MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) ‘ Auto parts supplier Denso Corp. has held a grand opening for its fourth plant in Blount County.The new facility in Maryville, which began operations in October 2007, employs more than 400 people. The company employs more than 3,000 in the county and plans to hire another 500.Gov. Phil Bredesen and Tennessee…

BY Consumer Reports Finding a reliable car for a reasonable price may seem difficult, but consumers willing to consider buying a used car may be in luck. Consumer Reports’ latest survey results reveal that there are hundreds of used-car models that provide good reliability. Many can also be safe, fuel-efficient and affordable. The report, featured…

By JAMES CLARK I’m not sure if George and Sherrill Bull had a premonition, or if they just hit a stroke of luck in moving from their old Main Street location when they did.But the Bulls moved their business, Antiques and the Arts, from the Black Hole portion of Main Street and one block up…

By JAMES CLARK Roses has all types of lawn furniture, including an outdoor swing that will sell for $50 as a grand opening special. On most Sundays, the news that Roses is on the verge of opening would be the top Business Pulse story of the day. But with Bookland and Ironhorse Trailers, Roses is…

Bottom photo: Ironhorse Trailers can sure look nice behind your vehicle, especially if they are painted the same color as your vehicle. How often have I been able to write about a manufacturing facility locating in McMinnville? I’ve searched the far corners of my brain (please refrain from making a snide comment here), and I…

By JAMES CLARK If you like reading and books the way I like reading and books, you’re going to be upset by what I have to say. Bookland is closing its store at Three Star Mall and the last day is coming up quick ‘ this Saturday, April 12.If you think all of this is…

By JAMES CLARK Most of us have heard the joke before. It’s not a story if a dog bites a person. But if a person bites a dog, well that’s another matter.Last week, Minneapolis resident Amy Rice was that person. When a pit bull jumped over a fence into her yard and attacked her dog,…

Farmers Market director Mary Cantrell shows some of the beautiful flowers on sale for the grand opening of the market yesterday. Shoppers braved a chilly morning to buy some of the early produce.

By Margaret Hobbs Sarah Nokes, Senior Ms. Bicentennial is shown with her granddaughter Brandi Robinson. They both participated in Bicentennial activities held at Three Star Mall recently.

‘Room Service’takes stage ‘Room Service’ is a classic screwball comedy, featuring an unscrupulous Broadway producer struggling to find a backer for his new show. Holed up in a Times Square hotel with 19 hungry actors and a ballooning room service bill, he tries to forestall eviction by convincing the show’s young playwright to fake his…