The Knoxville Chamber has sent letters to a number of Knoxville-area legislators urging them to vote against Rep. Niceley's amendment, which would have the superintendent voted by the public, rather than appointed by the school board. Click into the story to read the letter.

Note: This is from a release by Food City.

Today, company officials announced that Food City customers will soon see the return of Kern's Bread, a regional favorite, to the shelves of their retail supermarkets.

"We pride ourselves on top quality products, competitive pricing and exceptional customer service," says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. "Like our company, Kern's was also a local family-owned operation and we're thrilled to bring back such a popular line of top quality products".

Nearly 400 Knoxville-area high school students were awarded this year's Tennessee Scholar designation for successfully completing rigorous high school requirements.

The benchmarks for attaining this award include completing specific advanced high school course work, maintaining a 2.5 GPA, pass Gateway Exams, completing 20 hours of community service, not having out-of-school suspension, and have 95 percent school attendance.

The 2008 Pinnacle Business Awards on Friday honored nine Knoxville businesses and individuals for excellence in their fields and in the community.

Today the Knoxville Chamber named finalists for the 2008 Pinnacle Business Awards presented by Regions Bank. The Awards gala is the business community’s marquee event and includes a celebration of business accomplishments and the honoring of the 2008 winners. The Pinnacle Business Awards event will be April 25th at the Knoxville Convention Center and will begin with a reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. The dinner and awards presentation will begin at 8:00 p.m.