Archive for: August, 2009

JuLY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 10.7 PERCENT

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for July was 10.7 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from the June rate of 10.8 percent. The July...

 

IRS Features Recovery Tax Credits on YouTube, iTunes

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of video and audio products to help taxpayers take full advantage of the 2009 tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.The IRS has launched a YouTube video site...

 

Knoxville Zoo Brings In Heavy Equipment for Touch A Truck Event

Knoxville Zoo Brings In Heavy Equipment for Touch A Truck Event

Come out and see trucks as tall as giraffes, as fast as cheetahs, and as strong as elephants during Touch A Truck at Knoxville Zoo on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Visitors can get up close to some impressively big machinery...

 

Donate Blood~Save Lives

Medic has a need for all blood types at this time. Donors can donate at any of our seven daily mobile sites or one of our two fixed sites:  1601 Ailor Avenue near downtown, Knoxville and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut near Pittsburg Paints....

 

UT Study: Satisfaction with TennCare Remains High; Number of Uninsured Children Declines

KNOXVILLE — In the past year, the number of uninsured children in Tennessee has declined, while the number of uninsured adults has increased. Also, TennCare — the state's medical assistance program for low-income adults and uninsured...

 

TN Announces Finalists for Principal, Supervisor of the Year

Nashville, TN – Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education recognizes outstanding administrators with the Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. The finalists below were selected by fellow principals and supervisors...

 

UT To Help Growers Pump Up Production at Pumpkin Field Day

JACKSON, Tenn. – It’s a sign of the season. Nothing says autumn like a bright orange pumpkin. On October 9, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will show you how to grow the best varieties of these fall fruits at...

 

FOOTHILLS KIWANIS TO HOST BARBECUE AND CONCERT SATURDAY

Townsend, TN – Foothills Kiwanis of Townsend will host its second annual barbecue and concert this Saturday, August 29, at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend.Barbecue will be served beginning at 5:30 pm and will feature...

 

Heritage Center Announces Fall Music Series

Heritage Center Announces Fall Music Series

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center's 2009 Fall Music Series sponsored by PetSafe Village will feature three concerts, premiering Friday, September 4 with Bill Sheffield. The other concerts are E. G. Kight on October 2 and Labron Lazenby...

 

TWO IMGRAM GOALS GUIDE NO. 23 TENNESSEE PAST ETSU IN SEASON OPENER, 2-0

In front of a partisan crowd of 1,004 fans on a cooler-than-usual summer Saturday evening at the Regal Soccer Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., senior forward Mick Imgram helped back the first career shutout from goalkeeper Molly Baird by tallying...

 

Citizens Academy to be held

The Sevierville Police Department is proud to announce they are offering a Citizens Police Academy this fall. The purpose of the Academy is to provide an opportunity for citizens to learn basic police skills and experience police work in a safe,...

 

Knoxville Zoo Brings In Heavy Equipment for Touch a Truck Event

Come out and see trucks as tall as giraffes, as fast as cheetahs, and as strong as elephants during Touch A Truck at Knoxville Zoo on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.Visitors can get up close to some impressively big machinery...

 

Lady Vol Trio Named To USA Swimming National Team

Lady Vol Trio Named To USA Swimming National Team

Three athletes with ties to the Tennessee women's swimming and diving team were recently named to the USA Swimming National Team after successful performances this summer.Sophomore Jenny Connolly, former Lady Vol Christine Magnuson and volunteer...

 

Pets of the week

Pets of the week

Gabbi & Tabbi are 10 week old female silver and white tiger kittens looking for new homes. Bandit is a 3 year old male corgi mix also hoping to be adopted. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100 and includes their first set of vaccinations,...

 

This week with Dolly

This week with Dolly

CMT added Dolly Parton's most recent music video, "Change It" from the "9 To 5: The Musical" score, to its line up over the weekend.  The clip is available on the network's website and you may vote for it in...

 

Sevier Resident Discount Offered At Gatlinburg Golf Course

GATLINBURG – Effective immediately, residents of Sevier County can take advantage of a 20 percent discount on prime season rates at Gatlinburg Golf Course. "Our objective is to increase exposure of the golf course to our local...

 

Blazers Ground Eagles In Home Opener

Blazers Ground Eagles In Home Opener

Most coaches and football enthusiast across East Tennessee would probably take an opponents total yards of (106) and an average of only two yards per carry as a great defensive outing as well as a win. But that wasn't the case Friday night...

 

VOLS NAME CROMPTON STARTING QUARTERBACK

Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin announced Monday that senior Jonathan Crompton will be the Vols starting quarterback to begin the 2009 season. Kiffin said the competition between Crompton and junior Nick Stephens was decided by the slimmest...

 

Music is the universal connector

Music is the universal connector

Seymour native Missy Morton leads an active lifestyle which may explain her contagious smile and cheerful disposition. She works in deposit operations for the Seymour branch of the Tennessee State Bank. Her free time is spent riding her 4-wheeler,...

 

First Kick-Off Jamboree a Huge Success

First Kick-Off Jamboree a Huge Success

The first Smoky Mountain Kick-Off Jamboree for Sevier County high school football programs was a huge success. It was held at Sevier County High School.  The teams included Seymour, Sevier County, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg-Pittman.All...