Greeneville businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger has been named Humanitarian of the Year by the American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee. Niswonger was honored Thursday, March 16, at a breakfast meeting attended by regional business and community leaders, held at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City. The Humanitarian of the Year award, presented annually […]
Scott Niswonger with Professor Holleman At a formal ceremony on Tuesday, at the General Morgan Inn, in Greeneville, Scott M. Niswonger, Chairman and Founder of the Niswonger Foundation, was presented the most prestigious award the Federal Aviation Administration issues to pilots. This award is named for Wilber and Orville Wright, American brothers and aviators who are […]
WeddingWire, an online marketplace for the wedding and event industry, recently announced Storybrook Farm Weddings and Events as a winner of the esteemed 2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for wedding venues in the Tri-Cities. This is the second win of this honor following their receipt of the award last year. The Couples’ Choice Awards recognize […]
The NISWONGER FOUNDATION, founded by Greeneville, Tennessee businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger, has selected five high school seniors to join the Niswonger Scholars program. Currently, there are 21 Niswonger Scholars, with the newly selected students for 2017 bringing the total to 26. The Foundation also has 61 alumni of the program. The Niswonger Foundation […]
John Tweed, Sponsor of CareerConnect Law Loving, Coordinator of CareerConnect At a Media Event held on Wednesday, January 11, at West Greene High School, the Niswonger Foundation announced CareerConnect, a new workforce readiness and career exploration initiative for 10th – 12th graders. This three-year program, in partnership with Greene County and Greeneville City Schools, is […]
Left to Right: Kelly Price, Eastman Credit Union, chair elect Chamber board; Carmen Butler, CenturyLink; Bill MacPherson, Domtar; Nancy Dishner, Niswonger Foundation; Mickey Trivett, WebCoUSA; Keddrain Bowen, Fanatics 101; Rick Bishop, Food City; Keith Young, Northeast State at Johnson City; Logan McCabe, Bristol Motor Speedway; Betsy Holleman, Speedway Children’s Charities; Lindy White, Franklin Woods Community […]
On November third, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Niswonger Foundation, presented the 2016 Young Peoples Concert at Niswonger Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme titled KSOKids Guide to the Orchestra was presented, in two performances, to over 2200 students from across our region. The primary goal of this annual program is to provide the opportunity for […]
First Lady Haslam Celebrates New TN Imagination Library Partnerships at Two Green County Birthing Hospitals October 13, 2016 Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam and the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF)celebrated the launch of newborn enrollment partnerships with Takoma Regional Hospital and Laughlin Memorial Hospital in Greene County on Thursday. At both hospitals, each family of a newborn child will now be […]
Can’t make it to this year’s National Storytelling Festival? We’ve got you covered. On Friday, October 7th, we’re streaming video live from our Family Tent so you can join us in Jonesborough from wherever you happen to be. Throw a viewing party, check in on your phone during lunch, or binge watch the whole thing […]
Imagination and Education: A Free Teacher Workshop with Tim Lowry Geared toward K-5 teachers Saturday, September 24 9:30-11:30 am Seating is limited · Call 800-952-8392 to reserve your spot According to Albert Einstein, imagination is even more important than book learning. Tim demonstrates practical ways to connect mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies through […]
The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. This dream was envisioned by Scott M. Niswonger, who founded Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation. These companies were the first two Greeneville-based companies to be taken public in the history of Greene County, Tennessee. Jointly, the companies have combined annual revenue of over one-billion-dollars and employ more than 5000 people.
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