Professional drivers and motorists can now locate the nearest Pilot Travel Center anywhere in North America with a new free iPhone application introduced this month to users of the popular mobile handset. “We appreciate the fact that many loyal Pilot customers only look for Pilot Travel Centers when they are on the road, and this online tool makes it very easy to find the closest location,” said Lynsay Caylor, Social   Read More ...

Chris King (center), owner of Green Car & Courier, celebrates his $10,000 award as winner of the Greater Knoxville Business Journal’s 2010 Business in the Green contest at the News Sentinel on April 19, 2010. Joining King are sponsor representatives (from left) Greater Knoxville Business Journal editor Amy Nolan, KUB vice president of communications and environmental stewardship Susan Edwards, Efficient Energy of Tennessee vice president of sales and marketing Harvey   Read More ...

Regis Philbin and Neal McCoy help give the Titanic a grand send-off The new Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. had a star-studded weekend-long Grand Opening hosted by Regis Philbin this weekend. The event also featured numerous descendants and family members of those on board the Titanic and included a christening of the ship by Captain Edward J. Smith. The weekend-long Grand Opening Celebration at the new Titanic Museum   Read More ...

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) opened the 112-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pigeon Forge, TN on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Located at 120 Christmas Tree Lane, the SpringHill Suites Pigeon Forge will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Gibson Hotel Management Inc. Located in downtown Pigeon Forge and five minutes from Dollywood Amusement Park, the SpringHill Suites Pigeon Forge offers guests convenient access to Great Smoky Mountains National   Read More ...

The Executive Committee of the Arrowmont Board of Governors has appointed the task force that will explore the future options for the nationally renowned arts education center. The group will examine the viability of remaining in the Gatlinburg area or relocating to other proposed sites in Knoxville or Greeneville, Tennessee. Arrowmont Board President Mary Ann Hruska announced the appointment of the task force which will be chaired by board member   Read More ...

Talented emerging artists nationwide apply annually for Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts’ Artist-in-Residence program, a coveted opportunity of creative discovery for early career artists. Beginning March 5 Arrowmont’s four current resident artists will open their annual exhibition that showcases their talent and work created during their 11-month residency. The exhibition will be open until May 1, 2010 in the Sandra J. Blain Gallery on the Arrowmont campus. The current   Read More ...

Many people might think that participating in Earth Day activities or becoming more eco-friendly takes too much time or money. Surprisingly, there are several things that can be done that require actions as simple as a mouse click or the flick of a switch. “Taking any kind of steps to help the environment is always a plus,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Tennessee. “Our eco-friendly   Read More ...

Nantahala Outdoor Center opened its new LEED-certified experiential retail environment in Gatlinburg, TN Easter weekend. A $4 million project, NOC’s Great Outpost is now the largest retail store and newest attraction on the Gatlinburg strip, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance. NOC’s Great Outpost occupies an anchor position in Gatlinburg’s downtown strip, one of the most heavily visited destinations in the Southeast hosting an estimated 14 million   Read More ...

As of 9AM today Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has opened their newest exhibit. The Penguin Playhouse is home to 19 African Blackfoot Penguins and they are all doing wonderfully. The new exhibit is an interior and exterior habitat allowing guests to the aquarium to view the animals from inside the aquarium and also outside from the street. They currently have feeding shows scheduled for 10:30am and 3:30pm as well   Read More ...

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will reopen an 11-mile stretch of U.S. 129/SR115 in Blount County known as “The Dragon” on Monday, April 12 at 8:00 a.m. The stretch of U.S. 129 from the Tabcat Bridge to the North Carolina state line will be open to traffic each day between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The section of U.S. 129 from just past the Foothills Parkway to the Tabcat Bridge will remain   Read More ...