting cookie booths and accepting orders through Grubhub for contact-free pickup or delivery. “We’re proud to see our Girl
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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Opens New Critical Care Department
Feb. 23, 2021New Department Marks Completion of 2 ½-Year Project to Expand Hospital’s Emergency and Critical Care Capacity Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is celebrating the opening of a new critical care department that completes the final phase of a $115-million construction
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The Christman Company earns Pinnacle Business Award
Feb. 19, 2021The Christman Company earned top honors in the large business excellence category in the Knoxville Chamber’s 2021 Pinnacle Business Awards. “The Christman Company has deep roots in developing iconic and historically significant properties in Knoxville,” said Marty Gibbs, vice president
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The Trust Company of Tennessee earns Pinnacle Business Award
Feb. 19, 2021The Trust Company of Tennessee has earned a Knoxville Chamber 2021 Pinnacle Business Award for excellence in the mid-sized business category. Founded in 1987 by Sharon J. Pryse, The Trust Company of Tennessee has more than 85 employees and offices
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Knoxville Area Urban League CEO earns prestigious business leadership award
Feb. 17, 2021Phyllis Y. Nichols, the president and CEO of Knoxville Area Urban League, will be honored this month with the James A. Haslam, II Chair’s Leadership Award by the Knoxville Chamber. The prestigious award will be presented to Nichols at the
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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon set for Oct. 2-3, 2021
Feb. 15, 2021The 17th annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon race weekend will take place Oct. 2-3, 2021. Online registration for all races is open now at www.knoxvillemarathon.com. The Kids Run and 5K are scheduled for the evening of Saturday, Oct. 2, at
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UScellular kicks off 2021 Community Connections program
Feb. 15, 2021Wireless carrier provides a virtual way for K-12 groups to raise up to $1,000 for academics, arts, sports and other extra-curricular activities. For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations in East Tennessee can earn up to $1,000 through
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KCDC hires Kingston as vice president of housing
Feb. 15, 2021Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Richard J. Kingston as vice president of housing. “Richard will direct KCDC’s affordable housing programs and oversee our sustainability and modernization programs,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “He will
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Missy Kane to serve as honorary hiker for Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians’ Reach for the Peaks
Feb. 15, 2021The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians has selected longtime fitness expert Missy Kane as an honorary hiker for the “Reach for the Peaks” virtual event in March to help the nonprofit raise much-needed funds due to the effects of
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Kara LaRue, N.P., joins Summit Medical Group
Feb. 10, 2021Kara LaRue, N.P. has joined Summit Medical Group at Shults Pediatrics as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care and is currently accepting new patients. LaRue brings more than 15 years of nursing experience to Shults Pediatrics, serving as
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