Eddie Mannis thought about running for mayor in 2010, but bowed out after having a long talk with Madeline Rogero, whom he ended up supporting and working for after she …
Remembering 9/11 at Vol Market #3
Sometimes funny stuff happens at funerals.
And enough time has gone by since Sept. 11, 2001, for Alan Frye to smile about the good times.
“I spoke at the memorial service, and …
North Knox notebook: Fulton senior, 911 memorial and more
Guess what other kids kept asking Fulton High School senior Aubrey Salm about during her year as an AFS exchange student Germany?
Guns. Particularly after the February massacre at Parkland, Florida.
“There …
Commission names Nystrom chair
How do you run for an office you can’t campaign for?
Specifically, since elected officials aren’t allowed to lobby their colleagues on issues coming up for a vote (and county commissioners …
Children’s Center opens new outdoor classroom
The Children’s Center of Knoxville is tucked into a woodsy setting on 301 Frank Street, a block off Sutherland Avenue on the Third Creek Greenway.
“In the heart of the impact …
Change is in the air as employees say ’bye to Burchett
“Typical Tim Burchett,” said one of the county employees who set up the mayor’s farewell party on the first day of his last week in office.
“Vanilla cake and ice water.”
The …
Jacobs to hire $80k ‘education liaison’
When Glenn Jacobs is sworn in as Knox County mayor on Aug. 31, he will commence draining the swamp by creating an $80,000 per year job for former state legislator …
Another North Knox plan faces opposition
Homeowners from nearly a dozen neighborhoods downstream from the latest proposed Northeast Knoxville development showed up Monday night to quiz developer Steve Maddox about his plans to add 261freestanding houses …