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AJ Allmendinger to drive special-edition Suburban Propane Chevy at Bristol
Suburban Propane, a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable energy alternatives and related products and services, will serve as the primary sponsor of AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Sept. 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kaulig Racing announced. Suburban Propane is...
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Ballad Health's $65M lawsuit against United Health dismissed; moves to arbitration
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ballad Health's $65 million lawsuit against United Health is moving out of federal court. A federal judge in Greeneville dismissed the suit, but ruled the case needs to go to arbitration. Ballad filed the suit in 2025, accusing United of improperly denying and delaying Medicare...
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93-year-old veteran, hospice patient fulfills dream of going stunt flying
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A 93-year-old Army veteran and hospice patient is proving you are never too old to take to the skies. On Thursday morning, Thomas Judge fulfilled a lifelong dream by participating in a stunt flight. Judge’s flight was made possible through Caris Healthcare and its signature...
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White Pine Fallen First Responder Family Receives Mortgage-Free Home
WHITE PINE, TN - To mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid, in full, the mortgage for the family of fallen Jefferson County EMS Captain Jeremy Sutton. On August 31, 2024, Paramedic Captain Jeremy Sutton was a passenger in an ambulance...
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Walnut Ridge Llama Farm Opens This Week
What happens when you combine beautiful East Tennessee mountains, 26 peaceful acres, a herd of curious llamas, and a family that has spent decades loving these remarkable animals? You get Walnut Ridge Llama Farm—“The Llama Farm” to locals—and you’re invited to come see what makes it so special.
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Heritage Community Bank Of Greeneville, UBancshares To Merge
UBancshares, Inc., the parent company of UBank, and Heritage Community Bank of Greeneville jointly announced Monday the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which the two banks will merge in a stock and cash transaction. The combined company will operate under the name of UBank with legacy Heritage Community...
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Catching up with the Bristol Chamber CEO
A few weeks ago, the Business Journal spoke to Beth Rhinehart, President & CEO of the Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce. She recently was elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an association of professionals who work with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Rhinehart was selected as the 2025 Chamber Executive of the Year by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
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The denim king’s mansion in North Carolina comes with 3,500 acres and no price tag
You won’t find a toll booth or a ticket window at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. What you will find is a 3,500-acre mountain estate along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, with a white 1901 mansion at the center of it all. Locals just call it Cone Park.
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Virginia’s Mountain Sports Sets Closing Date
Mountain Sports Ltd., located in Bristol, VA, announced plans to close its store at the end of September as its owners head to retirement. The family-owned outdoor store first opened in 1981. The store, serving Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee through its store at 1061 Commonwealth Ave, is now run...
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East Tennessee O’Charley’s employee ‘devastated’ by abrupt closure
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The decision by Tennessee-based restaurant chain O’Charley’s to abruptly closed its remaining restaurants nationwide came as a shock to now-former employees. The company operated 52 locations across the country as of earlier this year and six locations in the Knoxville area are now...
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Alicia Phelps: “Deeply passionate about Appalachia”
Alicia Phelps is the Northeast Tennessee Tourism executive director of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association where she recently marked her 10th year with the organization. The Business Journal of Tri-Cities enjoyed sitting down with Phelps this summer to learn more about her industry and career. Business Journal: Why did you...