Media Room

NEW YORK – For the 10th consecutive year, King University has been named one of the “Best in the Southeast” by The Princeton Review, an education services company widely known for its test prep programs and college and graduate school guides. The Princeton Review named 138 institutions to Southeast regional section of its website feature, “2014 Best Colleges: Region by Region,” that posted today on the company’s website at http://www.princetonreview.com/best-regional-colleges.aspx.

Members of the Chamber of Commerce play a pivotal role in the economic vibrancy of our community. In appreciation of the Chamber’s many efforts, Belk would like to present an all day savings pass for all Chamber members.

Anderson Lumber Company is hosting a golf outing benefiting Blount County Habitat for Humanity on Oct. 3, and they need your help!

April Jopling and her son, Country Music Artist Jeff Jopling, will be hosting an open house on their beautiful 50 Acre Estate, Country Manor Acres, in Townsend, Tenn., on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The open house will be hosted in conjunction with the Blount County Wedding Professionals Association, with a brief showcase concert by the Jeff Jopling Band, followed by a drawing for valuable prizes at the end of the evening, with the grand prize worth $1000.

BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University and Pellissippi State Community College have signed a reverse transfer agreement between the institutions. The reverse transfer program will be available to Pellissippi State students who have transferred to King University from Pellissippi State prior to the completion of their associate degree program.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. – AtWork Group, an award-winning multi-specialty national staffing franchisor, announced it has again been included in the Staffing Industry Analysts’ annual List of Largest U.S. Staffing Firms and Market Share Analysis report.

Alcoa, Tenn. — Mary Beth West Communications,LLC, a public relations and communications firm based in Alcoa, Tenn., announced the addition of two new employees to the team, Cureton Gannon and Jamie Stooksbury.

Maryville, Tenn. – For Blount County seniors who face transportation-access issues, finding ways to make essential trips for things like groceries, medical appointments and prescription refills can become a daunting prospect. Thanks to a new program announced this week by the Blount County Community Action Agency (BCCAA), a senior-friendly transportation service is close at hand.

4th Annual Links For Life Golf Tournament In Memory Of Anna C. Irwin

Alcoa, Tenn. – In celebration of Alcoa Tennessee Operations centennial anniversary, the location has released a 100-year timeline of the history of the plant. With this timeline, you can explore significant milestones of the company’s 100 years of smelting, fabrication and recycling aluminum in East Tennessee.