Briefs: 'Pittsburgh Penguins' at Tennessee Aquarium

Consider a visit to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, the world's largest freshwater aquarium. And be sure to visit the "Pittsburgh Penguins." Aquarium spokesperson Thom Benson says that three of the Macaroni penguins in the facility came from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

SEC mailbag: Hotel coverage overblown?

Let the games begin. In six more days, South Carolina will kick off the season for SEC teams when it takes on Southern Miss in Williams-Brice Stadium. Yes, I’ll be in Columbia for the game. No, I won’t be staying at the Whitney Hotel. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s see what’s on your mind: Travis in Charlotte, N.C., writes: I think most of the media coverage dealing with the South ...

Some companies spending millions on renovations in region

Since identifying the Knoxville area as a healthy consumer market, national companies have started to invest locally.

A return to glory? Tradition-rich schools try to find past magic

George Quarles understood the cyclical nature of sports. So when his Maryville High School football team ripped off win after win and one Class 4A state championship after another, Quarles often seasoned postgame comments with genuine humility.

Luxury Cabin Company in The Great Smoky Mountains (Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg) Shares Their List of Top Fall Events

Pigeon Forge, TN (PRWEB) September 17, 2009 -- Fall has come to the http://yourcabin.com/pgwhatsnew.aspx [Great Smoky Mountains __title__ Great Smoky Mountains] and the area's Premier Cabin...