In the emergency-services world of Knox County and East Tennessee, the name John Brinkley is well known. For his first 14 years in Knoxville, he was a first responder on …
Farragut Rotary at Christmas: Angel Tree & bell ringing
The holiday season is here. Today is Thanksgiving – Christmas parades and football on TV, lots of food and family. Tomorrow is Black Friday – mega shopping day. For many …
Karns Fire Capt. Chassity Pollard is the ‘real deal’
When the big rig known as Tower 1 rolls out of the Karns Fire Department Station 2 onto Hardin Valley Road these days, you might just do a double take …
KARM’s ‘business’ has picked up
Winter is here. And when winter blows in as it has this week, business at KARM – Knox Area Rescue Ministries – picks up. Business has also increased because the …
Chris McReynolds: KFD’s ‘Big Mac’ is a true lifesaver
It was 18 degrees on the morning of Jan. 3, 2018, around 8:20. Chris McReynolds was driving down Kingston Pike near Walker Springs Road on his way into town for …
Women members strengthen Farragut Rotary
An ongoing goal of Rotary International is to grow our membership – especially among women. The longtime stereotype is that Rotary is a civic club made up of old white-haired …
Chief John Whited is ‘almost a legend’
When the name “Chief John Whited” comes up in conversation among emergency first responders, this is a sampling of what you hear:
“Best trainer I’ve ever seen or had. …”
“The man’s …
Rotary called to serve
“If you want to touch the past, touch a rock.
“If you want to touch the present, touch a flower.
“If you want to touch the future, touch a life.”
These words closed …