Business

Sevier Business Recognized as Economic Hero

Sevier Business Recognized as Economic Hero

KaTom CEO Patricia Bible accepts recognition as part of the Next Economy Hero ceremony in Las Vegas. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) KaTom Restaurant Supply has been recognized as one of the top job creators among private businesses in Tennessee...

 

Protective Hands Reach Out

Protective Hands Reach Out

All-State Exclusive Agent Rocky Hummel and Sales Producer Dana Hagaman look over a customer’s account. (The Herald/ Joe King) In this uncertain economy there is little anybody can depend on which makes protecting every asset all the more...

 

Relocation Boosts Business

Relocation Boosts Business

Area Manager Josh Spurlock explains AT&T’s range of services to a customer. (The Herald/ Joe King) With the hectic nature of the modern world and ever growing thirst for convenience, a location can make or break a business. Proving...

 

Franchise Extends To Seymour

Franchise Extends To Seymour

S & B Construction crews work to erect Seymour’s Dunkin’ Donuts. (The Herald/ Angela Hope) A familiar and popular franchise will be setting up shop in Seymour by this Christmas. Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owner James Soule is...

 

Seymour Business Closes Shop

Seymour Business Closes Shop

Sea More Pets went out of business in October. (The Herald/ Joe King) After just six months of business Sea More Pets has shut its doors for good. The shop, which was located at 10520 Chapman Hwy., specialized in fish, birds, other small pets...

 

Clayton Homes Reaches to Seymour

Clayton Homes Reaches to Seymour

The Clayton Sales team welcome customers to the fall sales event. (THE HERALD/ JOE KING) The world’s biggest name in manufactured housing hopes to increase its coverage in Seymour through a sales promotion event. “Seymour is the fastest...

 

Slight dip again in gasoline prices

Slight dip again in gasoline prices

Knoxville, October 8- Average retail gasoline prices in Knoxville have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.45/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week...

 

New HUD Agent Emerges From Sevier County

New HUD Agent Emerges From Sevier County

  Neighborhood Listing Broker Michele Karl. (THE HERALD/ JOE KARL) Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a lot of work from its Neighborhood Listing Brokers (NLBs), and Michele Karl, the new NLB for HomeTelos has the experience and...

 

Local Banks Expect Rising Prices

Local Banks Expect Rising Prices

Sevier County Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kevin R. Mullins. (THE HERALD/ SUBMITTED PHOTO) When the Federal Reserve announced a third round of Quantitative Easing, many local Republicans said the policy will be bad...

 

Social Media for Small Businesses: New Club Explores Strategy for Business Leaders

Social Media Club Knoxville (SMC Knoxville) is launching a new speaker series, “Local Talent,” focusing on the social media savvy minds who call Knoxville home. The series will begin on Sept. 20, with a panel discussion featuring local small...

 

The Reality of Realty

The Reality of Realty

A realtor shows clients a property. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Recent studies by the National Association of Realtors and the Bureau of Labor Statistics have reported that selling real estate is a riskier occupation than people may think....

 

Construction Brings Business Change

Construction Brings Business Change

The construction of the new buildings will bring business opportunities to Seymour. (The Herald/ Joe King) The construction of two new buildings near the Papa Murphy’s located at 11516 Chapman Hwy. has caused speculation as to just what is...

 

Flipping the Switch Supports South Knox Businesses

Boomsday is celebrating its 25th Anniversary next month and fireworks are not the only thing that will light up the sky. Officials from the City of Knoxville, Reily Foods, Knox Heritage, and Visit Knoxville announced that the iconic JFG sign...

 

Daycare Celebrates New School Year

Daycare Celebrates New School Year

Playing a game called One Ball with a group of students, Tammie Burenette finds plenty of ways for students to have fun. (The Herald/ Joe King) For some students the start of the school year is a dreadful and worrisome time while others are...

 

Business Rises with the Heat

Business Rises with the Heat

Randy Suttles inspects equipment at Sevier County Propane. (The Herald/ Joe King) The soaring temperatures of the last few weeks have altered summer cookout plans for many and the results have in-turn driven prices down for at least one particular...

 

Medical Professionals Unite

Medical Professionals Unite

Greg Komeshak discusses chiropractic treatment with his patient Katheryne Nelson. (The Herald/Joe King) With all of the controversy created by the Supreme Court’s ruling over President Obama’s health care law it can get easy to lose sight...

 

Bank Adds to Staff

Bank Adds to Staff

Brad McCarter (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank, would like to welcome back Brad McCarter to the Tennessee State Bank team. McCarter joins TSB as an Assistant Vice President, Community Banking...

 

Restaurant Snaps into High Gear

Restaurant Snaps into High Gear

Simeon Kross makes a pizza for a customer at his new restaurant. (The Herald/ Joe King) Despite high competition in the Seymour restaurant industry, one young entrepreneur is confidant in the future of his operation. Although only 28 years old,...

 

New Clinic Scores Big

New Clinic Scores Big

Brett Kolnick works with a patient to alleviate a pain issue. (The Herald/ Joe King) Continuing the trend of growing local businesses, a new Physical Therapy Clinic is looking forward to a bright future in Seymour. Champion Physical Therapy,...

 

Business Makes a Move

Business Makes a Move

Computer Solutions Manager Sean Woods wants to make all of the store’s customers aware of its new location. (The Herald/File Photo) While changes to business locations can often cause confusion for some customers, one Seymour business is making...