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Chase deepens its footprint into East Tennessee opening more full-service branches
Chase Bank announced in February it planned to open 500 new branches nationwide and hire 3,500 employees over the next three years, including deeper into Tennessee. Following the expansion in the Nashville and Memphis markets and one branch near Knoxville, Chase will open five to six more branches in East Tennessee by the end of 2026. The 11242 Kingston Pike branch in Farragut opened in April and another branch at 503 Foothills Plaza in Maryville opened in May.
The 'place' behind Top Workplaces: 6 reasons Knoxville is great for people and business
As Knox News began its process for recognizing the Top Workplaces in East Tennessee, our reporters began thinking about the greater "place" − that is, the community where businesses large and small chose to open up shop for whatever reason. For some business owners, Knoxville is their hometown, and what better way...
Tennessee’s I-40 Corridor: Prepare for Foggy Commutes and Rainy Weather
Memphis, TN – Dense fog has blanketed areas along and north of I-40 this morning, creating challenging conditions for early commuters. The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a fog advisory, urging drivers to exercise caution. According to the National Weather Service, motorists should use low-beam headlights, drive...
Tony Vitello earns D1Baseball National Coach of the Year honors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello earned National Coach of the Year honors by D1Baseball.com on Tuesday afternoon. He was also tabbed the nation's top coach by Baseball America and the American Baseball Coaches Association earlier this month. Vitello, who led Tennessee to its first national...
Top 5 Worst Tennessee Basketball Coaching Hires & Scandals Revealed
Basketball has a rich history with successful seasons under great coaches, but also faced challenges with less successful coaching hires. The program's coaching record stands at 1,814-1,127 (.617) over 21 coaches since 1908. Despite past struggles, the current coach, Rick Barnes, has led the team to recent success, reaching the Elite Eight in the 2023-2024 season. Who were the five worst coaching hires in Tennessee basketball history? Let's explore.
Surcheros Announces First Franchise Deal in Tennessee
a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Mitchell Kolinsky Talks Finding Love On TV
Farmer Wants a Wife star Mitchell Kolinsky opened up to a local news station in Tennessee about finding love on the hit reality show. He was one of four farmers in Season 2 who set off on a journey to find the love of their life. Three of the farmers did choose someone at the end. However, only two of them, including Mitchell are still with their chosen partner. Now, he’s opening up more about finding love on television. What did he have to say? Keep reading to find out more.
Moms secure more recess time for some Tennessee students
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A group of Clarksville, Tennessee, moms are celebrating a win after negotiating with local school officials to secure half-hour recesses for all elementary school students in the district. Now, the group, “Say YES to RECESS Tennessee,” is working to take their efforts statewide.
Tennessee This New Political Text Scam Is Stealing Your Money
With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, political efforts are at an all-time high. Campaigns are ramping up their efforts, and as a result, people are being bombarded with text messages from political parties and candidates. While many of these messages are legitimate attempts to rally support, a new warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests that some of these texts could be from scammers looking to exploit political passion and trick individuals into handing over their personal information.
DA says No Charges to be Filed on CPD Officer After the Death of Isaiah Hill
This Memorandum documents the findings of fact and legal conclusions of the District Attorney. General regarding the officer involved shooting incident on March 3, 2024 following an. investigation. The investigation was initiated and its scope was targeted at determining whether. a crime occurred in connection with this shooting. On March...
10Investigates: Filings show increasing six-figure compensation for East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank's executive director
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank's latest Form 990 filings showed that the nonprofit's revenue in 2023 was around $1.9 million. Executive Director Valerie Stewart's salary represents about 18% of that number. The latest filing with the Internal Revenue Service shows Stewart had $316,000 in reportable compensation,...
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