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Y-12 breaks ground on new fire station to replace 1940s-era building The complex broke ground on a new fire station Tuesday, which is expected to be completed and operational by December 2022. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 6:01 PM EDT April 27, 2021 OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Y-12 National Security Complex is currently building two new safety facilities to replace aged buildings from the World War II and the 1940s.  The complex broke ground on a new fire station Tuesday...

As The University of Tennessee Knoxville’s longest standing environmental organization, Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville (SPEAK) has consistently campaigned for decisive environmental action for people and the planet. An issue has recently been brought to our attention that in early December of 2020, Randy Boyd, President of the University of Tennessee, partnered with Texas A&M University to bid on the management and operations contract for the Y-12 National Security Co...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: Barberitos reopens in Knoxville to bring back its farm-fresh food The Knoxville News-Sentinel 1 hr ago Knoxville News Sentinel Barberitos reopens in Knoxville to bring back its farm-fresh food KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2021) – Barberitos, a fast-casual burrito restaurant with 50 locations across the Southeast, is excited to announce the reopening of its Knoxville, Tenn. location (215 Brookview Center Way). Barberitos was forced to close after a fire o...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: Cushman & Wakefield arranges multifamily sale The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel Cushman & Wakefield arranges multifamily sale KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 21, 2021 – Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of The Ridge at Hamilton Crossing, a 353-unit apartment community located in Maryville, Tennessee. Jimmy Adams and Craig Hey of Cushman & Wakefield represented ...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: Fireflies light up the nights in Market Square The Knoxville News-Sentinel 1 hr ago Knoxville News Sentinel Fireflies light up the nights in Market Square Downtown Knoxville celebrates spring with Firefly Nights, an enchanting new light installation that adds a bit of sparkle to the trees of Market Square. Inspired by the synchronous fireflies that attract thousands of visitors to Elkmont and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park every spring, Firefly N...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: "Craft Bear Nights" at Zoo Knoxville featuring craft beers and food return The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel "Craft Bear Nights" at Zoo Knoxville featuring craft beers and food return Knoxville, Tenn. (April 14, 2021) – Zoo Knoxville’s family-friendly “Craft Bear Nights” featuring craft beers, a food truck and special menu items from their own chef are back by popular demand. Craft Bear Nights will take place from 5:00...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: SmartFinancial, Inc. announces acquisition of Sevier County Bancshares, Inc. The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel SmartFinancial, Inc. announces acquisition of Sevier County Bancshares, Inc. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 14, 2021 – SmartFinancial, Inc., (Nasdaq: SMBK) (“SmartFinancial”), parent company of SmartBank, and Sevier County Bancshares, Inc., (“SCB”), parent company of Sevier County Bank, jointly announced today their...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: KaTom now sixth-largest in restaurant supply The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel KaTom now sixth-largest in restaurant supply Kodak, Tenn. –April 13, 2021 - KaTom Restaurant Supply came through the pandemic stronger than ever and continues to set sales records and grow. In March, the company had its best sales month in its nearly 40-year history, proof of recent economic reports indicating things are turning around for hospital...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: Pilot Company hosts virtual National Hiring Day to fill more than 5,000 jobs for busy travel season The Knoxville News-Sentinel 1 hr ago Knoxville News Sentinel Pilot Company hosts virtual National Hiring Day to fill more than 5,000 jobs for busy travel season KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2021) – Pilot Company, one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers in North America, will host its annual National Hiring Day on Tue...

Knoxville Biz Ticker: UCOR, Roane State partner to offer Oak Ridge Small Business Diversity Summit The Knoxville News-Sentinel 1 hr ago Knoxville News Sentinel UCOR, Roane State partner to offer Oak Ridge Small Business Diversity Summit Oak Ridge, Tenn., Month Day, 2021 – The need to create workplaces that are more diverse has come into focus more sharply in the last few years. While the need is there, the “how to” is less clear, especially for small businesses. To suppo...