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Local Irrigation Professional Partners With EPA's WaterSense Program

 

Clint Allison, president of Rainscapes, has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense program to promote water-efficient landscapes and help consumers save water outdoors. As part of this partnership, Clint Allison has undergone testing and achieved certification for landscape irrigation installation and maintenance with an emphasis on water efficiency through a certification program labeled by WaterSense. "WaterSense irrigation partners have committed to helping consumers find water-efficient solutions for healthy lawns and gardens as well as their wallets and the environment," said Sheila Frace, Director, EPA Office of Water's Municipal Support Division.

WaterSense partners have been certified through programs that test individuals to ensure that they know the most efficient way to design, install and maintain, or audit a landAllisonscape irrigation system.  WaterSense irrigation partners certified through a WaterSense labeled installation/ maintenance program know how to select equipment, prepare site layout, and properly schedule irrigation for optimal system performance.

By signing up as a Water Sense partner, Clint Allison has committed to supporting water-efficient landscape watering practices and staying up to date on the latest practices and technologies.  "EPA estimates that more than 50 percent of commercial and residential irrigation water use can go to waste due to evaporation, runoff or over-watering," Frace said. "Through efficient irrigation techniques and products, WaterSense partners can help their customers save water and money while reducing stress on water systems and maintaining a beautiful landscape."

EPA launched WaterSense in 2006 to promote water efficiency and enhance the market for water-efficient technologies by helping customers easily identify products and services that meet EPA's criteria for performance and efficiency.

WaterSense, a public-private partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, helps protect our water supply for future generations by making it easy to identify water-efficient products and services. For more information on WaterSense or a full list of WaterSense irrigation partners, visit:  www.epa.gov/watersense.

Rainscapes is the only national Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Contractor in East Tennessee, offering diverse residential and commercial irrigation products and services including system installations, seasonal irrigation maintenance and landscape lighting and design. Rainscapes was founded by Allison in 1996. In 2010, Allison acquired Duck Irrigation in Knoxville, Tenn.  With the acquisition, Duck Irrigation merged and consolidated under the Rainscapes' brand. Visit www.rainscapes.com for more information.

  

 

 

 Internal Medicine Duo Joins East Tennessee Medical Group

  

Husband and wife duo Aaron Smyth, D.O., and Kathrine Smyth, M.D., both internal medicine physicians, have joined the staff of East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, Tenn. They currently are accepting patients.Symth


With a clinical interest in geriatrics and preventative medicine, Dr. Aaron Smyth completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, following his medical degree from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, Ky. He received his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Dr. Kathrine Smyth, who specializes in women's health and preventative medicine, completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, after receiving her medical degree from East Tennessee State University College of Medicine, Johnson City, Tenn. She received her bachelor's degree in microbiology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  The Smyths are members of the American College of Physicians and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

East Tennessee Medical Group is a 50-provider multi-specialty medical group in Alcoa, serving Blount County for over 15 years.  For the second consecutive year, ETMG has been recognized as the # 1 Healthcare facility in Blount County by The Daily Times Readers' Choice Awards. For more information, call 984-ETMG or visit its website at www.etmg.net.  

  

 

RT LODGE IS NOW EXCLUSIVE SITE FOR WEDDINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND BUSINESS RETREATS.

RT Lodge looks and feels like a richly appointed mountain or lakeside getaway, but it's nestled in the woods of the campus of nearby Maryville College.  Casual yet elegant, secluded but convenient, we have become a popular spot for weddings, celebrations, business retreats, and reunions.  In fact, we are in such demand for those kinds of events that we will no longer offer rooms for overnight stays or provide dinner service to those who aren't part of a group.  "As the demand has steadily grown for the exclusive use of RT Lodge for weddings, retreats, and other special events, it has become clear that we will do the best job of meeting and exceeding guests' expectations if we focus just on group use," said Gary Doyle, the Lodge's general manager. 

Operating a hotel and restaurant for individual guests often wasn't compatible with exclusive-use and group events.  "So we will focus on providing an extremely high level of service, on outstanding food and beverage, and we will continue to offer luxurious yet casual, comfortable accommodations for guests who are here just for special events in this special place," he added.

