George Roby Dempster was born on Sept. 16, 1887, the son of John Dempster (1848-1915) and Ann (Doherty) Dempster (1850-1934). His parents were married in Coberg, Canada, and came to …
Boxwood Hall: showplace of educators-turned-attorneys
Boxwood Hall, Judd Acuff’s mansion on Black Oak Ridge, must be one of the most visible homes in Fountain City. It commands the approach to Halls at 3613 Black Oak …
Grainger native Sam Tate left legacy of integrity
The unique section of Fountain City known as Tatewood is to the left of Broadway just as one begins the ascent of Black Oak Ridge toward the Halls Crossroads community …
Grocer Franklin’s home set high standard in Harrill Hills
Andrew Hale Franklin (1892-1953) had worked at downtown Knoxville grocery stores as early as 1915, often listed as a driver; but, by 1924, the City Directory listed him as a …
Services Sunday for Richard J. Tumblin
Richard J. Tumblin, the son of Richard and Suzanne Tumblin, passed away in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Nov. 9, one day after his 59th birthday, following a valiant battle of …
Historic Gibbs Drive reflects early subdivision life
In nominating the Gibbs Drive Historic District for the National Register of Historic Places, which was granted on Nov. 8, 2000, Cathryn Irwin, then program director for Knox Heritage, observed, …
Central High School Wall of Fame: Stuart Worden
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of features on the 2018 Central High School Wall of Fame inductees. Find the first article on Suzanne Matheny here, the second …
Central High School Wall of Fame: Jack Lee Thurman
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of features on the 2018 Central High School Wall of Fame inductees. Find the first article on Suzanne Matheny here, and the …