I’d like to give a big shout-out to all of those who filed their income-tax returns between 11 and 11:59 Monday night.
Procrastinators don’t get enough credit. Truly. Just think: If …
Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow
It’s the Henley Bridge, silly
Long ago – mostly likely before your time – South Knoxville was derogatorily dubbed “South America” by residents of other parts of town. It was a journey to get there, …
When justice knocks
Operating on the premise that I can never have too many Zoom meetings, I accepted a church friend’s invitation to tune in to the Justice Knox Nehemiah Assembly on Monday …
‘Fort’ify your knowledge of SoKno Civil War park
Since the city of Knoxville cut the ribbon on the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park on May 3, 2017, much of the focus on the park has been on the improved …
Bijou Theatre: Knoxville’s entertainment survivor
While the world celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, Knoxville history fans also recognized the date as an anniversary of local significance.
It was on March 8, 1909, that the Bijou …
Hastie’s legacy is one of inspiration
Knoxville has produced a number of notable figures throughout its 200-year-plus history. South Knoxville has had its share. But one of its most outstanding native sons is probably known the …
Tommy Smith: Big on ‘quality of life’
Serving as the Knoxville City Council member for District 1 feels like a natural progression to Tommy Smith. His parents taught him by example to help people.
“It was kind of …
SoKno hotel symbolizes dreams of past, future
One of South Knoxville’s most prominent landmarks is the vacant, forlorn-looking former Parkway Hotel. Nestled between Chapman Highway and Martin Mill Pike, across from Berry Funeral Home, it’s a white, …