When Becky Ashe started with the vision of L&N Stem Academy in 2011, we in Knox County Schools who knew Becky knew it was going to be “something special.” It …
‘Right to Read’ documentary and Corey Strong at UT
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results.” This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein, but is understood by every urban student, parent, teacher and principal.
I …
Celebrating 104 years of women voting in Knoxville
Judging by the front page headlines in what was then The Knoxville Sentinel of September 8, 1919, you’d have no idea of the significant history that happened just two days …
Halle Hill to review new book downtown
SCOOP! You will hear the best of the best if you register for this free event at Union Avenue Books and listen to our Tennessee writer Halle Hill.
Halle is a …
ETHC adds Football Fridays street party
Start your tailgate early with the East Tennessee Historical Society.
Football Fridays are a free street party with food for sale on Market Street between Church and Clinch avenues, behind the East …
New faces at city hall
Mayor Indya Kincannon won a second four-year term this week and wasted no time in announcing staff changes.
David Brace will become her chief of staff. A 20-year career city employee, …
Dominick Pelaia is official app developer
Dominick Pelaia was only 9-years-old when he began programming robots at the Apple Summer Camp. From there, his interest in coding only grew.
Now an official app developer, Pelaia learned the …
Penny Owens: NIGP Volunteer of the Year
“I can’t say enough about her. Penny is truly one-of-a-kind and someone I am blessed I can call a colleague and a friend!”
The above quote was posted on the NIGP …