RT Lodge would like to thank all of its loyal customers and friends who have stayed with us, dined with us and celebrated with us this past year.  Although we are no longer offering our lodging & dining services to individuals, we hope to welcome you back with a group for celebrations in the years to come.

Information about group events and exclusive use of the Lodge can be found at   www.rtlodge.com

 

 

 

Rainscapes® Acquires Duck Irrigation to Create Largest Irrigation Contractor in Greater Knoxville Area

Maryville-based Rainscapes® recently acquired Knoxville-based Duck Irrigation to create the largest irrigation contractor in the Greater Knoxville area with a customer base of more than 4,000. As part of the acquisition, Duck Irrigation has been consolidated under the Rainscapes' organization, which will honor all prior servicing agreements.  "Rainscapes is delighted to unite with Duck Irrigation, which will allow us even more resources and professional expertise to help customers with any irrigation installation or servicing project," said Rainscapes President Clint Allison. 

The only national Irrigation Association Certified Contractor in East Tennessee, Rainscapes offers diverse residential and commercial irrigation products and services, including system installations, seasonal irrigation maintenance and landscape lighting and design. As water conservation is an integral part of the irrigation industry, Rainscapes' Clint Allison is proud to be designated an Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense® Partner. Rainscapes is the only irrigation company headquartered in East Tennessee that has a staff member with the WaterSense® Partner designation. 

"Rainscapes differentiates itself from other irrigation providers with a focus on credentialed services and professionalism," said Allison. "For example, when someone calls Rainscapes during business hours, a representative will not only answer the call, but also schedule appointments; we take great pride in honoring our scheduled appointment times." 

A Rain Bird select contractor, Rainscapes' portfolio of work includes the University of Tennessee at Knoxville football practice field, baseball field, soccer field and aquatic center; Stokely Athletic Center; Women's Basketball Hall of Fame; Ruby Tuesday's Corporate Headquarters; Blackberry Farms; Tennessee National Entrance and Lee University.  East Tennessee native Clint Allison founded Rainscapes in 1996. He received his Bachelor's degree in agricultural-ornamental horticulture and landscape design from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. http://www.rainscapes.com/

 

 

 

Tennessee Rehabilitation Center moves to new facility

The Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Maryville is announcing they have moved to a new facility at 1749 Triangle Park, Maryville. An open house will be planned in the fall. In addition, the center has also recently been accredited through CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) for a period of three years for all of the center programs. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to a rehabilitation facility and shows the centers substantial conformance to the CARF standards.

 

 

 

East Tennessee Medical Group Welcomes Lisa Marie Bowling, M.D.

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Board Certified family practice physician Lisa Marie Bowling, M.D., will join the staff of East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, Tenn. She began accepting patients July 19.  She comes to Alcoa from Birmingham, Ala., where she previously practiced at ACIPCO Medical Group. She completed her residency and internship with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. where she also received her medical degree. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology and biochemistry summa cum laude from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.

Dr. Bowling also previously served as a faculty physician/assistant professor at Baptist Memorial Hospital at Tipton, in Covington, Tenn., and has given community presentations on diabetes management, heart health and weight management. She is a member of the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine, Southern Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Tennessee Medical Association and the American Medical Association.

East Tennessee Medical Group is a 50-provider multi-specialty medical group in Alcoa, serving Blount County for over 15 years.  For the second consecutive year, ETMG has been recognized as the # 1 Healthcare facility in Blount County by The Daily Times Readers' Choice Awards. For more information, call 984-ETMG or visit its website at www.etmg.net.  


First Tennessee brings new IT jobs, relocates staff to Maryville data center

MARYVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2010 - First Tennessee today announced plans to begin in-house management of its computer technology infrastructure, including all servers and mainframe, bringing 65 information technology jobs to a bank-staffed Maryville data center over the next three to 18 months.

The data center function is presently contracted to an independent IT service provider. In addition, technology purchasing and remote check capture employees will be relocated to the data center site from their current Knoxville locations. At full capacity, a total of 110 employees will work from the Maryville center including new and relocated employees. 

"We are delighted to resume operations at our Blount Industrial Park facility and to bring new jobs to Blount County," said Greg Wilson, First Tennessee-Maryville regional president. "It is a significant development to have this building return to use and bring more spending power to Blount County."

The project has received support from the Blount Chamber, Blount Economic Development Board, City of Maryville and Blount County government.

 

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