When: APRIL 27th 2010 What Time: Shotgun start at 1:00 PM Where: Eagles Landing Golf Course in Sevierville How Much: $65.00 Per Person -OR- $260.00 Per Four Person Team Who: Anybody that can use a golf club (properly) Tennessee Fire Service Coalition -AND- Sevier County Fire Chief’s Association Training Center Proper dress attire required Beverages will be available during the tournament Lunch will be served before the tournament Prizes will be awarded For more information or to register contact: Matt Henderson – (865)604-5309 Tony Watson – (865)775-4838 Charlie Cole – (865)654-3782 Sponsored by: Tournament flyer  Read More →

March 5, 2010 – Knoxville Zoo is saddened to announce the death of Jackie, a 35-year-old female chimpanzee, due to complications with her pregnancy. Jackie came to Knoxville Zoo in March of 2008 from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with companions Bo and Binti. The move was a recommendation from the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which manages the placement and reproduction of endangered chimpanzees in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in the U.S. Upon her arrival, she was reunited with Jimbo, a male chimpanzee who was her long-time companion in Cleveland before his move to Knoxville in 2006. The SSP made a breeding recommendation for Jimbo and Jackie shortly thereafter, and Jackie was confirmed to be pregnant in late 2009. Zoo staff anticipated her to give birth sometime between mid-March and mid-April. Jackie... (more...)

Four area Pilot locations offered special pricing on Ethanol 85 (E85) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 5, to introduce the addition of two new East Tennessee purchase locations for the environmentally friendly fuel. “On Friday customers purchased E85 for 85 cents a gallon at four Pilot locations in East Tennessee,” said Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Travel Centers. “We want to let our customers know that we are making clean-burning E85 fuel available in additional locations throughout Tennessee.” E85 is available at the following area Pilot locations: 9550 Northshore Drive at Pellissippi Parkway 7210 Strawberry Plains Pike, off I-40 at exit 398 205 Walker Springs Road 2449 Genesis Road, off I-40 at exit 320 in Crossville E85 contains 85 percent ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, which helps reduce air pollution, is biodegradable and does not pollute groundwater. “In addition to being environmentally friendly, E85 is a renewable resource made from corn grown right here in the U.S.A.,”... (more...)

The Man, The Myth, The Legend! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity The Tennessee Outlaw himself will be performing in concert March 18th, 2025 in his 75th  anniversary comeback tour that you won’t want to miss.  The legendary guitar performances of the Tennessee Outlaw will be something you will remember for a lifetime.  Don’t wait!  Buy your tickets today.  With only 15 years remaining these tickets will sell out fast.  Read More →

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Smokies will be hosting its 2010 Job Fair on Saturday, March 13, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Smokies Park. The team will be looking to fill a handful of concessions positions at the event, as well as a few retail and stadium usher openings. All gameday positions being offered at the job fair are part-time seasonal positions, and will conclude at the end of the Smokies’ 2010 baseball. For those who are unable to make the event, the Smokies will be accepting applications during normal business hours through Opening Night, April 14. Interested parties are encouraged though to apply at this weekend’s job fair though, as the team cannot guarantee interviews after the job fair on the 13th. Interested applicants can visit www.smokiesbaseball.com, or call the Smokies at (865) 286-2300, for a complete listing of open positions.  Read More →

The B-B-Q that melts in your mouth If you like barbecue, you are in for a treat at Smokin’ Ed’s BBQ.  Family owned and operated, Smokin’ Ed’s BBQ is the newest barbecue in town with a great choice of delicious barbecue. 115 Conner Heights Rd Stop Light #10, next to BP station, Pigeon Forge (865) 365-1565  Read More →

First-annual charity event will benefit Empty Stocking Fund Women Today’s 16th year will be made even sweeter with the introduction of a wine-themed benefit event. Women Today will host its first-annual charity event, Women’s Wine Down benefiting the News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund, on Friday, March 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. Hosted by Fabio Viviani from Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the VIP evening will feature wine, food, shopping, music, prizes and fun: Wine tasting presented by Ashe’s Wine and Spirits and Gnarly Head wines Scrumptious hors d’oeuvres provided by Crown and Goose, RouXbarb, RouXbarbeque, Salsarita’s, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, Avanti Savoia and Cabot Creamery Complimentary nail polishes and makeup touch-ups from Belleza Salon and Spa Live music performed by the Boling, Brown and Holloway Jazz Trio Gourmet coffee from Javerde Coffee locally roasted in Powell, Tenn. A... (more...)

Hideaway Local Artist, Paul Murray, has donated the use of two pieces of his artwork to promote awareness and encourage donations to the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. The sketch entitled Hideaway and the watercolor entitled Troubl’ Darlin’ will become the new “faces” of the SMCH. These images will be seen in all of the new promotional material for “The Home.” Paul Murray, Canadian native, was always preoccupied with the study of his art. At the age of 10, Paul didn’t find it hard to skip school and walk 12 miles to visit his old hermit friends Joey and his siblings. Murray was already displaying his work at local art shows, where his paintings and commissions sold. At age 13, he quit school and dedicated himself to preserving these rare people. When Paul wasn’t on his friend’s homestead learning to make tools by hand and live off the land; he was in the library learning the techniques of the masters. Some of those he studied were Rembrandt, Wyeth and... (more...)

The 75 national Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners are now eligible to be named as finalists for the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award. Seven Blue Ribbon businesses will be named finalists – one from each region – on March 15. The grand prizewinner will be announced by the U.S. Chamber at the America’s Small Business Summit on May 18, and will receive a $10,000 cash prize. The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners are also competing for the U.S. Chamber’s Community Excellence Award. The Community Excellence Award is designed to highlight a small business that demonstrates excellence in the eyes of its community, customers, and employees. Running a successful business is often about making and maintaining strong relationships, something that cannot be clearly depicted in a business plan. One company will receive this award based on the number of online... (more...)

March 2, 2010 – Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam has appointed a committee to study the possible relocation of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to Knoxville and to work with Arrowmont officials to develop a proposal that’s beneficial to both the school and the city. Arrowmont is currently located in Gatlinburg on property owned by the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity but is considering leaving that site after its lease expires in 2012. The school is exploring its options and has indicated that Knoxville and Greeneville are possible sites for relocation. Rhonda Rice, executive vice president of the Knoxville Chamber, will chair the committee. Other members include: Pam Fansler – President and East Tennessee Market Manager, First Tennessee Sharon... (more...)