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Business news in East Tennessee counties of Knox, Blount, Anderson and Jefferson counties

From Bangkok food vendors to Gay Street restaurant

A University of Tennessee English Learning Institute (ELI) Alumna’s Journey from Bangkok to Gay Street UT Center for Global Engagement KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2022) – Nestled between the bright lights of the Tennessee Theatre and the Regal Riviera…

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Petal Pushers Floral Design and gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day

CAPTION: (C) Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Nikki Armbrust owner of Petal Pushers Floral Design at 9719 Kingston Pike for the Small Business Series. Custom floral bouquets, unique cash and carry gifts and holiday items available in-store. One-day delivery is available.  (Holiday…

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KUB Small Vendor Spotlight: Accurate Contracting Services, Inc.

Knoxville Utilities Board Procurement team recognized one of its small, minority vendors in an effort to encourage and support the participation of more.   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – Accurate Contracting Services Inc. has been in operation since…

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Events are on the East Tennessee Enlightener Facebook page

There is much to do and many activities for center-city residents who live in the pockets of like-minded disconnected East Tennesseans in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and the Johnson City, Morristown areas. All are within an hours drive…

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100Knoxville seeking Black business mentees

100Knoxville Applications Closing Soon Deadline: Sunday, March 27th at 11:59 PM 5 Companies. 5 Mentors. 5 Weeks. $5,000 100Knoxville is inviting Black entrepreneurs who run firms in the Knoxville area to apply to be one of 5 companies in…

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KUB Plants Trees at Habitat for Humanity Homes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2022) – KUB has celebrated Tennessee Arbor Day, March 4th, by planting trees at Habitat for Humanity homes for 14 years. Trees add beauty and life to our community, as well as help conserve…

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Big Will Auto can put you on wheels

By Kelvin Ray Boyd MARYVILLE, TN (March 4, 2022) – Looking for wheels, go see Big Will! William “Big Will” Goodwin, opened his used car lot at 416 West Harper Avenue, in downtown Maryville, in 2020. Big Will…

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Mayor Jacobs’ Small Business Feature: Omega Digital Solutions

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 2022) — Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Marcus Blair, founder of Omega Digital Solutions, as part of his small business series. Omega Digital Solutions is a fully remote, cloud-native company focused on helping small…

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COMCAST Free Meal at Yassin’s, today only

Knoxville Community Invited to Get “Lunch on Comcast” (Knoxville, TN): Dec. 09, 2021 – Comcast Business announced today it is inviting the public and media to enjoy a free lunch or dinner on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 11:30…

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Cherokee Health Honors Community, Staff during NHC Week

EAST TENNESSEE (August 2021) – The 2021 National Health Center Week (NHCW) was celebrated the week of August 8-14, in recognition of Community Health Centers (CDC) that offer healthcare services to improve the health of citizens, especially to…

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YWCA Celebrates the Works of Local Women

KNOXVILLE, TN – The 36th Annual Tribute to Women, sponsored by the YWCA Knoxville & Tennessee Valley among the foremost celebrations honoring women in the East Tennessee area. The celebration will be on Thursday, September 9, at The…

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Small Businesses Reigned at the July Burlington Business Shower

(UPDATED) KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) – More than 24 small business creatives displayed their products and services at a Pop-up Business Shower at Brown Bag Productions Burlington Event Center at 3814 MLK Ave. in East Knoxville. This was the…

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Mayor Jacobs’ Business Series: Josh Smith’s Wow My Garage

BUSINESS/Back to Business Monday   KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviews local entrepreneur and prison reform advocate Josh Smith, who is also the CEO of Wow My Garage. For more than a year, the Mayor has…

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Contractors Free Bonding Assistance

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 12, 2021) – Anderson & Catania Surety Services, LLC is offering training to assist small business owners in the bonding process. Those who are bonded can learn more about general and technical surety bonding and…

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KAUL Business 2021 CO-STARTERS earned Seed Funding

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) -Local entrepreneurs Randy Boyd and veterinarian Dr. Joseph Kendricks presented checks totaling $6,500 to the top three winners of the CO-STARTERS annual business pitch contest presented by the Knoxville Area Urban League. Boyd and…

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Austin-East Student Entrepreneurs want your feet to feel like Roadrunners

KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2021) – Recently, the Junior Achievement (JA) Mobile Business Accelerator van pulled up to Austin-East Magnet High School. The JA custom Airstream trailer is used to help teach students in the East Tennessee area entrepreneurship….

