The Knoxville Area Urban League has selected Charles F. Lomax Jr. as its new president and chief executive officer to succeed the retiring Phyllis Y. Nichols, who led the organization …
Services Tuesday for Mary Ellen Cox
Mary Ellen Clift Cox passed away Oct. 29, 2022, at age 98. She was a lifelong resident of East Knox County, having been born in the Carter community and living …
Historic bridge lost on Halloween 54 years ago
Until more recent decades, Knox County’s record of historic preservation was spotty, at best. Back in 1968, however, it wasn’t a lack of will or funds that cost the area …
It’s McKenzie vs Drew for District 15
State Rep. Sam McKenzie and his Republican opponent, former Rep. Pete Drew, will speak Thursday, Oct. 20, at 8 a.m. at Regions Bank, 1503 E. Magnolia Ave., for the monthly …
Celebrate Boo! at the Zoo
Boo! at the Zoo, Knoxville’s favorite Halloween tradition, offers 4-day weekends of spooky fun – Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 13-16, and Oct. 20-23, from 5:30-8 p.m. each day. The Zoo …
East Knox: Costume 5k is fun for all
Get out your superhero capes, your princess tutus or your animal onesies – it’s a costume 5k! Join the Cansler Y for a free and fun Costume 5k Social Run …
Knox Rox, y’all
The second annual Knox Rox concert, held in September at 865 Axe Throwing, was fun for all. Proceeds benefited the Knox County Office on Aging and the Hillcrest Healthcare Foundation. …
East blog: East10Drift, Circle Farmers Market, Cansler Y
It’s the 10th anniversary for the Chilhowee Park Drift w/East10Drift & AZ Rag. (If you know, you know.) The event is Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. …