Franklin D. Roosevelt had his eccentric genius, a man named Louis M. Howe. Downtown Knoxville had its John R. Neal. And Fountain City’s eccentric genius was John Isaac Copeland. Probably …
Michael Wylie remembered by friends
Michael Allen Wylie, 69, passed away September 1, 2020. He was a well-known real estate appraiser who had worked with his father, the late Frank Wylie, in Appraisal Associates.
Mr. Wylie …
Central High standouts going to West Point
For Kalib and Liam Fortner, a journey that began with flag football and back-to-back state championships will continue next year at West Point.
The Central High School seniors are twin brothers …
Baxters sue Town Hall (and others)
Charlotte Davis was working in her front yard when she noticed a police car rolling slowly down her street. It didn’t worry Davis – a retired nurse, former Fountain City …
John T. Roos: Mid-century leader in Fountain City
John T. Roos was born on March 2, 1909, in Knoxville, TN, the son of John J. and Maude Thompson Roos. He bought Fountain City Hardware (5320 North Broadway) from …
CTE director gains state recognition
Dr. Keith Wilson, director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Knox County Schools, is among nine finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education’s supervisor of the year.
Wilson, 42, holds …
Charles Nelson was ‘people person’
Charles Edward Nelson, 81, of Knoxville, passed away July 30, 2020. He was a long-time member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and retired in 1993 after a lifetime of work …
Bounds is clear choice for District 16 primary
The Republican Primary election for District 16 state representative took a nasty turn when a mailer pictured Patti Bounds with Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton and said Bounds wants to …