Grand opening Monday for new bank

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

FirstBank on Emory Road will officially open on Monday, November 13, 2023, with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will be there, along with leaders from …

Wallaces earn Thrive recognition

Jay FitzOur Town Leaders

The nonprofit Thrive honored longtime philanthropists and enthusiastic supporters Stephanie and George Wallace at a recent dinner at Cherokee Country Club.
The Wallaces helped transform Thrive from a small ministry serving …

Lisa New to chair AZA board

Susan EspirituOur Town Leaders

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is pleased to announce Lisa New, president and CEO of Zoo Knoxville, as the new chair of the AZA board of directors.
“Lisa brings …

Seven honored at Tribute to Women

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

Knoxville YWCA has selected its 2023 honorees who best exemplify the Y’s core mission: empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Cynthia Moxley was there, …