Mardi Growl

Sandra ClarkDowntown

There’s nothing like it (and that’s maybe a good thing). This annual fundraiser for Young-Williams Animal Center, held March 2, 2024, brings dogs and their people into the streets of …

Green Magnet chosen for kindness week

Susan EspirituDowntown

To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 11-17, First Horizon Bank team members voted to donate to a school. And since they can see Green Magnet from their window …

Divided loyalties: The Civil War in Knoxville

Susan EspirituDowntown

According to Visit Knoxville, one can get a vivid picture of East Tennessee’s divided loyalties through the Knoxville’s Divided Loyalties Civil War Tour.
A self-guided driving tour will offer a look …

Bygone days at Bell House School

Beth KinnaneDowntown, Our Town Stories

One of the great mysteries in Knoxville history is the location of Tennessee’s first state capitol building. In the early days when Knoxville was the capital of the Southwest Territory …

Grants available for law-related projects

Susan EspirituDowntown

In May 2024, the Knoxville Bar Foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 to applicants whose proposals are chosen from submissions focused on law-related projects and programs. The Knoxville …

Maynard ES celebrates attendance with party

Susan EspirituDowntown

On January 10, Maynard Elementary held a celebration for students who have had 4 or fewer absences during the second nine weeks of school and their families! The attendance celebration …