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The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will host the KSO 30th Annual Free Pilot Flying J Independence Day Concert on July 4, 2014 at World’s Fair Park at 8:00 p.m. Maestro Lucas Richman will conduct the orchestra in this 30th annual concert as part of the City of Knoxville’s Festival on the Fourth.

Sparklers, firecrackers and roman candles are a traditional part of Fourth of July and Independence Day celebrations and gatherings. But fireworks also are dangerous explosives that cause millions of dollars in property damage and nearly 10,000 emergency room visits nationally each year. Fireworks also are illegal in many counties, including Knox County.

Kristi Sowards, sales manager at the Knoxville Convention Center, has received a prestigious industry award from the Tennessee Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

Hannah Parker, a native of Knoxville and former aide to Gov. Bill Haslam, has joined Moxley Carmichael as an account executive. Before joining Moxley Carmichael, Parker most recently served in the Tennessee governor’s administration as deputy for operations. In that role, she helped managed internal communications for the governor’s staff and also provided oversight of Haslam’s schedule, travel and advance team.

Out of the office can still mean you’re on the job. With the help of a smartphone or tablet such as the 4G LTE iPhone 5s or iPad Air, and some helpful apps, users can optimize their work experience on location and in the moment without sacrificing productivity.

Gerdau recently donated $2,000 to support the YWCA Knoxville Victim Advocacy Program, which provides lifesaving services for victims of domestic violence through advocacy, innovative programming and community outreach and education.

South College graduates, joined by family and friends at the historic Tennessee Theatre, listened to U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. deliver the keynote address Saturday at the commencement ceremony.

U.S. Cellular celebrated the grand opening of a digital store in West Knoxville’s Turkey Creek with a ribbon-cutting on June 17 with the Farragut-West Knox Chamber of Commerce. The new store, a nearly half-million dollar investment, is the latest initiative by U.S. Cellular as part of its commitment to East Tennessee.

Young-Williams Animal Center is offering a special incentive to encourage dog adoptions and celebrate the official start of summer. From Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, every puppy, adult and senior dog that is adopted will receive a free personalized name tag.

Messer Construction Co. recently named project engineer Gary Broughton its Knoxville 2013 Community Service Award recipient.