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

City of Knox Online Vendor Registry & Bidding

KNOXVILLE, TN (March 18, 2020) – In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Knoxville has added the option to view our bid openings and attend pre-bid meetings via Zoom and will be encouraging vendors to…

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Austin High Grad Fred Lowery named to Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees

Fred Lowery is the newest Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustee member appointed by Gov. Bill Lee. By Karen Lykins, TTU COOKEVILLE, TN – In Sept. 2019, Fred Lowery became the first black member of the Tennessee Tech…

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City of Knox Small Business Expo – FREE

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Community Business Briefs

Kanika White Appointed to KCDC Board of Commissioners Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – Realtor Kanika White has been appointed by Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon to the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). White, who has…

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Interactive 2020 Calendar Empowers Girls with Career Options

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — If you are like the millions of individuals who go to work on Monday and say, “I can’t wait until Friday,” then you can definitely relate to Martinique Brown, Founder of Today I Want to Be. Even…

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NEW DIGITAL ECO-SYSTEM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS TO COLLABORATE

Uhai, SaaS (Software as a Service), will be launching a permission-based messaging & collaboration solution in 2020 for the modern organization. Nationwide, BlackNews.com (Dec. 6, 2019) — David Abeiku Cole, Jr, CEO of Uhai, comments, “I realized there is…

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Shop Small Week Is Projected to Set Historical Numbers for Black-Owned Businesses

Editor’s note: There are few and fewer black businesses in Knoxville and East Tennessee, shopping is growing into a global internet experience. Our local businesses can join this campaign of selling to global shoppers, while local shoppers can…

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Small Business Saturday Nov. 30th Builds Local Economy

By Ashley D. Bell, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Join in celebrating the 10th year of Small Business Saturday this November 30th!  Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday is a way for consumers…

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12-Year Old’s Invention Debuts in Target Stores

GaBBY Bows may be in a major retail store near you. The non-slip barrette invention of seventh-grade Confidence CEO Gabrielle “GaBBY” Goodwin and her mom Rozalynn debuts on the shelves of Target stores this month. The young entrepreneur…

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New Sewing and Business Camp for Children

  KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 2019) – Dr. Enkeshi Thom El-Amin, Sociologist Ph.D is also a professional seamstress who launched a sewing camp to teach children how to sew and the basics of operating a business. The support of…

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Tax Franchise Pays Startup Cost for African-American Franchisees

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — American Tax Geeks is known as the franchise company that pays all of the startup costs for its franchise owners. But now they’re specifically giving $112 million to African Americans to start an American Tax…

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Atlanta to Host Black Vendors, Consumers Convention

This 2nd annual event honors the enslaved Africans who arrived in 1619 and seeks to reclaim 400-years of Black commerce. On Aug. 23-25, 2019, over 120 Black-owned vendors and consumers will gather at the second-annual We Buy Black…

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National BlackJobs Network Offers Work-At-Home Jobs

AMAZON IS LOOKING TO HIRE MORE THAN 700 EMPLOYEES FOR WORK-AT-HOME JOB OPENINGS Nationwide — BlackJobs.com, created by the founders of BlackNews.com and BlackBusiness.com, has partnered with Amazon to promote their virtual (or “work-from-home”) positions available to qualified individuals who…

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Soulfood Eatery Opening in 3 Walmart Stores in Pittsburg, PA

A Black-owned farm-to-table restaurant based in New Jersey named Cornbread will be opening their newest locations inside 3 Walmart stores in Pittsburgh, PA this year. With the expansion, Cornbread hopes to serve more people with soul food dishes…

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Playing New Board Game Could Keep Teens Out of Prison

Criminal Defense Attorney and entrepreneur develops game played 35 minutes can save teens from serving 3 to 5 years in jail. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Chicago native, 19-year veteran criminal defense and civil rights attorney, April D. Preyar, has…

