Business
Rob Mayfield, vice president of Mayfield Dairy
Farms of Athens, Tennessee, recently received the 2008 Distinguished
Service Award from the Tennessee Dairy Products Association.
Each year, the award is given to a long-time dairy industry leader who
is also active in their community.
Mayfield grew up on the family farm, where his grandfather began
processing milk and other dairy foods 85 years ago.
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) recently
honored 23 employees who have achieved service milestones during the
past year.
At the June board meeting, the employees received a special pin in
recognition of this accomplishment and in gratitude for their
dedication to KCDC.
“It is only with the hard work and caring spirit of our
employees that KCDC is able to reach our goals and realize our
successes,” said Alvin Nance, KCDC executive director and
CEO. “I am proud of these individuals and extremely grateful
for their contributions to KCDC.”
Rose Center hires new executive director
When a friend heard about the search for an executive director by the historic Rose Center in Morristown, Tennessee, he suggested to Rip Lydick, President of the Knoxville Writers' Guild, that he apply for the position. Lydick did apply and was selected for what he declares is his dream job.Is your credit score costing you money?
In these uncertain financial times, even those with excellent credit histories may have trouble getting a mortgage or other type of loan. That’s why it’s important to know your credit score and the effect it may have on your checkbook, according to the Tennessee Society of CPAs.ORAU’s new Center for Science Education
Partners Development and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently held a topping out ceremony for ORAU’s new Center for Science Education, located at 301 Raccoon Rd. in Oak Ridge, Tenn. At the ceremony, the last beam was placed at the highest point of the building, which signifies that the infrastructure is in place.Fifth Avenue Motel will be saved
Residents who are interested in historic preservation will be glad to know the Old Fifth Avenue Motel Building has received "historic designation" from the U.S. Department of the Interior.Community television of Knoxville
Community Television of Knoxville, often called CTV, provides many services and opportunities for our citizens.Visit Rick's House
Rick Allen has been building a solid reputation on the air for more than six years with his home improvement radio show — Rick’s House.“We designed the show to help our listeners,” Allen said. “We try to take the fear out of home improvement.”
July 25th through the 27th:
The historic 16th annual Granger County Tomato Festival will be held at Rutledge High School.July 18 through October 11th:
The Sunset Music Series, presented by The Great Smoky Moutain Heritage Center, continues with Blue Mother Tupelo on July 18, at 7 p.m.Saturday, 19th:
WKXV will host it's 55th anniversary gospel concert at West High School at 6:30 p.m.Sunday, 20th:
A Civil War exhibition will be on display at the Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.Monday, 21st:
Knox Co. Museum of Education History are accepting vistors between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Knoxville High School.Tuesday, 22nd:
Cumberland County Playhouse will host auditions for it's production of "South Pacific" at 5 p.m.
