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Eastern Band of Cherokee Sevierville Development Announced

Sep 1, 2020

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to develop a new “experiential destination” at Sevierville’s busy Exit 407. The 200-acre mixed-use development will serve as a gateway and “first stop” for more than 11 million tourists who travel through Sevier County...

Second major Cook Bros. development announced

Jul 21, 2020

Cook Bros. Homes announced another new community today that will contribute more than $15 million to the local economy. The development, The Grove at Chatuga Coves, is Cook Bros. Homes’ second Epcon Community announced this summer and is a testimony to the...

Gary Sinise Foundation provides home in Sevierville

Jul 14, 2020

Purple Heart recipient U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Casey Jones and his wife Shannon were officially welcomed into their new home, provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation, in Sevierville, Tennessee late last month. The home was built through the Gary Sinise...

Fannie Farkle’s celebrates 40 years with special visit

Jul 7, 2020

The LeBeau Family of Florida and North Carolina has a special attachment to Fannie Farkle’s in Gatlinburg. For the past 40 years, Fannie Farkle’s has been central to the family’s vacation experiences and shared memories. Last week, 42 members of the LeBeau Family...

Cook Bros. Homes announce $25 million development

Jun 4, 2020

KNOXVILLE, TENN. – June 4, 2020 – Cook Bros. Homes announced a new Lenoir City community today that will contribute more than $25 million to the local economy. The development, The Grove at Cedar Hills, is Cook Bros. Homes’ first Epcon Community. The Grove...

Home Builders Association Home Show

Mar 9, 2020

KNOXVILLE, TENN. – March 9, 2020 – The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville (HBAGK) Home Show 2020 is at the Knoxville Convention Center this weekend. The show opens on Friday, March 13 at 11 a.m. and continues until Sunday evening March 15 at 6 p.m....

Rick Laney discusses Super Bowl advertising (WATE)

Feb 2, 2020

Rick Laney, President & CEO of Rick Laney Marketing, LLC in Knoxville, discusses Super Bowl advertising with WATE (ABC) News.

VanWhy Wins National Home Builders Award

Jan 21, 2020

Alan VanWhy, Jr. was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “2020 BEAM Award” winner at the International Builders Show this week in Las Vegas. VanWhy is president and founder of Noble Knights Construction Services and president of Home Builders...

Knoxville HBAGK Parade of Homes 2019 opens

Oct 3, 2019

The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville (HBAGK) annual Parade of Homes™ – co-sponsored by ORNL Federal Credit Union and Tindell’s – begins Friday, Oct. 4 and continues every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 20. This year’s Parade of...

New Chesapeake’s now open in Gatlinburg

Oct 2, 2019

The new Chesapeake’s restaurant in Gatlinburg is now open. The seafood restaurant serves dishes including live Maine lobster, fresh oysters and fresh Maryland crab cakes. The new location, located at 437 Parkway, will employ 80 to 100 people. Chesapeake's...