There is lot of focus on police after recent incidents around the country. Some of it is excessive or wrong-headed. Better management and some reform may be called for. But …
Town Hall East volunteers tackle weeds in Strickland Park
In late May, Town Hall East members tackled grass and weeds surrounding the crepe myrtles on the east side of Tank Strickland Park, prepping and mulching the two beds for …
Perk City: A small business emerges from darkness
Perk City, the coffee shop on Magnolia Avenue, has re-opened after being shuttered by the pandemic. Owner Sherene Jacobs, of nearby Park City, had resumed serving to-go coffee curbside for …
Off to the fishing hole
Nobody believed they were poor, growing up in Union Beach
We didn’t hunch over screens, or belong to fancy clubs
Went swimming or fishing with friends.
Fat-tire bikes whirring down Front Street, streamers …
‘Zoning angels’ hover over one-year plans
While you were sleeping, your neighborhood basked quietly under the protection of your better angels. I’m talking about zoning bird dogs Carlene Malone, Jamie Rowe and Charlotte Davis, who have …
Perk City: Java and pastries at Magnolia’s new coffeehouse
Sherene Jacobs of Park City is Magnolia’s newest business pioneer. Her Perk City coffeehouse is quickly becoming a gathering place for East Knoxvillians heading to work or play, or stopping …
Arby’s restaurant going up on Millertown Pike
More construction is underway on Millertown Pike – just a stone’s throw away from the failing East Towne Mall. Richardson Turner Construction Company (RTC) is erecting a new Arby’s restaurant …
War on drugs seems never-ending
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen addressed the North Knoxville BPA last week about the work of the 41 attorneys in her office. A standing-room-only crowd attended the 8 a.m. …