March 21, 2009

Knoxville Chamber President offers encouraging news on local economy

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to help people cope with unemployment.
Last week, the organization hosted a career transition fair. Today, Chamber President Mike Edwards offered an encouraging outlook for the Tennessee Valley thanks to the economic stimulus package.
“Oak Ridge has been given a huge volume of work to do, and the [...]

March 21, 2009

Tractor Supply store to bring new jobs

Tractor Supply Co. is coming to Hendersonville, moving to the old Winn-Dixie space on Four Seasons Boulevard across from Blue Ridge Mall.
The store is expected to open April 1 and employ between 12 and 17 full- and part-time employees, said Rob Hoskins, a company spokesman.
Hendersonville is a good fit for Tractor Supply Co., Hoskins said [...]