A recent report by U.S. News and World Report ranking schools based on student/teacher ratios, college readiness, and math and English proficiency has ranked Farragut High School as the 5th best High School in the state of Tennessee for 2012. Other local high school’s making the list were Oak Ridge at #6, and Bearden at #11.
Farragut High School ranks as one of the best in the state
May 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Gordon Food Service opens store in West Knoxville
February 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Gordon Food Service, or GFS, is the largest family owned and operated food service distributor in North America. Offering “restaurant quality” food to the public in both case and individual quantities without a membership. Their new West Knoxville store just had their Grand Opening and is located at 9312 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 one block WEST of Cedar Bluff Road.
Megabus adds route between Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis!
February 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Exciting news for those wanting to take advantage of some of the other great cities in Tennessee! Today Megabus announced a new route between Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis. Starting February 29th the bus will travel twice a day between the cities.
Fares for the bus route will begin at $1 per seat.
In celebration of the new route, Megabus is giving away 1,000 free tickets. To try and get a free seat, use the promo code “TN1000″ when purchasing tickets.
“Megabus.com has rapidly become the travel option of choice for millions of people and today we’re excited to expand our offerings in Tennessee,” said Dale Moser, president and COO of megabus.com. “As Americans continue to look for ways to stretch their income, we will continue to provide safe, convenient and affordable travel.”
Founded in 2006, Megabus has become a widely popular travel option. The Megabuses aren’t your typical bus, they are state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly, double-decker buses with free wi-fi, power outlets and restrooms.
Super Bowl Ad Wars. This one with Seinfeld is pretty darn funny!
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yes, it’s that time of year. I think less people are anticipating the game than are anticipating what the Super Bowl commercials will be. Here is a sneak peek at an Acura NSX commercial starring Jerry Seinfeld and one for the Honda CRV with Matthew Broderick ala Ferris Beuller. Funny stuff!
Struggling with a Valentine’s gift? How about a chimp from the Knoxville Zoo?
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Let Bo Be Your Valentine
Now here is a creative Valentine’s gift? Flowers shmowers. Give the gift of chimp! Now through Valentine’s Day, Knoxville Zoo is offering a special “Bo’s Beau” adoption package that includes a plush chimpanzee, a special Valentine’s Day card from Bo the precious chimpanzee, a general admission ticket to Knoxville Zoo good through February 29th, a heart-shaped box of chocolates and a certificate of adoption naming the lucky recipient as one of “Bo’s Beaux”, all packaged in a special gift box. Each “Bo’s Beau” adoption is $40 and all proceeds support Knoxville Zoo’s chimpanzee program. Adoption packages can be purchased online at www.knoxvillezoo.org, by phone at 865-637-5331 or in person at Knoxville Zoo’s membership window, located at the zoo’s front gate.
Low fare flights from Knoxville to Florida just added!
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Word is out that Frontier Airlines will be adding non-stop service between Knoxville and Orlando, three days a week starting on March 15.
The flights will travel between McGhee Tyson Airport and Orlando International Airport.
Those looking to head south can grab a flight from Knoxville on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:11 a.m and arrive in Orlando at 8:45 a.m. or depart at 8:10 a.m. and arrive at 9:43 a.m.
Introductory airfare begins at $59 one way at FrontierAirlines.com.
Everything you don’t know and should about how to use Google Search
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ever wonder how some people can find anything they want on Google Search and you fumble along never finding the information you are looking for. Thanks to HackCollege.com here are the best Google tips and tricks to finding the information you need on Google:
