Business

Bakery Offers Sweet Treats for Mother’s Day

Bakery Offers Sweet Treats for Mother’s Day

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com James Shelton prepares a specialty cake at The Village Bakery. (The Herald/ Joe King) South Knoxville- With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching local residents will have plenty of options to celebrate the special...

 

Father and Son Grow Business Together

Father and Son Grow Business Together

Ed Poe and Brent Poe discuss equipment recommendations for a customer. (The Herald/ Joe King) Taking a nod from tradition a father and son having been operating small business has been for nearly two years. Owned and operated by Brent Poe and...

 

Seymour Is Ripe For Business

Seymour Is Ripe For Business

The Seymour Business Park is located along Maryville Hwy. (The Herald/ Joe King) As one the fastest growing areas in East Tennessee, the business market in Seymour is positioned for an economic boom pending upon companies taking advantage of...

 

Affordable Autos Highlight Specialty

Affordable Autos Highlight Specialty

Lisa Foden takes tender care of a specialty vehicle in her fleet. (The Herald/ Joe King) Without a major public transportation system in the area many Sevier County residents will be quick to emphasize the importance of affordable pricing when...

 

The Insiders Perspective: Buying Foreclosed Homes

The Insiders Perspective:  Buying Foreclosed Homes

By Michele Karl,  Owner/Broker of Priority Real Estate Michele@allwedo.com Priority Real Estate Owner and Broker Michele Karl. (The Herald/ Joe King) Real estate investors and homeowners alike will be pleased to know the market appears to be...

 

Expertise Business Lends a Hand

Expertise Business Lends a Hand

Big Daddy’s Pawn Shop Manager Josh Stokes and Fire Arms Specialist Peter Buck go through their inventory. (The Herald/ Joe King) Embodying industry expertise in the pawn business is no small task, but a local shop is living up to the challenge...

 

Business Expansion Warms-Up

Business Expansion Warms-Up

Andrew Noland sends works side by side with the construction crew at the new Club Fit 101 location. (The Herald/ Joe King) Since its humble beginnings years ago, Club Fit 101 is a true testament to the success of the Seymour area. Currently...

 

Customer Service Drives Insurance

Customer Service Drives Insurance

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Gary Underwood prepares an insurance claim for a client. (The Herald/ Joe King) For many people the insurance industry can seem overwhelming, but a lifetime Seymour resident has the experience to ease local...

 

Market Value Provides Excellence

Market Value Provides Excellence

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Marquard Insurance Agents Bo Bogardus and Teresa Marquard review competitive rates. (The Herald/ Joe King) Showcasing healthy competition as the engine that drives an economy, a local insurance group houses...

 

Valentine’s Day in Seymour Guides Gift Giving

Valentine’s Day in Seymour Guides Gift Giving

By Jamie Stewart Storey,  jamie@seymourherald.com Deann Barr explains color, size and clarity of an estate piece. (The Herald/Jamie Stewart Storey) There are several options in Seymour when contemplating gifts for your sweetheart this Valentine’s...

 

Expert Guide for Winter Auto Care and Safety

Expert Guide for Winter Auto Care and Safety

(The Herald/Jamie Stewart Storey) Expert Mechanic Darrell Carter in his auto and tire facility in Seymour. By Jamie Stewart Storey Jamie@seymourherald.com Winterizing your vehicle is important due to extreme cold conditions and safety during...

 

Top Local Employers Trends and Forecast Report 2013

Top Local Employers Trends and Forecast Report 2013

By Jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com Former Baptist Hospital stands vacant once supported more retail business sales in South Knoxville.(The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) The dismal economic situation of both Seymour and South Knox...

 

Natural Food Farm Raises the Bar

Natural Food Farm Raises the Bar

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Snow’s Farm Owner Bill Snow looks over his livestock. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) As a growing fast food society it can often be difficult to tell just what is involved nearly every marketed edible...

 

Local Job Creation Anticipated

Local Job Creation Anticipated

Mircortherm will have nearly 40 area jobs to offer once their new location opens. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with officials from Microtherm, Inc. announced the company...

 

Seymour’s FFA Farming Trends for 2013

Seymour’s FFA Farming Trends for 2013

By Jamie Stewart Storey, jamie@seymourherald.com FFA Advisor Buddy Cross. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Seymour High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) provides students with the opportunity to learn both in the classroom and hands-on...

 

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort to Host Special Olympics

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort to Host Special Olympics

By Jamie Stewart Storey, jamie@seymourherald.com (Seymour Herald/Submitted Photo) Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort located at 1001 Parkway has a myriad of winter sports activities for the entire family and the resort is hosting this year’s Tennessee...

 

Jewelry Store Shines with Charm

Jewelry Store Shines with Charm

A display of some of the high-end items available at Golden Carat. (The Herald/ Joe King) While not all that glitters is gold, one Sevier County business has been adding extra posh to the area for nearly three decades. Golden Carat, located...

 

Business Expands in Second Year

Business Expands in Second Year

Sean assists a customer at Computer Solutions. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Computer Solutions, now located at 11729 Chapman Hwy., has started their second year in business off with a bang by expanding their services and reinforcing their...

 

New Ownership Sought

New Ownership Sought

Downtown Auto Body Manager Monte Jones hopes to have ownership of the business by the start of 2013. (The Herald/ Joe King) A familiar and successful business in Seymour is in the process of changing owners for the start of next year. Downtown...

 

Historic Golf Course Seeks Improvements

Historic Golf Course Seeks Improvements

By Jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Bays Mountain Golf Course is a historic landmark in Seymour. Founded in 1961 by Dexter and Jay Christenberry, Bays Mountain Golf Resort has enjoyed a rich golf...