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Oak Ridge Fire Chief Darryl Kerley announced today the Oak Ridge Fire Department employees have selected the outstanding firefighter and officer for 2013. The awards were presented earlier this month at a reception for the employees and their families. Firefighter of the Year Jeff Hackney with his father. Jeff Hackney …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – The City of Oak Ridge, Tenn., is on the verge of being selected by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Green Power Community, the first in the Southeast. The EPA’s Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy renewable energy. To be designated …

May 1 – 31  Registration Open for AMSE Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th graders (must be 10 years old by June 1, 2014) 6th graders and 7th graders.  Two identical one-week sessions are offered June 9 – 13 and June 16 – 20 from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday – Friday) at …

NASHVILLE, TN – As spring storms roll through Tennessee, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to keep safety in mind when lightning is imminent. “Lightning strikes can cause fires. As the spring’s warmer weather gives rise to storm activity, we want Tennesseans to know what the risks and precautions …

Award winning group set to perform on Imus in the Morning, Wendy Williams Show, Wake Up With Al, The Better Show  and SiriusXM among others while in New York City NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 10, 2014) – Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The …

General Store Offers Nostalgic Shopping Experience Chattanooga, TN – The MoonPie General Store is hosting a Holiday Open House this weekend beginning Friday, December 13-15 at their Chattanooga downtown location at 429-B Broad Street across from Sticky Fingers. “Our Holiday Open House features food tastings, nostalgic gifts and discounts” said …

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 4, 2013) – Grammy® Award winner Dolly Parton (Nine to Five, Steel Magnolias), to star along with Megyn Price (Rules of Engagement), Brian McKnight (American Dreams), newcomer Desiree Ross (Crossing the River) in the upcoming Lifetime Original Movie A Country Christmas Story, Saturday, November 9, at 8:00 …

XL1 displayed at the 2013 Society of Environmental Journalists Conference  Chattanooga, Tenn., October 3, 2013 — The Volkswagen XL1, the most fuel-efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world, made its U.S. debut at the 23rd Annual Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center today. The …

Spooktacular fun for little ghouls and goblins KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Come scare yourself silly at the UT Gardens! Families are invited to come in costume and join us for the 3rd annual Trick or Trees on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon until 4 p.m. Hike through the garden and enjoy …

UT Institute of Agriculture to host educational event in Middle Tennessee SPRING HILL, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is offering a “Horse Pasture Walk” on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The event is scheduled for 5 – 7 p.m.at the Equine Extension and Research Center at the Middle …