In 1846, the widowed Katherine Schneider Baum and her 15-year-old son Karl (1831-1916) left their native country during the German Revolution and immigrated to America on the sailing ship New …
Ballerini sings in Fountain City
On Thursday, Knoxville native and country music star Kelsea Ballerini dropped the official music video for her newest single, “Half of My Hometown.” Ballerini debuted the song live on April …
Services this week for Shirley Stout
Shirley Irene Stout, 85, a noted Fountain City business owner, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021. Friends may call at their convenience from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May …
Calvin Dykes: Archery is for everyone
It all started with a daughter who wanted nothing but a bow for Christmas. And not the kind to tie up a bun or a pony tail. But that one …
State pledges $13.5 million for Knox baseball stadium
What’s happening in Knox County? And how does that impact Fountain City?
Here’s the word from Mayor Glenn Jacobs:
Baseball Stadium: The state is not willing to dedicate sales tax from nearby …
Claude C. Myers left mark on Fountain City
The evening paper carried this headline on Thursday, Nov. 13, 1941: “Fire Changes Busy Block to Mass of Debris.” Fountain City Bank was in that block and its president, J. …
Funeral for Cu Beth Sharretts is Sunday
Born and raised in Fountain City, Cu Beth Gresham Sharretts performed across the country, taught music in Maryland for 50 years, and in death has returned home. The family will …