Failing septic systems can be difficult hurdles for country folks, often costing thousands of dollars to repair. Likewise, local farmers may see the benefit of fencing livestock out of the …
Bearden to light Christmas tree on Friday
There will be Christmas tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Everly Brothers Park in Bearden.
The West High School singers will sing. There will be Starbucks coffee …
Powell events set
Powell residents should save the date for Powell Elementary School’s Winter Extravaganza, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the school. The PTA-sponsored event drew a …
Knoxville calls wanderer home
Home. As with a lot of four-letter words, it packs a punch.
I have always treasured the word “home” and have guarded its meaning jealously. Born in Mobile, Ala., I lived …
Central to honor Bill Nickle, founder of environmental community
Four worthy Bobcats will be honored at the 16th annual Central High School Wall of Fame Banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the commons at Gresham Middle School, …
Award-winning developer to speak on mixed-use communities
Jeff Randolph, a Greenville, S.C., developer whose firm, the Randolph Group LLC, specializes in building residential, urban infill and mixed-use communities, will speak about the creation of successful mixed-use developments …
Ridgedale gets grant for garden tools
Ridgedale School in northwest Knox County can replace its gardening tools, which were reported stolen last week in a story by Tom King here.
Knox County Commissioner Randy Smith, who represents …
Gwen McKenzie endorsed by Dan Brown and seven former rivals
Former Knoxville Mayor Daniel Brown, the current city council member for the sixth district, has endorsed Gwen McKenzie to succeed him in that post. He is term-limited and cannot seek …