State Rep. Rick Staples offered five city council members-elect a piece of advice when he hosted them for lunch at Jackie’s Dream on Friday: “Don’t be a blurter,” he said, …
KCDC staff treats residents to luncheon
Residents of Guy B. Love Towers in Old North Knoxville got a special treat Nov. 17, with the Resident Appreciation Luncheon, an event developed by apartment manager Steve Ellis. Now …
Poetry, death and beauty at KSO concert
No one will think of guest soloist Paul Huang, who performed with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at the Tennessee Theatre Thursday night as just another showman with a great violin.
Huang …
Retired teachers ‘feed the flame’ of education with scholarships
Members of the Knox County Retired Teachers Association gathered at the Foundry Nov. 16, for a luncheon that has become their biggest event of the year: the presentation of scholarships …
West High teacher wins Milken award
Internationally known philanthropist Lowell Milken visited West High School to praise its students, teachers, and principal. He did not arrive empty-handed. To great fanfare – and with no advance notice …
West High teacher surprised with $25,000 award
You can see the surprise as it happened with this video from West High student Zoe Brookshire-Risley. Teacher Paula Franklin received the $25,000 Milken Award.
Gobble Wobble – After Thanksgiving hikes
Skip the crowds on Black Friday and #optoutside for a family-friendly hike at one of our 56 Tennessee state parks. Eight of those parks are within an hour’s driving time …