Media Room

Through a partnership with online course-sharing platform College Consortium, 18 Maryville College students are taking at least one of 27 faculty-approved courses offered this summer.

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This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member.

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Thomas Cook to provide financial planning guidance as a client specialist.

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The City of Alcoa is making final preparations for FreedomFest 2019. The City’s 41st edition of the tremendously popular Independence Day celebration is set for this Saturday, June 29th from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Alcoa Duck Pond. The entire community is invited to attend the exciting family fun filled event.

I believe that most business leaders need to understand – at least at a basic level – how to talk to the news media in both positive and negative situations. Refusing to comment when media attention comes your way is simply not an option. You need to be able to successfully navigate an interview, put forward a well-thought-out response, and steer the conversation toward the topics which are important and relevant for you to talk about.

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One of Knoxville’s finest clubs, Fox Den Country Club, will host the Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation golf tournament on Monday, September 16 with a 1:00 shotgun start.

The Jack L. Wood Excellence in Service Award recognizes an employee who has over time provided superior service to our firm, displaying dedication and loyalty. The firm honors employees who share the same passion and drive that elevates their communities, team, and themselves to make their surroundings better. Stu Henry was the 2019 recipient, awarded at the recent Annual Stockholder’s Meeting.