Knoxville Biz Ticker: Fireflies light up the nights in Market Square
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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 Nights includes more than 12,000 lights that “flash” from sunset to sunrise through the end of June.
“With warm weather and longer days, Downtown Knoxville is the perfect place to find spontaneous fun for the entire family,” said Michele Hummel, executive director of the Downtown Knoxville Alliance. “People are excited to be getting safely out and about again, and we hope the creation of Firefly Nights can make being downtown even more special for them.”
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 until 8:00 p.m. each Thursday in April.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. selected craft beers will be available for purchase, the food truck will be on site, and special menu items exclusively available in the evening will be offered at the zoo’s restaurants. Wine, other beer selections, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.
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Knoxville Biz Ticker: SmartFinancial, Inc. announces acquisition of Sevier County Bancshares, Inc.
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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 entry into an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which SmartFinancial will acquire SCB.
As of December 31, 2020, SCB had approximately $424 million of total assets, $381 million in deposits, and $243 million in net loans with six branches in Sevier County, Tennessee and one branch in Richmond, Virginia. The proposed transaction will improve SmartFinancial’s market share to #1 in Sevier County, Tennessee based on deposits as of June 30, 2020 and become the 4th largest community b
Knoxville Biz Ticker: KaTom now sixth-largest in restaurant supply
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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 hospitality businesses. April began with KaTom being named the sixth-largest restaurant supply firm in America, up from tenth a year ago.
“It was a challenging year for our industry, as it was for everyone,” KaTom Founder, CEO, and President Patricia Bible said. “But we didn’t embrace fear. We stayed the course, worked harder, and found new opportunities.”