Services Tuesday for John H. Coleman

Sandra ClarkObits, South Knox

John H. Coleman’s name is on a fleet of service vehicles and a building on Jackson Avenue. But how many of today’s readers remember the man? Mr. Coleman passed away …

Covenant Health wraps up major project downtown

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

We sometimes celebrate the “what-might-be” and overlook the “what-is.”
This Saturday, Feb. 20, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center will begin treating patients in its new critical care department.
The facility includes three …

Robin Easter: Design magic

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

Meet Robin Easter: business owner, designer and behind-the-scenes promoter of initiatives that are great for Knoxville. If she has a failing, it’s self-promotion. “She’s shy,” said a colleague.
When you visit …

Nichols to get Haslam award

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Phyllis Y. Nichols, the president and CEO of Knoxville Area Urban League, will be honored this month with the James A. Haslam II Chair’s Leadership Award by the Knoxville Chamber. …

‘The Search for Persephone’

Sandra ClarkOur Town Youth

Experience Greek Mythology as never before – Persephone’s epic journey through magical springtime gardens; her capture by Hades, God of the Underworld; and her celebratory return home.
Go! Contemporary Dance Works …

UT hires director for OR Institute

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Joan Bienvenue is the first executive director of the Oak Ridge Institute at the University of Tennessee, established last year to align the expertise and infrastructure of ORNL and the …

The GOP will survive and flourish

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

Stop those crocodile tears about the demise of the Republican Party. Stop right now.
People who haven’t voted for a Republican since Reagan or before are singing a sad song about …

Two recognized for work at planning commission

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

At year’s end, two staff members of Knoxville-Knox County Planning were recognized for outstanding work. Both were nominated by their colleagues.
Terry Gilhula has served as Covid-coordinator during the pandemic, working …