Whether he was moving dirt to expand the North Side Y or hammering walls for another Habitat for Humanity house, Bob Temple was almost always working, working hard, and working …
Jeanie Fox: A family legacy of community service
“One day,” said Jeanie Fox of her husband, Steve. “Just one day a week.”
“You want him to work just one day a week?” asked the scribe.
“No, I want him to …
The John Smith House
John Smith (1795-1883) built an imposing handmade brick house on the Tazewell and Jacksboro Turnpike in 1839 in the distinctive Flemish Bond pattern. Simple but elegant woodwork highlighted the fireplaces …
Three disasters in 10 years for KFD’s Jordan Adcox
He’s packed a lot into his first 10 years with the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD). Master Firefighter Jordan Adcox, a fit 31-year-old Fountain City boy, has worked on three major …
Savage Garden to open for Dogwood event
Dogwood Arts is saying a final goodbye to winter with a Featured Garden event on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, when Savage Garden in Fountain City is open to the …
The unsinkable Jennifer Owen nabs second term
A month ago, Jennifer Owen messaged me to ask what I was hearing about her election. (Yes, candidates and reporters sometimes have off-the-record conversations, so spare me your shocked comments.)
I …
‘Zoning angels’ hover over one-year plans
While you were sleeping, your neighborhood basked quietly under the protection of your better angels. I’m talking about zoning bird dogs Carlene Malone, Jamie Rowe and Charlotte Davis, who have …
City residential brush pickup begins March 2
Residential brush collection in city of Knoxville neighborhoods begins the first week of March and will continue through the last week of October.
A city crew will visit every house in …