More than 2,000 supporters voted for their favorite state park, raising just over $111,000 for improvements, according to reports from Tennessee State Parks.
Close to home is Norris Dam State Park, …
The outdoors are free (but donations help)
County boosts safety with Cherahala expansion in Hardin Valley
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the first phase of the Cherahala Boulevard extension project to improve safety in the Hardin Valley area of Knox County. Actually, you can …
Aubrey’s gift makes kayak launch adaptive
Randy Burleson, owner of Aubrey’s Restaurants, doesn’t live in Powell but he may have to move there.
He was at Powell High Landing (Brickyard Road behind Powell High School) on Monday …
Vittatoe to join leadership of Midland Baptist Association
The Rev. Jerry Vittatoe has accepted the call to serve as director of missions for the Midland-Northern Baptist Association, a group of 52 church in Knox and Union counties.
Vittatoe was …
Our Town Neighbors blog
Most of us keep up with what’s happening close to home, but might benefit from seeing neighbors across Knox County. This Tuesday blog is an effort to share information posted …
The ‘dean’ of county commission has died
Billy G. Tindell Sr., age 88, passed away at home on March 11, 2022.
A Democrat in a mostly Republican county, Mr. Tindell had a long and productive career on the …
Collier Preserve in snow
Scott Whittaker posted this beautiful photography of Collier Preserve on Saturday morning. Folks, it’s amazing what’s close and free to all right on Emory Road next to the Powell Branch …
Services Friday in Farragut for Jeff Blevins
Jeffery Lee Blevins, 61, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, in his home. Family will receive friends 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Click Funeral Home Farragut …