One project, dual blessings

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

Flenniken Landing residents excitedly greeted construction trainees from the Knoxville Leadership Foundation Wednesday morning.
The students installed two raised garden beds they’d constructed. The event was rained out Monday, so the …

Welch launch draws politicos, neighbors, dad

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

Stephanie Welch’s official launch to her campaign for the First District seat on City Council drew a healthy crowd of high-profile friends, supportive neighbors and far-flying family.
Welch, vice president of …

Making the case for BMX course

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

The mood seemed mostly positive after a meeting Thursday night in which the county tried to sell South Knoxvillians on bringing a BMX course to South-Doyle Middle School.
Money for the …

Good vibes at Sustainable South

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

After being rained out on their original date, the organizers of Sustainable South scored with a beautiful day and engaged visitors last weekend.
A free community event fit for children and …

Hanging out at ‘lucky’ Gap Creek Market

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

Apparently, no one in the Gap Creek/Kimberlin Heights area has any complaints with Knox County government or the school board.
County Commissioner Carson Dailey and school board representative Amber Rountree, who …