My mom is not a big traveler.
Christa Bryant likes to watch the birds while she sips coffee on her back porch. She doesn’t like crowds or commercialism, and a trip …
Doing Disney, then and now
What’s next for Brandon Bruce?
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Brandon Bruce loves local business. In fact, he loves startups of any kind, along with the commitment and hustle it takes to make a new opportunity successful. …
Mike Edwards: Opening doors for 16 years
Mike Edwards believes in partnerships, in opening doors instead of closing them, and when he steps out of his role as president and CEO of the Greater Knoxville Chamber of …
Women’s League donates $11K to area schools
Following a successful fund-raising golf tournament, the Halls Crossroads Women’s League has donated $11,500 to three community schools: Adrian Burnett Elementary, Halls Middle and Halls High. The three schools serve …
Smithwood steeple renovation honors building’s history
The Rev. Jeff Lane, pastor of Smithwood Baptist Church, says everyone asks him about it. The church’s steeple, a highly visible landmark at the corner of Tazewell Pike and Jacksboro …
Banner year for Halls High Band
There are more participants in Halls High School Marching Band than ever this year. A total of 137 students, up from 113 last year, took the field at halftime and …
Fountain City Art Center going strong with Pumpkin Palooza
Folks who know and love Fountain City Art Center will be relieved to hear that the center is alive and well under the leadership of new director Heather Fielden. What’s …
Knox arts weekend revs up for Halloween
All signs point to spooky this weekend in the Knoxville arts scene in the run-up to Halloween, admittedly one of my personal favorite holidays. While you consider your costume and …