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BECKY HANCOCK TO SERVE AS TENNESSEE THEATRE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Tennessee Theatre announced today that Becky Hancock, recently hired as manager of communications and outreach, will serve as interim executive director following the resignation of Tom Cervone, who is leaving to take a position with the University of Tennessee.

U.S. CELLULAR’S CALLING ALL COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN RETURNS TO GIVE FUNDING TO SCHOOLS

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) launched the fifth annual Calling All Communities (CAC) campaign on Monday, Nov. 4. It challenges schools to rally community support for the chance to win a share of $500,000 to fund what their students need the most to succeed. The top 20 schools that garner the most community votes will each win $25,000 to use as they wish to enhance their educational experience.

U.S. CELLULAR CELEBRATES OPENING OF INTERACTIVE, DIGITAL STORES IN EAST TENNESSEE

Whether you prefer to call and text, or you are a technology enthusiast who wants all the bells and whistles of a power-packed smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) encourages customers to visit its five updated locations in East Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY WELCOMES WORLD-RENOWNED VIOLINIST LARA ST. JOHN IN AN ALL-MOZART CONCERT NOVEMBER 14-15

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series presents “ALL MOZART WITH LARA ST. JOHN” on November 14-15. Maestro Lucas Richman conducts the Orchestra joined by world-renowned violinist Lara St. John. The concert will take place on Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. These performances are sponsored by Circle of Friends.

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RURAL/METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO “CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS, CHANGE YOUR BATTERY”

To help battle Tennessee’s high incidence of fire deaths, Rural/Metro is reminding homeowners to change the battery in their smoke alarms when Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. When you set your clocks back one hour, don’t forget to also replace your smoke alarm battery.

KCDC COO NAMED PRESIDENT OF NORTH KNOXVILLE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Art Cate, chief operating officer at Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), was recently elected president of the North Knoxville Business & Professional Association at the organization’s monthly meeting. The year-long term begins in January 2014.

REV. HAROLD A. MIDDLEBROOK SR. HONORED AT URBAN LEAGUE GALA

The Rev. Harold A. Middlebrook Sr., an iconic civil rights figure, received the prestigious Whitney M. Young Jr. Lifetime Achievement award at the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Awards Gala at the Knoxville Convention Center.

‘FALL IN LOVE’ WITH CATS THIS SEASON AT YOUNG-WILLIAMS

What’s the perfect complement to a warm fire, the smell of pumpkin spice and brisk air through the falling leaves of autumn? A soft, purring cat curled in your lap.

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER’S STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY DRAWS FIRST MULTISTATE SWIM COMPETITION, OFFERS ‘FAST SWIMMING’

About all a competitive swimmer needs is a pool of water, a suit and maybe goggles, right? Many people who watch these athletes compete could easily think that. However, the quality of the facility – including the depth of the water and even the lane dividers – helps swimmers increase their speed and set personal time records.

U.S. CELLULAR HOSTS ‘GOALS FOR GIVING,’ DONATES $10,000 TO UNITED WAY

To kick off the company’s local United Way giving campaign, U.S. Cellular presented a $10,000 corporate gift to the United Way of Greater Knoxville.