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Knoxnews: Business
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University of Tennessee buildings aim for National Register #
UT buildings aim for Register status
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 7 p.m.
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UT Medical Center aids Scott County EMS #
University of Tennessee Medical Center has agreed to place one of its Lifestar emergency helicopters at the Scott County Hospital over the weekend.
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
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BankEast branches officially change hands #
It's been months since BankEast was put into receivership -- with U.S. Bank stepping into the breach -- but new deeds recording a change in ownership for the bank's buildings were filed recently.
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 4 p.m.
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UT Medical Center aids Scott County EMS #
University of Tennessee Medical Center has agreed to place one of its Lifestar emergency helicopters at the Scott County hospital over the weekend.
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
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Magazine names Blackberry Farm top resort for service #
Blackberry Farm in Walland was named the No. 1 Resort for Service in North America by Travel + Leisure Magazine in its June 2012 issue.
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
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Oakridger: Business
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‘Largest source of ORNL groundwater contamination’ removed #
<img src="http://d2om8tvz4lgco4.cloudfront.net/archive/x338367782/g0820820000000000002e02dee047db60a8dc0a15026e9eb4eb6f9f2295.jpg" width="130" height="98" alt="UCOR_Camera_tank_removal_4X.jpg" title="UCOR_Camera_tank_removal_4X.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> The Department of Energy’s environmental management contractor URS/CH2M Oak Ridge (UCOR) recently removed a tank that is considered to be the largest source of groundwater contamination in Bethel Valley at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.</p>
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.
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Distribution center, Clinton store to close #
<img src="http://d2om8tvz4lgco4.cloudfront.net/archive/x255282641/g082082000000000000305fbb1a44f6951af4dc80ca5fb22563525df4f7.jpg" width="130" height="90" alt="food_lion_history.jpg" title="food_lion_history.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> The Food Lion grocery store and distribution center in Clinton are closing.</p>
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.
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‘Community Hero’ Mason wins $10,000 for ADFAC #
<img src="http://d2om8tvz4lgco4.cloudfront.net/archive/x449150085/g0820820000000000001b5a9c9b6f1c156cfae0204a4548a85796caee80.jpg" width="130" height="98" alt="dave-mason.jpg" title="dave-mason.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> Needy families in Anderson County -- especially their children -- will fare better thanks to local resident Dave Mason.</p>
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.
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ORNL experiments prove nanoscale metallic conductivity in ferroelectrics #
<img src="http://d2om8tvz4lgco4.cloudfront.net/archive/x2079021906/g082082000000000000f95511b1a93609c0134ab285e64f3d728bb51aaa.jpg" width="126" height="130" alt="nanoscalestory2X.jpg" title="nanoscalestory2X.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> The prospect of electronics at the nanoscale may be even more promising with the first observation of metallic conductance in ferroelectric nanodomains by researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.</p>
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.
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UCOR pledges $100,000 to Emory Valley Center fund #
<img src="http://d2om8tvz4lgco4.cloudfront.net/archive/x2079021908/g08208200000000000017620b69d9b2aaf456dc8ea44d96d3ba0a7ff8af.jpg" width="130" height="87" alt="Emory-Valley-check.jpg" title="Emory-Valley-check.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> URS/CH2M HILL Oak Ridge (UCOR) presents a $20,000 check to the Emory Valley Center as the first installment of a five-year, $100,000 commitment.</p>
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.
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Property Scope
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BankEast branches officially change hands #
It's been months since BankEast was put into receivership -- with U.S. Bank stepping into the breach -- but new deeds recording a change in ownership for the bank's buildings were filed recently. Receiver's deeds on file with the county showed four transactions in which U.S. Bank took title to ...
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 4 p.m.
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Judge dismisses Rarity-linked bankruptcy #
A foreclosure auction is likely for the Rarity Pointe community, after a federal bankruptcy judge dismissed a Chapter 11 filing related to the project. Reading her opinion from the bench, Judge Marcia Phillips Parsons on Friday said developer Mike Ross did not have the authority to initiate a Chapter 11 ...
