The Knoxville Nativity Pageant has been part of the city’s Christmas season since 1969, when the first pageant was held outside the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. The pageant has …
Winter Showcase brings STEM to life
Shannondale Elementary School hosted a Winter Showcase on December 14. Fourth-grade students performed a music program, Santa’s Holiday Playlist.
Shannondale students created a variety of winter-themed creations for STEM: gingerbread houses, …
The story behind the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle
You see the red kettle and hear the bells beginning in mid-November until late December but what is the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign and how did it start?
In 1865, …
CHS teachers transform doors into masterpieces
Sarah Toll, Central High School’s English teacher and Student Government Association club sponsor organizes a holiday door competition each year at the school.
However, when the competition began this December, no …
Santa pictures at the library
Take a picture with Santa today, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 11 a.m. at Fountain City branch library or Thursday, December 21, 10:30 a.m. at Sequoyah branch library or 4 p.m. …
FCPC sends 187 PJs to the Central Baptist Toy Store
In March, I wrote about a group of women who are the ultimate “seam team” at Fountain City Presbyterian Church, turning ordinary fabric into extraordinary masterpieces with their skill and …
Riesing and Goldenstein: The inspiring journey of extraordinary artists
In an opportune twist of fate, destiny brought together Tom Riesing and Marcia Goldenstein from opposite sides of the country, setting the stage for an extraordinary life journey that continues …
Fountain City ES receives $ for new playground
Fountain City Elementary will get a new playground this year. KCS and the Knox Education Foundation announced last week that Fountain City Elementary will receive all of the remaining funds …