MEDIC has a critically low inventory for O Negative blood. There is currently less than a one-day supply. Inventory for O Positive is low to critical. Healthy donors are encouraged to donate as soon as possible to stabilize the blood supply. Due to the high holiday demand, O Neg is …
Read More »Knoxville named No. 4 ‘Best Arts District’ by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023
Knoxville is the No. 4 “Best Arts District” nationwide, according to USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 poll. An expert panel selected 20 nominees, and a public vote determined the finalists and their rankings. Photo and video credit: Courtesy of the Downtown Knoxville Alliance Knoxville is the No. 4 “Best Arts …
Read More »Pilot Company seeks 10,000 new team members to fuel summer travel
Pilot Company Summer Hiring photo KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 9, 2023) – Gearing up for summer travel season, Pilot Company aims to hire over 10,000 new team members across its family of travel center brands. The company remains committed to “fueling life’s journeys” and plans to add team members across North …
Read More »Oliver Springs Town Council meets last night and announces Town is being sued in Federal Court
The Oliver Springs Town council met last night with five of the six council members present. Alderman Jeff Bass was unable to make the meeting due to work scheduling. The council only had one item of newbusiness to conduct and that was to name a vice mayor. Alderman James Brummett …
Read More »New Pizza Restaurant Coming to Clinton this Summer
Stock Photo of Pizza from Envato Elements. Randy Burleson, owner of Burleson Brands, which includes Knoxville favorite Aubrey’s, is planning a new Pizza concept in Clinton. Burleson also owns both Stefano’s and Bluetick Tavern. He is combining the two pizza ideas to create a smaller restaurant called Universal Pizza Company. …
Read More »Knoxville Gets Latest Upgrade to its Xfinity 10G Network
Multi-gig Speeds will be Among the Fastest in the Region KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – April 17, 2023 – Comcast is accelerating its multi-gig deployment and announced that its latest Xfinity 10G Network upgrade has been launched to homes and businesses in Greater Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville is the first community in Tennessee …
Read More »TENNESSEE names new state entomologist
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces Cindy Bilbrey has been named the new State Entomologist. Bilbrey has been a Plant Inspector II in TDA’s Plant Certification Section for more than 20 years working with nursery and greenhouse growers, plant dealers, and hemp producers in Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, and …
Read More »Roane State unveils design for new Knox Regional Health Science and Simulation Center project
Roane State has been granted approval by the State Building Commission for the early design phase of the college’s new Knox Regional Health Science and Simulation Center in West Knoxville. Representatives from the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), Roane State, TCAT Knoxville, and Barber McMurray Architects (the architectural firm selected …
Read More »I-40 Road Work This Weekend to Impact Traffic
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-40 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning on Friday night, March 31, there will be lane closures on I-40 East and West between MM 386.6 and MM 387.8 in downtown Knoxville as …
Read More »UT Foundation Board of Directors to Meet in Knoxville on Nov. 11
Friday, November 4, 2022 KNOXVILLE – The board of directors and officers of the University of Tennessee Foundation will meet in Knoxville at the Hilton Downtown (501 West Church Ave.) on Friday, Nov. 11. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. EST.Informational agenda items include: University president’s report Committee reports Executive Audit …
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