For the Rev. Megan Boatwright, new associate pastor at Christ United Methodist Church, coming to Halls Crossroads is like coming home. Raised on a farm outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Boatwright said …
Christ UMC helps families with Back2School Bash
This Sunday, July 30, Christ United Methodist Church in Halls Crossroads will throw a party with one purpose: to serve children and families in need. The Back2School Bash will be held …
Home mission trip shows youth and new pastor local needs
The Rev. Billy Price has only been in town for three months, and he’s already led the youth at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church on a mission trip. But there …
White duck, green roof, serious sewer projects at HPUD
Drivers on Cunningham Road near Hallsdale Powell Utility District’s headquarters may have seen some impressive growth on top of the building this summer. But never fear, that’s just the green …
Fountain City Lake work starts July 18
Knoxville Parks & Recreation Director Joe Walsh said work to construct an algae-reducing wetland at Fountain City Lake will begin July 18. We spoke with Walsh just after a pre-construction …
From gala to golf, Women’s League keeps boosting Halls
The Halls Crossroads Women’s League is hoping this year’s fundraising effort will be a hole in one as they change tracks from an annual gala to a golf tournament. Set …
Burchett talks future for Rule High, Sears buildings
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s second term will be up in 13 months, but he’s still making the rounds of local civic organizations to report on all things Knox County. …
Spreading kindness, one rock at a time
Drop by the FtnCityKnoxRocks Facebook group and you’ll see the messages, folks finding a fun or inspirational surprise in an unexpected place.
“I needed this so much today.”
“My kids were so …