‘On the Road Again’

Sandra ClarkGossip and Lies

After four decades with the Shopper News, I hit pause for a month to launch a new venture. You’re reading it now.
KnoxTNToday will feature Marvin West, Betty Bean, Jake Mabe …

Walk softly on sacred ground

Marvin Westwestwords

If Butch Jones had asked me to address the mini-multitude at the Orange and White event, here’s what I would have said:
Look around Neyland Stadium, soak up what you see …

Still the same ol’ me…

Jake MabeHalls

You never know until you try. All it takes is one step, then another.
Lesson learned from Jim Marine.
The first drum major in Halls history, Jim earned degrees at UT and …

The Lees of Knoxville pay it forward

Betty BeanWest Knoxville

Chuck Lee said what he always says when he goes off somewhere by himself: “Loveya-bye.”
He tucked his “honey-do” list into his pocket and headed out the front door and his …

His Steadfast Love

Lynn PittsUncategorized

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
For his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136: 1 NRSV)
Webster’s dictionary defines steadfast as “Firmly established or fixed” or “firm.” It …

May 1, 2017

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Splash pads operated by Knox County Parks & Rec will open for the season Saturday, May 6, at Carl Cowan Park, New Harvest Park and Powell Station Park. Splash pads …