Knox Co. celebrates Women s History Month, mayor highlights local women achievements
Officials said that Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will commemorate Women s History Month throughout March, celebrating the history of American women. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:41 PM EST March 2, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. Women s History Month started on Monday, honoring the contributions women made to the development of the U.S. throughout history. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is also recognizing women s history throughout March, focusing on the achievements of local women.
He announced that he will focus on highlighting women-owned businesses as part of his weekly small business videos. He said that interviews with the business owners will air every Wednesday starting March 10.
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Gov. Bill Lee made the announcement Friday. CGI will spend $27 million in the operation. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 7:02 PM EST February 26, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee A global IT and business consulting firm is bringing 300 jobs over the next five years to Knoxville.
Gov. Bill Lee made the announcement Friday morning. It strengthens Knoxville s reputation as a leader in technology and business, Lee said Friday.
CGI will create an information technology delivery center here. It s a $27 million investment, the company said.
This is CGI s eighth IT delivery and support center in the U.S. This is such a happy day, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said.
Now developer and South Knoxville native Randy Boyd is touting the transformational benefits of a sports park just east of the Old City.
Boyd thinks it will revitalize the blighted area, triggering new development and creating new life on the western edge of East Knoxville. I ve had a love for baseball for decades. One of the things I have loved about it is how it brings communities together, said Boyd, owner of the Tennessee Smokies baseball team among others.
The most successful baseball teams are the ones that operate in a downtown, he said. They bring people from all parts of the community together. They share local foods and local cultures, and it s just a great community-building event.