business briefs
• Weichert, Realtors - Advantage Plus, a Knoxville real estate brokerage at 10160 Parkside Drive and 221 W. Young High Pike in Knoxville, recently welcomed Mark Atkins to its team of agents. Atkins assists clients in Knoxville and surrounding areas with all their real estate needs.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Mark to our team,” said Jeff Grebe, broker/owner of Weichert, Realtors - Advantage Plus. “His hardworking demeanor and strong knowledge of the local housing market will be great assets for all his clients.”
As a Weichert-affiliated agent, Atkins has access to in-depth training programs, the latest technology and the most powerful sales and marketing tools in the industry to help provide his clients with superior real estate service.
And, as a Knoxville native, he brings extensive local knowledge and personal experience to the real estate market. With a background in new home construction and renovations, Atkins offers a unique perspective allowing him to help clients not only find the right home but also understand the true potential of each property.
Known for his integrity, commitment and strong work ethic, Atkins strives to make clients’ real estate experiences smooth and tailored to their specific needs.
• The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Hardin Valley will be offering targeted support for Alzheimer’s and other memory care concerns with a targeted opening in early 2025 at 2433 Reagan Road, next to the current Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley Assisted Living.
• Pinnacle Financial Partners, with a branch at 241 Brooklawn St., Farragut, recently was selected — once again — as one of the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women. This is the firm’s seventh time being named to this list, this year ranking No. 8. Pinnacle has earned this distinction in six of the previous seven years.
To determine the Best Workplaces for Women, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of nearly 600,000 women who work for Great Place To Work Certified companies that were eligible for the list.
To be considered, a company must employ at least 50 women, have at least 20 percent of non-executive managers who are women and at least one senior executive who is a woman.
