Knox County river rescue

Sandra ClarkEast Knox, Our Town Heroes

Knox County Rescue’s swift water rescue team was out at Seven Islands state birding park, rescuing some stranded kayakers who overturned and needed assistance. Rescue Boat 2 is pictured here …

Services Sunday for Jody Slimp

Sandra ClarkObits, Sevier

Colleagues at Aubrey’s Restaurants are mourning the loss of Jody Slimp.
“For more than 20 years at Aubrey’s, and among tens of thousands of guests and coworkers, Jody’s kindness, generosity and …

NAR praises Thompson as FHFA director

Sandra ClarkOur Town Leaders

On Wednesday (05/25/22), the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of the first Black woman to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Sandra L. Thompson had been acting director since June …

Services June 1 for Bill Denton

Sandra ClarkObits, Sevier

The architect who designed Knoxville’s iconic Sunsphere has died. William Stewart “Bill” Denton Jr., passed away on May 23, 2022, at age 81.
Mr. Denton began his career under architect Hubert …