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Development continues at Alcoa's Springbrook Farm
ALCOA, Tenn. — Jim N' Nicks barbecue restaurant is the latest addition to Alcoa's Springbrook Farm development — a mixed-use area the city is working on at the site of the old Alcoa West Plant. Alcoa leaders approved plans for the restaurant about a week ago, and the...
One for the books: Author gives writing advice to Eagleton students
When Sarah Seaton Myers, author or coauthor of 17 books and ghostwriter of 10 books, was invited to speak to students at Eagleton College and Career Academy, she immediately accepted. As a former Eagleton student, she was pleased to have been invited back to her alma mater, where she attended kindergarten through eighth grade before its transition to a middle school and most recently, Eagleton College and Career Academy. “I remained Facebook friends with one of my favorite teachers, my sixth-grade English teacher, Callen Parsley,”...
New murder mystery book takes place in Tellico Village
Cheryl Peyton, a local author from Loudon County, recently published her newest murder mystery that takes place right in the heart of Tellico Village. The fictional book is titled “Murder in Tellico Village” and follows a continuing female lead — Alex Trotter — as she visits her Aunt Beth in the Village. During her short visit, it is revealed that a nearby neighbor is murdered. ...
Tellico Village Singers and Tellico Voices holding annual patriotic concerts
The Tellico Village Singers (TVS) and the Tellico Voices (TV) are pleased to present their annual Fourth of July Patriotic Concerts. These concerts will be performed at the Community Church at Tellico Village on Sunday, June 30 (3 p.m.) and Tuesday, July 2 (7 p.m.). "The costs involved with preparations and performances keep going up," a press release stated. "As such, to recoup some of our cost, tickets for these...
New playground, splashpad open at Houston Park in Madisonville
Local officials gathered at Houston Park in Madisonville Saturday morning to commemorate the opening of the park’s playground and splashpad. The ceremony for the grand opening of the park’s playground and splashpad took place at the park Saturday at 11 a.m. where Madisonville Mayor Gus Davis revealed the new park equipment. “This is a great day and a great time,” Davis said. “This is something that the City of Madisonville...
Andy's Frozen Custard plans Maryville entrance
After initial talks to build in Alcoa, developers of cold treat chain Andy’s Frozen Custard have set their sights on property in downtown Maryville. The finished business, which would feature a drive-through and walk-up service, is planned to be next door to Dunkin’ on South Washington Street. The business will likely open its doors in the first quarter of 2025. Founded in 1986, Andy’s offers a selection of frozen custard...
Magical Film 'IF' to Enchant Audiences at AMC CLASSIC Foothills 12
🎬 Get ready for a cinematic adventure that's sure to ignite the imaginations of both the young and the young at heart! "Movie: IF" is set to grace the screens at the AMC CLASSIC Foothills 12, and you won't want to miss it.
With Colquitts buying out Goldman Sachs, all-local ownership ready to enhance RT Lodge
In a peaceful, wooded corner of Maryville College's campus sits RT Lodge, a historic destination that through the years has served as a private residence, corporate retreat center, and more recently, a boutique hotel, restaurant and event space. Now that Annie and David Colquitt have bought out Goldman Sachs' ownership stake, the...
Jim N' Nick's bringing barbecue to Springbrook Farm
American flavor is coming to Springbrook Farm in the form of popular regional restaurant Jim N’ Nick’s Community Barbecue. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant near the corner of North Hall Road and Marconi Boulevard will be another addition to the burgeoning development of the former ALCOA plant site. Jim ‘N Nick’s is a southeastern regional chain with 48 locations across six states. Its menu boasts an array of meats in the form of wings, sandwiches, burgers, and of course, barbecue. The company’s website states all locations are...
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