Feb. 07, 2019Son’s death spurs Knoxville parents to seek legislative remedy – Trent’s AmendmentDuring a long legal ordeal over the death of their son in a tragic traffic accident, Cathy and Bobby Roberts of Knoxville discovered a fact that has escaped the knowledge and scrutiny of many Tennesseans. If you lose a familyRead More
Feb. 06, 2019Double amputee marathon runner Rob Jones to speak at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Health & Fitness ExpoU.S. Marines veteran completed 31 marathons in 31 cities in 31 days Rob Jones, a U.S. Marines veteran and double amputee who completed his goal of running 31 marathons in 31 cities in 31 days in 2017, will be theRead More
Feb. 05, 2019Tranzonic Companies hires Bruch as distribution center managerThe Tranzonic Companies recently hired Scott D. Bruch as distribution manager at the national manufacturing firm’s West Knoxville facility. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The Tranzonic Companies has been in business for more than 90 years and manufactures wiping cloths; personalRead More
Feb. 04, 2019Hillcrest Healthcare selects Barry Davis as president and CEOHillcrest Healthcare Communities has named Barry Davis as president and chief executive officer of the largest provider of skilled nursing care in Knoxville. Davis served Hillcrest Healthcare as vice chair of its board of directors from 2013-2018, then held aRead More
Jan. 31, 2019Pilot Flying J extends National Pizza Day celebration with one-week free slice offerPilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, is treating all guests to a free slice of its pizzeria-quality pie from Feb. 3-10, starting with the Big Game and through the weekend of National Pizza DayRead More
Jan. 31, 2019Summit Medical Group to offer free smoking cessation classes for public in support of Tennessee Quit WeekSummit Medical Group will offer free classes to help East Tennesseans stop smoking as part of the organization’s support of Tennessee Quit Week. An annual statewide healthcare initiative led by the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Quit Week encourages peopleRead More
Jan. 29, 2019Big Ears Festival focuses on 50 years of ECMDuring the last decade, Big Ears has emerged as the United States’ preeminent festival for exploratory music. This year, the festival honors a visionary international institution that has always operated with the same outlook—ECM Records, the border-erasing label launched byRead More
Jan. 29, 2019Hundreds of kids complete first mile of marathonCovenant Kids Run officially underway after dash at Zoo Knoxville on Jan. 26 Family members, friends, fitness enthusiasts and educators cheered as children from across East Tennessee ran, walked and skipped across Zoo Knoxville to kick off the Covenant KidsRead More
Jan. 29, 2019Cazana to sell two major hotel properties downtown; Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park will get major renovationNicholas G. Cazana, managing partner of THE TENNESSEAN Personal Luxury Hotel and HOLIDAY INN WORLD’S FAIR PARK, said an agreement has been reached to sell the two hotels. “This has been a difficult decision,” Cazana said. “But the companies purchasingRead More
Jan. 26, 2019The Christman Company names Steven Smith regional safety managerSteven Smith has joined The Christman Company as regional safety manager, overseeing project safety and educating employees and trade contractor partners in support of the company’s comprehensive safety program. Previously serving as site safety manager at HTH Companies, Inc. inRead More