Today’s the day to tell you about a “pair” of heroes – Tyler Hitz and Neyland. Both are deputies for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). They work side-by-side. They …
From cranes to counseling: The Rev. Bo Ambrose stays busy
When William Cowper in 1774 wrote the hymn God Moves in a Mysterious Way, he based its theme on the understanding that God’s ways are beyond human comprehension. Perhaps that …
Rotarians to tackle Ridgedale projects
The Rotary Club of Farragut and Knoxville’s five other Rotary clubs will come together on Saturday, March 23, for a workday at Ridgedale Alternative School in celebration of World Rotary …
Batt. Chief Cheesman: Only 7 at her ‘career day’
Long ago, 43 years ago actually, Vickie Baird, 7, and her first-grade class at West Hills Elementary School enjoyed a field trip to the Knoxville Fire Department’s (KFD) Station 20 …
Baker Center’s goals: Leadership and solutions
If you’re interested in public leadership and public affairs at either the local, state or federal levels, solving some of biggest problems for the greater good in a pragmatic style, …
No days alike for TDOT Help Truck
Two years ago, a young woman was hanging on to a bridge railing on the I-275 south lane over the railroad tracks, bent on suicide. A few years earlier on …
‘What does Rotary do?’ Some answers are here!
People have asked me the question many times: “What exactly does Rotary do?”
And almost every time these words pop out: “We do a lot of things.”
And then a few more …
A match made at the THP: Richard & Rachel Conaster
’Tis a match made in heaven, so to speak, this marriage of two members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) – Rachel and Richard Conaster. At THP’s District 1 headquarters, …