Exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations can add an exciting element to any vacation, offering a chance to discover hidden gems and creating unforgettable memories. Robbie and Gina Johnson seek those experiences at …
Knox Catholic baseball brings home first state championship
Knoxville Catholic High School baseball team won its first ever TSSAA state championship on May 25. Staying in the winners’ bracket throughout the tournament, and winning tight contests by two …
Three Knox high schools claim state titles in tennis
Some sports seem to get all the attention when it comes to winning state championships simply because of our own connection to them: playing in the backyard, watching our kids …
Ronnie Taylor is a model of resilience and perseverance
Overcoming any serious illness takes a lot of strength, perseverance and resilience. Ronnie Taylor, a fifth grade student at West View Elementary, exemplifies every one of those characteristics as he is …
HVA AeroHAWKS are off to Paris
I wrote an article in April about the Hardin Valley Academy’s AeroHAWKS team and how in their first year of competition, they had qualified two teams to compete in the …
Farragut baseball team wins 12th state championship
Farragut High School baseball team repeats as the Division 4A state champions, beating Hardin Valley Academy 6-0 in the championship game last Friday night in Murfreesboro. None of Farragut’s games …
6 Knox high schools earn track and field state titles
All sports require training, practice, and passion in order to become elite in the game. Track and field athletes must commit to a daily regimen of hard work, diet, and …
Ina Langston retires as principal from Fountain City Elementary School
Ina Langston is retiring from Knox County Schools after serving a distinguished career as teacher and principal. She and I became friends in graduate school when deciding to venture into …