Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel

Brenna McDermott

Knoxville News Sentinel

Knoxville, TN, United States

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Past:
  • Knoxville News Sentinel
  • Providence Journal
  • Enquirer
  • USA TODAY
  • The Tennessean
  • The Jackson Sun
  • independentmail

Past articles by Brenna:

What's your favorite Knoxville brewery? Vote in our bracket showdown

These 32 beer brands can be found in Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Vote now! → Read More

Why Morgan Wallen is in Knoxville (and why you can't get tickets to his VIP concert)

Wallen's album, "One Thing At A Time," drops March 3. He'll be back for the Country Thunder concert at Bristol Motor Speedway this fall. → Read More

Love your company? Nominate it for Knox News' Top Workplaces awards before it's too late

In 2022, Pilot, Pinnacle Financial Partners and Kramer Rayson took home the big awards. Who will win Top Workplaces in 2023? → Read More

Is your East Tennessee company Top Workplaces material? Nominate it today!

The winners are selected based on what their employees say in an anonymous survey. → Read More

After years of crumbling, historic downtown Knoxville structure could finally come down

The structure, visible from Gay Street, is one of the oldest of its kind still standing. → Read More

Global company's major expansion in Knoxville signals Tennessee's energy industry growth

A global renewable energy company is creating 90 new jobs as the East Tennessee region increases its reputation as an energy industry stronghold. → Read More

When will the colors change in the Smokies? It's almost peak leaf-peeping time!

Knox News visited the Smokies this week for a preview of what will be another stunning autumn colorscape in the mountains. → Read More

Regal Cinemas parent company plans to file for bankruptcy protection, per report

Regal is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its parent company, Cineworld, is based in the United Kingdom. → Read More

Pilot looks to the future of energy with 'coast-to-coast' EV charging network with GM

The companies hope the network of electric vehicle chargers will reduce range anxiety and encourage mass adoption of EVs. → Read More

Want to live like Dolly Parton? Stay overnight on her tour bus, complete with a wig cabinet

If you spring to upgrade at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa in Pigeon Forge, you can upgrade, it supports Dolly's Imagination Library. → Read More

Health Care Heroes 2022: Time is running out to nominate outstanding health care workers

You can nominate any health care workers, administrators, public health workers or anyone who has made an impact in the health care field. → Read More

What is Puy du Fou? Meet the European theme park coming to the US for the first time

The immersive, history-inspired show is the first U.S. production for this France-based entertainment company. Here's what you can expect. → Read More

Immersive international theme park will open first US attraction at gateway to the Smokies

The immersive, history-inspired attraction will join the largest Buc-ee's travel center to anchor "The 407" development. → Read More

Tell us about the East Tennessee businesses doing good things for the environment

Help Knox.biz magazine honor the businesses and organizations in East Tennessee doing good things for the planet. → Read More

Think your business is Top Workplaces material? Let your employees weigh in

More than 8,800 employees reviewed their companies in an anonymous survey last year. Which businesses will be named Top Workplaces in 2022? → Read More

Eastern Band of Cherokee considers partnership with French theme park on Sevier County land

If a partnership were to happen, it'd be this theme park company's first foray into the United States. → Read More

40 Under 40: Alex Jaynes combines engineering and artistry in his creations

"I am as proud of a small sculptural side table as I am with a large commercial millwork installation." → Read More

Remember who was in the Knox News 40 Under 40 class of 2007?

Remember who was in the 40 Under 40 class of 2007? Take a look back at what they were up to at the time. → Read More

Haslam family sells last Pilot gas stations — not truck stops — to Casey's General Store

The Haslam family and Pilot are getting out of the gas station business, not the truck stop business. → Read More

Thanksgiving and Black Friday are still different in 2021. Here's what's open in Knoxville

Got your list? Checked it twice? Then get in line for Black Friday shopping at these Knoxville stores. → Read More