For the next few weeks,  we’ll be bombarded by the “end of the year” stories…what was the hottest news story, funniest video, who died, who went to jail. But here’s a “shout out” to the local Alcoa Inc. employees, who did not have the smoothest of years.
Even in a dark year …(with the smelter gearing down [...]

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John Joslyn

Gail Crutchfield of The Mountain Press recently wrote a comprehensive story about the new Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge.  Although so much is being written and reported about this fascinating new interactive exhibit, there are so many interesting aspects to the Titanic Museum that each story is entirely different from the last.
In the article, Crutchfield writes, “For [...]

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Those of you who know me well know what a huge fan I am of our National Parks.  Ackermann PR was the first company in our area to formally adopt a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and we remain committed to the vital importance of preserving and protecting these amazing natural resources.
As [...]

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Bob Yarbrough from Knoxville’s WVLT-TV put together an interesting story about the new Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge.  The Titanic Museum is scheduled to open in April 2010 and is expecting 750,000 visitors its first year.
Yarbrough reports, “From the ships bridge, guests will see the same starry, moonless night and feel the same chill in [...]

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