Wilma Ann Cate Smith, former co-owner of Woodsmith Market and Deli, has died at age 84. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wayne Smith, and children: former …
RSO hits 40: Nov. 17 declared River Sports Day
River Sports Outfitters celebrated a big anniversary this month.
Ed McAlister’s team had a surprise party to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. The outdoor outfitter was founded in 1982.
And there it …
12 apprenticeship programs in traditional arts
The Tennessee Arts Commission Folklife Program has awarded funding to 12 projects as part of the 2024 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Entering its eighth year, the program is designed to sustain Tennessee’s …
Slicing the PIE at Knox County Schools
Partners in Education (PIE) has a new look.
“We would say it’s evolving,” said Adam Wilson, “We’re adding options (to support schools).”
Wilson, a former teacher who now sells real estate, is …
Traffic light ahead for Karns
Remember when Karns had just one red light? We’d say, “Meet you at the red light,” or “The parade will start at the red light.”
Over time, other traffic signals were …
Burchett asks clemency for Leonard Peltier
One Republican has joined 32 Democrats in requesting President Joe Biden to grant clemency or compassionate release for a man convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975.
Yes, it’s East …
City gifts fire truck to Fulton High
The city of Knoxville and KFD donated a retired fire truck to Fulton High School on Nov. 15, 2023, to be used in the school’s fire management program.
The fire truck …
Guest principals in schools today
If you spot someone looking confounded in your kid’s school, just say hello. It’s probably the guest principal.
Guest principals are being placed in schools across the district today (11/16/23) as …