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 12 p.m.
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Friday briefing #
National Bike to Work Day observed on Market Square. KNS Ulta Beauty to open in former Turkey Creek Borders. KNS Fresh to Order restaurant chain coming to Nashville. Tennessean Demolition versus preservation: K-25 plan still not a done deal. KNS KNS photo/J. Miles Cary
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 11 a.m.
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North Knoxville Wok Hay closes #
The Wok Hay restaurant in North Knoxville has closed. According to a spokeswoman for Ruby Tuesday, which operates Wok Hay, the restaurant at 120 Merchant Drive closed on Sunday. Meridith Hammond said employees of the restaurant have been offered positions at neighboring Ruby Tuesdays, Marlin & Ray's and the Wok ...
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3 p.m.
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University of Tennessee buildings aim for National Register status #
A pair of UT buildings may be on the road to the National Register. The Historic Zoning Commission on Thursday recommended National Register of Historic Places status for the Tyson Alumni House, at 1609 Melrose Avenue (pictured above), and Ayres Hall, at 1403 Circle Drive. This morning's action is only ...
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 11 a.m.
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The Bank Draft
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Dwight Grizzell, Mountain National president and CEO, retires #
A leadership change is coming at Mountain National Bancshares. The Sevierville-based lender announced Tuesday that Dwight Grizzell, the president and CEO of the company and its bank subsidiary, had retired from the bank positions effective Monday. A transition agreement said he will also retire as president and CEO of the ...
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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New signage at BankEast #
Spotted at the downtown branch this week. BankEast was closed by regulators in January, with U.S. Bank acquiring substantially all of its assets and assuming its deposits.
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Regions wants to give Dippin' Dots CEO the boot #
From the Commercial Appeal's web site: Novelty ice cream maker Dippin' Dots is running out of cash and needs a $2 million credit line to be able to pay its bills, according to court documents filed today. The company is running out of money because the bank that had been ...
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Even after public outrage, banks quietly pursuing fees #
From the AP: Big banks, facing declining revenues and a regulatory climate that leaves them fewer creative ways to make money, are quietly introducing or experimenting with fees that are sure to outrage customers. Check out the details here. AP photo/Chuck Burton
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Mountain National explored BankEast deal #
As BankEast raced to prevent a collapse, another local lender explored the possibility of buying the troubled bank. On Friday, Knoxville-based BankEast was closed by state regulators, with U.S. Bank assuming its deposits and acquiring substantially all of its assets. In the preceding months, though, Sevierville-based Mountain National Bancshares considered ...
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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The Bottom Line
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Archer's BBQ to open express location #
Archer's BBQ, a Memphis-style barbecue eatery in Farragut, will open a drive-thru only location next month in Rocky Hill. Owner Archer Bagley said on Facebook that he will be taking over the lease at the former Wassup Dog drive thru,...
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Holly's Eventful Dining opens for lunch #
Holly Hambright is now offering lunch under the catering and events company bearing her name. Holly's Eventful Dining, which is a part of the Nama family of restaurants, began serving up her food creations today in the former Bogartz location...
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Chick-fil-A to open Bearden store #
Eating more chicken will soon get a little easier in Bearden. Chick-fil-A franchise operator Eddie Halliday will open his newest location in the spring of 2012. The free-standing, 4,381-square-foot restaurant will be located at 4944 Kingston Pike, adjacent to Starbucks...
Posted: May 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Goodwill to open Hardin Valley store #
Goodwill Industries is opening its 28th retail store next month in Hardin Valley. The thrift store at 11509 Hardin Valley Road in the Food City shopping center will be much like its other locations, selling a variety of second-hand items...
Posted: April 29, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Bearden Hill Fieldhouse opens today #
The long-awaited Bearden Hill Fieldhouse opens its doors today. The sports-themed restaurant and bar is located atop Bearden Hill at 6600 Kingston Pike, where Nature's Pantry used to be. It will be open 11 a.m.- 3 a.m. daily. The Fieldhouse...
Posted: April 29, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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