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WHO IS THIS HUMBLE BUT ‘WOKE’ BLACK BILLIONAIRE

By Wire Reports ATLANTA – Robert F. Smith’s gift of paying off the student loans of Morehouse College’s 2019 graduating class stunned the school’s students and faculty, but it was just the latest act of philanthropy by the quiet…

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Jay-Z Invests in Company That Tracks Parolees With GPS Software

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has reportedly made a $3 million investment in Promise, a startup company that helps state and local governments track parolees with GPS technology – and a lot of people, even some of his fans,…

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Top Black and Minority Business Grants and Funding

From time to time, there are Black and minority business grants available to help African American and other minority entrepreneurs. Sometimes, the grants are offered by major companies, non-profit organizations, and even government agencies. Admittedly, such opportunities can…

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SBA Elevating Rural Agriculture Through Innovation and Connections

U.S. Small Business Administration Southeast Region IV agricultural industry update for Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina.  By Ashley D. Bell, Region IV Administrator Entrepreneurs in the Southeast’s agricultural industry will now be better able to…

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Dressbarn Closing all 650 Stores

Women’s retailer Dressbarn announced today that they are closing all 650 stores after nearly 60 years in business. It’s the latest hit for traditional retailers whose brick and mortar stores are struggling to compete. Dressbarn’s owner, the Ascena Retail Group,…

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Expo to Grow Small Business Government Contractors

Opportunity for All Entrepreneurs to Increase Their Footprint in Government Contracting As a part of the Drive 8(a) effort, the SBA Tennessee District Office is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Business Development Academy.  This opportunity is cosponsored…

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Once Homeless, Now Owns Subway Franchise in Atlanta

How he got started Chris, who was once homeless, started off as a car salesman at a local dealership in Arizona. After 2 years of saving up his money, he was able to pay for the tuition needed…

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New Events Center and Office Complex in East Knoxville

  A much-needed venue for hosting almost any occasion is available in East Knoxville. The Tribe of Judah Event Center at 4101 Holston Dr., next to Honey Rock Thrift Store, is hosting a Community Open House from 3-7…

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Nashville’s First Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store, $50K in Sales on 1st Day

(NASHVILLE, TN) This month Roots Hair & Beauty opened to much fanfare and is the first Black-owned beauty supply store in Nashville, Tennessee, according to reports. “We are proud to be the first, and hopefully we won’t be the…

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Knoxville Area Urban League Equips Local Entrepreneurs with Skills and Funding

Local entrepreneurs earn $15,000 from KAUL Business Pitch Contests                         Randy Boyd, founder, and chairman of Radio Systems Corporation presented checks totaling $15,000 to Audrey Wrushen and…

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Knoxville, TN
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Feels like: 73°F
Wind: 0mph N
Humidity: 74%
Pressure: 30.16"Hg
UV index: 0
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Weather forecast for today
On Tuesday, in Knoxville, a mix of clouds and blue sky is expected. The maximum anticipated temperature is a hot 89.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be an enjoyable 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is appraised at a steamy 96.8°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit degrees. It will feel hotter, with a temperature more typical of June's average maximum of 86°F. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:37 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 11min.

Weather forecast for tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, a low, thick cloud deck is likely to persist. The predicted temperature range extends from a high of a hot 87.8°F to a low of an enjoyable 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at a steamy 95°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit degrees. With a forecast of 87.8°F, the day’s weather feels closer to June than May. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:38 pm; tomorrow's daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Long term weather forecast
Looking ahead to the next ten days, primarily storm-filled and occasionally gloomy weather is forecasted. Rainfall is predicted for Friday through next Thursday. Noticeable swings in temperature are expected in the upcoming period. The maximum temperature will vary between 77°F and 89.6°F, while the nighttime low will be mostly stable, as the minimum temperature will fluctuate between 64.4°F and 66.2°F. The hottest day is today, with a maximum temperature of 89.6°F; expect the coldest day on Friday with a high of 77°F. Combining with the humidity, the maximum feel-like temperature may increase and range between 77°F and a sweltering 96.8°F.

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