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Apr. 10, 2018

Gerdau supports medical research in memory of former Knoxville mill leader

Representatives of steel recycler Gerdau’s Knoxville mill recently donated $6,000 to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for medical research in memory of Arlan Piepho, former Gerdau Knoxville vice president and general manager. The funds, raised through two golf tournaments
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Apr. 09, 2018

Covenant Health plans $115 million expansion at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to address community need

To meet immediate and long-term health care needs in the community, Covenant Health today announced plans for a $115 million expansion and modernization of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center that includes new critical care and intermediate care beds and emergency
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Apr. 06, 2018

Asbury Place opens new memory care residences in Maryville

As part of its numerous lifestyle choices for older adults, Asbury Place in Maryville has officially opened the Alpine House, an innovative assisted living memory care residence that blends the setting of a traditional home with dedicated 24-hour staff and
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Apr. 05, 2018

South College to launch information technology master’s degree online

South College will offer an online degree for a master’s in information technology, an in-demand career track that can offer excellent career potential upon graduation. Students can enroll for the Master of Science program beginning June 29. The degree program
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Featured image for “Priority Ambulance trains more than 100 residents to ‘Stop the Bleed,’  donates bleeding control kits to all Loudon County schools”
Apr. 03, 2018

Priority Ambulance trains more than 100 residents to ‘Stop the Bleed,’ donates bleeding control kits to all Loudon County schools

Priority Ambulance and Fort Loudoun Medical Center observed the national “Stop the Bleed” initiative last week with training events and donations that targeted Loudon County schools and the general public. In total, more than 100 Loudon County community members were
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Mar. 28, 2018

Merchant & Gould names Chris Leonard as CEO, John Winemiller as Knoxville managing partner

National intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould has named Christopher J. Leonard, managing partner of the Knoxville, Tennessee, office, as CEO starting July 1, 2018. He will succeed Brian H. Batzli as the firm’s CEO, managing director and chairman
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Mar. 28, 2018

‘The Art of Recycling’ sculpture exhibition on display April 5-22

Free exhibition partnership of Gerdau, UT Sculpture Program and Dogwood Arts Sculptures created by nine University of Tennessee art students that incorporate materials provided by steel recycler Gerdau will be on display April 5-22 at the Knoxville Convention Center on
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Mar. 26, 2018

Free event to feature civil rights discussion, movie screening at Tennessee Theatre

The Tennessee Theatre, Beck Cultural Exchange Center and Knoxville Area Urban League have partnered to host a free event Sunday, April 15, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 55th
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Mar. 26, 2018

The Christman Company hires Byron Ringen as senior project manager

The Christman Company has hired Byron Ringen as a senior project manager in its Knoxville office. Ringen brings 20 years of experience in project and construction management to The Christman Company, with an emphasis on health care construction and large-scale
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Mar. 26, 2018

Hamblen Pediatric Associates joins Summit Medical Group

Hamblen Pediatric Associates has joined Summit Medical Group, East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization, as Summit continues to integrate pediatric care in addition to adult and family medicine. “Partnering with Hamblen Pediatric Associates extends Summit Medical Group’s growing network of
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