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Sixteen Peaks wins top honor at inaugural Akaushi beef challenge
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Sixteen Peaks Cattle Company earned Grand Champion Overall at the inaugural American Akaushi Association Branded Beef Challenge in College Station, Texas, after first winning its division.
Steffanie Rivers launches national HBCU aviation and drone initiative
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Steffanie Rivers, founder of TCB Drones Academy, launched a national effort July 4, 2026 to connect HBCU students with careers in aviation, drone technology, entrepreneurship and workforce development.
Palmetto Moon opens second Virginia store in Roanoke
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Palmetto Moon is expanding in Virginia with a new store at Valley View Mall in Roanoke, set to celebrate a grand opening on Sept. 12, 2026. The opening gives the Southern lifestyle retailer a second Virginia location after Lynchburg and adds a new…
Collierville preschool raises $6,054 for Make-A-Wish
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The Learning Experience Preschool in Collierville, Tennessee, raised $6,054 in April through its annual Let’s Grant Wishes campaign for Make-A-Wish. The effort combined fundraising with classroom activities to teach children empathy, kindness and…
TRUE releases Fourth of July wellness guide for recovery and mental health
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TRUE Addiction and Behavioral Health has published an Independence Day guide to help people in recovery, families, veterans and trauma survivors plan for holiday stress, fireworks triggers and alcohol-heavy gatherings.
The Smoked Taco opens 8th Utah location in Sandy on July 8
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The Smoked Taco will open its eighth Utah restaurant in Sandy on July 8, adding low-and-slow smoked meats, cheese-crusted tortillas and a new Nashville Hot Chicken taco.
Aroluxe promotes Sara Staats to vice president of creative engagement
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Aroluxe Marketing has promoted Sara Staats to vice president of creative engagement as the Brentwood, Tennessee agency expands its client experience and engagement strategy.
Brand825 marks 10 years serving bigger-agency marketing to smaller businesses
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Nashville-based Brand825 is celebrating its 10th anniversary after growing from a two-person startup into a full-service agency serving clients across industries nationwide.
Concierge Auctions says June London Global Sale drew $190M in bids
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Concierge Auctions closed its June 2026 London Global Sale live at The Connaught in Mayfair, drawing more than US$190 million in aggregate bids from buyers across North America, Europe and Asia. The company says the event underscores continued…
Cheer Athletics Says Pro Cheer Surge Validates Athlete Pathway
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Interest in professional cheerleading has risen 60% over five years as the new Professional Cheer League launches its first season.
Rosario De Luca pushes Italian cuisine onto the global stage
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Executive Chef Rosario De Luca is being positioned as an ambassador for Made in Italy through his work in the U.S. The press release says his career spans media coverage, restaurant recognition and a Guinness World Record project tied to tiramisu….
Natalie Jean wins Rising Star Award at Influencer Magazine Awards 2026
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Natalie Jean received the Rising Star Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards E2 on July 1, 2026, in recognition of her music, advocacy, and growing influence.
Gabriela Fletcher lands NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agent honor
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Gabriela Fletcher, a Middle Tennessee real estate agent with Benchmark Realty, was named a 2026 NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agent.
BossWorks launches free city-specific startup budget estimator
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BossWorks has released a free Business Budget Estimator that gives first-time entrepreneurs itemized startup and monthly cost projections by business type and city.
Underground Donut Tour launches Knoxville sweet treats walk
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The Underground Donut Tour is adding a Knoxville experience in Tennessee, giving visitors a two-hour walking tour built around local sweets, history and culture.
VoltDispatch24 launches free 24/7 electrician referral marketplace nationwide
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VoltDispatch24 has launched a nationwide marketplace that connects U.S. homeowners with independent, locally licensed electricians in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The free service is designed to answer urgent electrical problems around the…
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Janet Diodato recognized for HR leadership at Central Arizona Shelter Services
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Janet Diodato, human resources director at Central Arizona Shelter Services in Phoenix, is being recognized for more than 14 years of experience across healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and nonprofit work.
Maureen Hughes featured on Close Up Radio for true-crime investigations
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Retired bodyguard, private investigator and author Maureen Hughes was featured on Close Up Radio in an interview aired June 25. The interview highlighted her books and decades of casework tied to mob history, political killings and other cold…
PlumbDispatch24 launches 24/7 plumbing referral marketplace nationwide
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PlumbDispatch24 has launched a free, nationwide marketplace that connects homeowners in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. with vetted local plumbers by phone or online, including nights, weekends and holidays.
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