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Biden-Harris Outreach to Businesses in Underserved Communities, Regional advisors needed

BACK TO BUSINESS MONDAY East Tennessee (June 28, 2021) – The Biden-Harris administration has restored the Council on Underserved Communities and added the Community Navigator Pilot program under the Small Business Administration. Both programs are accepting applications for…

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KUB Making the Case for Municipal Broadband

By Rick Held KNOXVILLE, TN (June 15, 2021) – Knoxville Utilities Board leadership took their case for getting into the broadband business to East Knoxville on Monday, fielding questions from community members that kept returning to the theme…

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KUB Wants to Talk Internet Service with You

  KUB (Knoxville Utilities Board) invites community members to exchange information on its proposed plan to offer internet service to current customers in the electric service area. The meeting is on Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at…

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GEM Stadium Group enlists KAUL to ensure diverse participation in the private phase

GEM Community Development Group has announced that it plans to enter into a partnership with the Knoxville Area Urban League to facilitate its pledge that minority firms and individuals will be integral to all aspects of the private…

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Tax Strategist Helping Minorities Get PPP Loans

The BOSS Network has partnered with Syreeta Talbert, a certified tax preparer, and the PPP Second Chance Program to assist African Americans in applying for business loans. Nationwide (March 2021) – The BOSS Network in collaboration with Syreeta…

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Love Kitchen’s 35th year celebrated with gifts; new van, cash and canned goods

On its 35th Anniversary, the Love Kitchen was gifted with a new van long-time supporter Rusty Wallace Nissan, and a check for $7,428.49 and 12 barrels of canned food from the County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.   KNOXVILLE, Tenn….

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Marc Nelson Denim pays Homage to Historic Black Fashion Trailblazers

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 1, 2021) – In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Hall proprietor and custom designer of Marc/Nelson Denim, 700 E. Depot Ave. in Knoxville, is sharing information on historical, iconic African-Americans who have made significant…

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PPP Forgivable Loan Application Assistance

Free online PPP application workshop for small disadvantaged business owner. Sign up below. On January 19th, the SBA released a simplified version of the loan forgiveness application for loans of $150k or less. It requires less documentation and makes…

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PPP application assistance available at the KAUL

KNOXVILLE, TN (January 19, 2021) – The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is offering hands-on PPP paperwork assistance for any small-disadvantaged business needing help to prepare and submit a PPP forgivable loan application. Another round of the Paycheck…

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Knoxville, TN
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Weather forecast for today
In Knoxville, during the remainder of the night, thin clouds will pass through at times, but overall, it will remain bright. The lowest temperature will be a breezy 66.2°F. Sunrise was at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:36 pm; the daylight lasted for 14h and 10min.

Weather forecast for tomorrow
On Tuesday, in Knoxville, clouds and sunshine will alternate throughout the day. The highest temperature will be a tropical 89.6°F, while the lowest forecasted temperature is a breezy 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is evaluated at a torrid 96.8°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit degrees. The forecast high is higher and more aligned with what is typical in June than in May. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:37 pm; tomorrow's daylight will last for 14h and 11min.

Long term weather forecast
Over the next ten days, primarily unstable and occasionally gloomy weather is expected. Almost every day for the next ten days, rain is predicted. There will be a considerable variation in temperature in the upcoming period. Forecast highs will fluctuate between 77°F and 89.6°F, while the lowest nighttime temperatures will be relatively consistent, as the overnight low will fall between 64.4°F and 66.2°F. With the highest temperature of 89.6°F, Tuesday will be the hottest day; expect the coldest day on Friday with a high of 77°F. Taking the humidity into consideration, the maximum feel-like temperature may increase and range between 77°F and a very hot 96.8°F.

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