The artistic legacy of Adelia Armstrong Lutz
As you drive down Kingston Pike between Neyland Drive and Cherokee Boulevard, you travel through...
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Five September birthdays, one lifelong bond
In a graduating class of only 45 students, having five classmates born within six days of one...
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Daily Connections: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Tuesday brings a celebration of coffee, a full day of Knoxville innovation and several ways to...
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Dishing It Out: Holy Smoke Cake, a sweet tradition from my GiGi
Some recipes are special because they taste amazing. Others are special because of the memories...
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Can I Do It? Pick up a brush and try oil painting
I walked into an oil painting class at the Oak Ridge Art Center with a question that is becoming...
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Music in the Grove sets October show
Carolina Bluegrass Style, a high-energy bluegrass fusion band, will entertain at a free concert on...
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Steve Kopman has spent a lifetime keeping people moving
If you tried to guess Steve Kopman’s career from his résumé, you might need more than one try....
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Above & Beyond: Waverly man went into burning home to save two young brothers
Some acts of courage happen in seconds, leaving little time to consider the danger or the...
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First Horizon: Funding Our Town with the American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red
First Horizon Foundation is supporting the American Heart Association’s efforts to introduce young...
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Does your auto insurance cover a rental car on vacation?
You have booked the hotel, packed the bags, and reserved a rental car. Then you arrive at the...
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Mission Monday: Today’s focus is Second Harvest Food Bank receives $390,000
This column highlights several ministries actively seeking support, showcasing their unique...
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Goodbye Texas, Auburn is next
Looking back … What’s not to like about Texas? Glad you asked. The Longhorns are arrogant. They...
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Revisiting the Frazier triplets: It’s a happy life for this KFD family
On Sunday afternoon – September 20, 2020 – Erica Frazier opened her front door for me at her...
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Daily Connections: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
A new week begins with a reminder that small acts can strengthen a neighborhood. Today’s...
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Daily Connections: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Tuesday brings a celebration of coffee, a full day of Knoxville innovation and several ways to...
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Goodbye Texas, Auburn is next
Looking back … What’s not to like about Texas? Glad you asked. The Longhorns are arrogant. They...
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Dark mode fizzles, but Lady Vols stay unbeaten
The Lady Vols went dark mode for the first time Thursday evening and while Tennessee remains...
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Revisiting the Frazier triplets: It’s a happy life for this KFD family
On Sunday afternoon – September 20, 2020 – Erica Frazier opened her front door for me at her...
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The Book Whisperer has a list for the ‘mber’ months
Local meteorologists are forecasting cooler temperatures later this week. Crisp autumn air, apple...
Our Town Stories
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Prohibition
The more than forty diaries of Dr. Swancey Kennedy (1844-1923) show us how active he was in social...
Dishing It Out
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Dishing It Out: Holy Smoke Cake, a sweet tradition from my GiGi
Some recipes are special because they taste amazing. Others are special because of the memories...
What Mama said…
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Mama Said: “Count Your Blessings”
“Count your blessings.” Mama didn’t need to add much explanation to that one. The meaning was...
Faith Along the Way
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Faith Along the Way: Save the receipt
I have two special file folders, one paper and one digital. They hold important evidence of...
