tnAchieves Students Give Back Over 2 Million Hours

As of December 2018, tnAchieves, the partnering organization to Gov. Haslam’s TN Promise in 83 counties, surpassed 2 million hours of community service given back by its students. Students have volunteered at numerous organizations over the past decade including animal shelters, food pantries and community outreach agencies. They have also participated in community events occurring […]

How to Make Collard Greens With Bacon and Cider Vinegar

Recipe from Good Housekeeping. Image from Kate Bennis on Pinterest. Yields: 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 3 lb. collard greens 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper Directions Discard […]

Sevierville Mayor Bryan Atchley Passes Away Following Battle with Cancer

Longtime Sevierville mayor Bryan Atchley died Sunday morning at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, the city announced in a news release. Atchley, who had cancer, was admitted to the hospital Dec. 3 after having an “extremely low” white blood cell count, according to an earlier statement from the city. “More details will be forthcoming […]

The Ripken Experience Scores Winning Third Season in Pigeon Forge

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – At the completion of its third year of operation in the Smoky Mountains, The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge scored yet another homerun with baseball fans and city officials alike. Research recently released by the city determined that The Ripken Experience was responsible for $33.8 million in visitor spending during its 2018 season which began in […]

tnAchieves Exceeds Mentor Recruitment Goal

With a record breaking 9,465 volunteers completing a tnAchieves mentor application, the program has successfully exceeded its mentor recruitment goal for the TN Promise Class of 2019. This is a testament to local communities rallying around a common goal and supporting local students. Countless businesses, civic clubs, non-profit and government organizations shared the need and […]