Rosamond Clark was born into a family of 13 children in Paris (Henry County), Tenn., on Feb. 2, 1891. After graduating from grade and high school, she entered Union University …
Entrepreneur by 22, Karnes showed taste, good timing
J. Howard Karnes was born on Sept. 4, 1859. He was the first of seven children of Civil War veteran John M. and Sarah (Gammon) Karnes. “Uncle Jack,” as John …
George R. Dempster: the later years
Editor’s Note: This is the continuation/conclusion of a March 19 KnoxTNToday article.
Although he would work on the Panama Canal from 1907 to 1912, George R. Dempster returned home to marry …
Knoxville’s George R. Dempster: The early years
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 …