Glenn Jacobs has been endorsed by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. Jacobs is a candidate for Knox County mayor in 2018. In a press release today, Jacobs says, “I’m extremely proud …
CAK names Estus as AD
John East has resigned as athletic director at Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Ried Estus has been named his successor. Estus most recently served as assistant principal at CAK’s high …
May 4, 2017
South-Doyle Middle School will get a $750,000 athletic field upgrade if Mayor Tim Burchett’s budget is adopted by Knox County Commission. A public meeting will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June …
Can the Jones boys overcome Black Wednesday?
“Black Wednesday is so far in the past that it won’t be an issue” in the 2018 races for Knox County mayor and sheriff, said George Korda on April 16 …
Building trains in Knox TN today
There’s something about trains …
Carson Dailey asked for a tour of Knoxville Locomotive Works. Word spread and several other Knox County commissioners self-invited. This writer saw the sunshine notice and …
‘On the Road Again’
After four decades with the Shopper News, I hit pause for a month to launch a new venture. You’re reading it now.
KnoxTNToday will feature Marvin West, Betty Bean, Jake Mabe …
May 1, 2017
Splash pads operated by Knox County Parks & Rec will open for the season Saturday, May 6, at Carl Cowan Park, New Harvest Park and Powell Station Park. Splash pads …