Today's Business News
Airport considers going international
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority’s Board of
Commissioners authorized a study to explore the feasibility of the airport establishing a customs
facility to permit international flights.Read more...
J.C. Penney Co. goes fair and square
J.C. Penney Co. has embarked on a back-to-the-future marketing strategy with the goal of making its store America’s favorite. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Friendsville administrators attend elected officials academy
Friendsville Mayor Ann Edmonds, Recorder Cindy Tipton and Commissioners Mark Tipton were among the municipal government officials who participated in Level 1 of the Elected Officials Academy Jan. 27 and 28 in Knoxville. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Gasoline prices continue increase in Blount County
Gasoline prices in Blount County rose this week as crude prices, at a little over $100 per barrel, rose in part due to measures taken by Greece to avoid defaulting on debt obligations, according to AAA East Tennessee. The average price of regular unleaded in Blount County rose from $3.39 to $3.46. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Salon Visage has new iPhone/Android app
Salon Visage, co-owned by Frank and Belinda Gambuzza, hosted its annual staff meeting recently, with more than 160 staff members on-hand for the announcement of a new iPhone/Android application called the Visage Concierge. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Tech. Sgt. Stuart Austin is new Air Force recruiter for Blount, Monroe, Sevier
Tech. Sgt. Stuart Austin has been assigned to the Air Force Recruiting Office at 1125 Hunters Crossing Drive, Alcoa. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Child and Family selects Kelly to be vice president
After six years with Child and Family Tennessee, Rebecca Kelly
has been promoted to vice president of program development and excellence. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
SunTrust Mortgage honors Schierbaum with top award
SunTrust Mortgage Inc. announced that Suzy Schierbaum has been named a President’s Team honoree for her outstanding performance in 2011. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Colonial Hills seeks OK for $15M renovation
The owners of Colonial Hills Nursing Center intend to apply for a certificate of need to allow for a $15 million renovation and to reopen the Maryville nursing home that was closed following termination of its Medicare and Medicaid provider agreement. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Valentine’s Day spending expected to increase this year
Consumers this year are set to spoil their friends, family and
loved ones this Valentine’s Day in a big way, according to the National Retail
Association. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Hail-damaged apartments in Alcoa being demolished
Hail-damaged apartments in Alcoa owned by Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt’s family are being demolished. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
CBL reports profits increase in 2011
CBL & Associates Properties Inc., owner of Foothills Mall in
Maryville, announced higher profits in 2011 and anticipates an improving operating, leasing and
investment environment. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Community Design Center raffle begins Valentine’s Day
The Community Design Center is kicking off its celebration of
more than 40 years of regional improvements with a new identity and a raffle that benefits a lucky
winner of $10,000 and benefits the community with $10,000 to fund projects in neighborhoods of East
Tennessee. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Brian Wendel, Eric Chadwell join lending team at Foothills Bank & Trust
To help with the increased lending activity Foothills Bank and
Trust, the community bank recently added two new mortgage loan originators to its staff: Brian
Wendel and Eric Chadwell. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Shaun Greene joins Business Systems and Consultants
Shaun Greene joined Business Systems and Consultants in 2011,
with two years of sales management experience. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
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