On January 12th of this year, we launched a campaign to help local Knoxvillian’s find jobs by allowing them to post their resumés free of charge on our site. Up to today, the ‘Hire Me’ series has been successful by exposing those needing jobs to local, hiring businesses.
Coffee With a Cause: Remedy Coffee
I’d been hearing rave reviews about the new Remedy Coffee since it opened just a few weeks ago…and finally I managed to make my way down there last week. I must say, this place is awesome! It has the Downtown Knoxville coffee shop feel that I love, with big comfy …
First Friday Five: Restoration House of East Tennessee
Our apologies for the delay in getting this posted. Our fearless leader, aka CP, suffered a brain fart last Friday. The Restoration House of East Tennessee journeys alongside low-income single mother families throughout Knoxville as they work to achieve the goals and dreams they have for their family. Through long-term …
First Friday Five: FISH Hospitality Pantries
FISH Hospitality Pantries is the largest provider of food relief packages to hungry Knoxvillians. FISH serves more than 25,000 people through their four distribution locations each month. The goal of FISH Hospitality Pantries is that, “no one in our community goes hungry or under nourished.” Low-wage jobs, temporary unemployment and …
Introducing First Friday Five
Our goal at Knoxify is to “bring readers an insiders view on what makes Knoxville, TN great. We also want to emphasize our drive to spark conversation. Building a better community one comment at a time is where it’s at.” Part of what makes Knoxville great are the numerous non-profit …
Lost Your Job? Apply Inside
This kind of treatment makes our stomach turn. Knoxville is a better place than that. To prove it, we want you to e-mail us your resumé. If you’ve recently lost your job at Goody’s, ImagePoint, Alcoa or any other Knoxville-based employer, e-mail your resumé – in PDF, Word or image …
Want to Buy a 2009 Knoxify Calendar?
Over six months ago we created a flickr group and asked our readers to submit their photos of Knoxville. 81 members and over 700 photos later we have a generous helping of scenic views from all parts of the city. Choosing 12 of the best pictures, we created a 2009 …
The Twittmastwees Invade the Jingle Bell Run
If you follow me on Twitter @bcknoxify you know that we are getting behind the Arthritis Foundation and the Jingle Bell Run, which takes place on December 13 at 10 AM. We have registered a Knoxville Twitter team called The Twittmastwees, however we are looking for all people interested in …
Knoxville Thanksgiving Traditions: Fantasy of Trees
Christmas music should only be played after Thanksgiving. The only exception that I make to this rule is for the Fantasy of Trees to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH), which begins two days before Thanksgiving and runs through the weekend. Fantasy of Trees has been a Thanksgiving tradition for …
The Woman Who Made Knoxville Leaders
Jeannie Dulaney announced that she was stepping down from Leadership Knoxville’s CEO position on Friday. This news hits Casey and I personally as Jeannie has been an inspirational mentor, strong supporter, and dear friend to us both. Due to her hard work, love, and vision for this community Leadership Knoxville …
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