KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — You can start off the New Year right by having some 1920s style fun and contributing to a great cause. Villa Collina is hosting a New Year’s Eve bash on December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with proceeds going to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. The…
What would Villa Collina owner Eric Barton tell those considering making their home more energy efficient?
Knoxville News Sentinel — Villa Collina owner Eric Barton explains what he’d tell homeowners considering making their home more energy efficient. For the video and more information, visit: https://www.knoxnews.com/videos/money/business/2019/05/02/what-would-villa-collina-owner-eric-barton-tell-those-considering-making-their-home-more-energy-effi/3651785002/?fbclid=IwAR0XQtXDGWxuQ2zrai3XNeWaopSZEPcsY5ZGtej2bqDYYQUJSfDnupUQbf8
Derby Day at a grand mansion – Villa Collina to host hospital fundraiser
The Race of Roses, also called the Run for the Roses, is Saturday evening. You can watch it live on WBIR. WBIR — KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — One of the biggest and most expensive houses in East Tennessee plays host this Saturday to a Kentucky Derby party that will raise money for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital….
Derby menu with Holly’s Gourmets Market & Eventful Dining
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Holly’s Gourmets Market & Eventful Dining stopped by to share some of the menu items they will prepare for the “Talk Derby to Me” fundraiser to support East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. For more information, please visit: https://www.wate.com/living-east-tennessee/food/derby-menu-with-holly-s-gourmets-market-eventful-dining/1974025188
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital hosts “Talk Derby to Me” fundraiser for pain & palliative care
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is kicking off its inaugural fundraiser for Pain & Palliative Care services for hospital patients who need to relieve stress. These services benefit children with chronic illnesses and severe pain levels by exposing them to art, music, massage and acupuncture. The inaugural “Talk Derby to Me” event…
Marine Veteran Eric Barton Gives $1 Million for Law Enforcement Scholarships
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received a gift of $1 million from Eric W. Barton of Maryville, Tennessee, a former Marine who started several businesses serving the US Armed Forces in the Middle East. The gift will create the Barton Silver Shield Scholarship Endowment to support future scholarships for children of law enforcement officers…
Barton gifting $1 million to University of Tennessee for scholarships
The Daily Times Maryville resident Eric W. Barton has pledged $1 million to the University of Tennessee for scholarships for children of law enforcement officers in the Knoxville area. The area includes Knox, Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Loudon, Morgan, Roane and Union counties. Barton is a retired Marine and business owner. While he owns multiple…
New Law Helps Veteran Small Business Owners
Provides them with Free Surplus Federal Equipment for their Businesses Veteran entrepreneurs will benefit from a new law passed earlier this year that aims to help them grow their small businesses, and potentially create new jobs and economic opportunities for other veterans. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act adds veteran small business owners to the…
Villa Collina Renewed: A study in luxury, a labor of love
Editor’s Note: “Villa Collina Renewed” is a 15-part blog series detailing owner Dr. Eric W. Barton’s work to restore the largest home in Tennessee to its original Italianate beauty. Each week we discussed renovation projects across the 40,250-square-foot waterfront mansion, from geothermal upgrades and energy efficiency to state-of-the-art lighting, marble renovations and fountain upgrades. We…
8th Annual TVBA Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair marked ‘great success’
Mark your calendars for next year’s event – Jan. 27 & 28, 2020 Veterans and veteran supporters were on a mission when they visited the Knoxville Convention Center on February 12th – to improve their lives through a new career or networking opportunities with the help of the annual Tennessee Veteran Business Association Business Expo…