He’s been around … from Jaybird Hill in Jefferson County to U.S. Army stops at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas; Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, N.C.; and Fort Jackson in …
Farragut Rotary sets 2019-20 leadership
It is official. The Rotary Club of Farragut has elected its officers and directors for the next Rotary year of 2019-20. And the big news is that the Rev. David …
Assistant chief eyes circumstances, saves a life
Robert Roche was the first firefighter to arrive. He also was one of the first firefighters to enter the burning apartment building. And because he did, a woman who depends …
A fun & musical day around the Red Kettle
Our Saturdays of partnering with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle bell ringing are always special. Last Saturday was no different. Ten Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Farragut did more …
KCSO’s Doster, Hurst step up for mom, son
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies Wayne Doster and Jordan Hurst were patrolling South Knox County when the call came in around 5 p.m. on an early October 2018 day. The call …
Parkinson’s hasn’t beaten spirit of Phill Bradbury
Phill Bradbury’s smiles and laughs communicate so much about this man. They tell you a lot about the man behind them, his spirit and love of life and family, a …
Chief Thomas focuses on job, not glass ceiling
The glass ceiling on the fourth floor of the Knoxville Police Department is no more. When Mayor Madeline Rogero appointed Eva Maria Thomas as the city’s new Chief of Police …
Words of a former Farragut Rotarian speak to us today
Farragut Rotarians are a close bunch. We become part of one another in Rotary, and we are part of something bigger than ourselves, an organization of some 1.2 million members …