Business

KaTom Restaurant Supply, a family-owned business run by Patricia Bible and based in Kodak, earned a place on Inc. 5000’s list of fastest growing private companies in America for the 10th consecutive year. In the 13 years the list has been compiled, fewer than 150 companies earned the honor 10 years in a row. That means fewer than 150 of ...

SmartBank announced plans to open a fourth Sevier County branch location this fall. The new Smartbank Sevierville branch will be located at 710 Dolly Parton Parkway. According to Billy Carroll, SmartBank President and CEO, the existing building will be renovated to reflect the SmartBank brand, incorporating a warm and inviting atmosphere, including the use of teller pods as opposed to ...

The much-anticipated Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg has arrived, opening its doors officially to guests on June 28 and celebrating with featured city dignitaries and VIPs. The resort is the third Tennessee property for Margaritaville, with a fourth under development in Nashville. “Gatlinburg is a perfect fit for Margaritaville, with its laid-back vacation feel,” said Tamara Baldanza-Dekker, chief marketing officer of Margaritaville. ...

An open house and ribbon cutting for Cherokee Orchard in Gatlinburg will usher in Wyndham Vacation Rental’s expansion of their Big Cabins’ offerings in the Smoky Mountains. Phase One of the project is complete and features massive eight to sixteen bedroom cabins. Wyndham partnered with builder Kenny Hayes’ Southern Scapes Home Design to keep up with the latest trend in ...

Year-over-year growth of more than 31 percent pushed KaTom Restaurant Supply into the top 15 in 2018 industry rankings and once again earned it a spot on the list of the 50 fastest-growing woman-owned companies in America. Sales totaling $131.55 million in 2017 boosted KaTom five spots to No. 14 on the Distribution Giants list from “Foodservice Equipment & Supplies,” ...

The Collier family of Sevier County, announced today that they intend to invest $50 million dollars in Sevier County over the next 10 years. The announcement coincides with the Collier family’s 50th anniversary in the tourism industry. During the past four years, the Colliers have invested more than $20 million in Sevier County, most recently with the opening of its ...

Gatlinburg’s Anakeesta attraction is hosting a series of job fairs in May, offering a sign on bonus and benefits to attract top talent. Beginning May 9, 2018, Anakeesta will host job fairs every Wednesday and Saturday in May from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at their offices at 147 Baskins Creek Bypass. “We are looking for people who love the ...

In an ongoing tug-of-war over threatened tariffs between the United States and the Chinese government, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have examined potential impacts to U.S. soybean exports at three hypothetical tariff rates. The research indicates that exports are projected to drop by $4.5 billion to $7.7 billion if a 25 percent tariff is imposed, with ...

The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud, a Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group production, has announced the hiring of Kimball Keller as general manager/executive producer for The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud Theater. Kimball has more than 25 years of combined, progressive experience in the entertainment industry – from stage performer to senior management. His professional leadership experience includes roles with Ringling ...

In honor of Tax Day, Dollywood announced today that the company would be giving certain employees a $500 bonus thanks to the recent federal tax cuts. The one-time bonus is available for hourly or salaried full-time hosts who worked at least 1,000 hours during 2017 and are currently employed at Dollywood. “Dollywood strives to be a great place to work ...