Andrew Hale Franklin (1892-1953) had worked at downtown Knoxville grocery stores as early as 1915, often listed as a driver; but, by 1924, the City Directory listed him as a …
Litton’s Back Door: same great food for a quick lunch
Want Litton’s food without the wait? Just dash in the Back Door.
Kelly Litton has opened a lunch cafeteria line. Just grab a heavy-duty paper plate and choose from two meats …
Lakes and trees and other living things
What’s that green scummy stuff in Fountain City Lake? Are the algae back?
It’s parrot feather, said Eric Vreeland, chief information officer for the city. “The algae are under control. What …
Guild show features amazing art, gifts
The “Watcher” stands appropriately close to the front door of the Fountain City Art Center. He’s a big, cheerful rooster with a pitchfork tail created by sculptor Frank Harvey, one …
Services Sunday for Richard J. Tumblin
Richard J. Tumblin, the son of Richard and Suzanne Tumblin, passed away in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Nov. 9, one day after his 59th birthday, following a valiant battle of …
Historic Gibbs Drive reflects early subdivision life
In nominating the Gibbs Drive Historic District for the National Register of Historic Places, which was granted on Nov. 8, 2000, Cathryn Irwin, then program director for Knox Heritage, observed, …
Smithwood steeple renovation honors building’s history
The Rev. Jeff Lane, pastor of Smithwood Baptist Church, says everyone asks him about it. The church’s steeple, a highly visible landmark at the corner of Tazewell Pike and Jacksboro …
Central High School Wall of Fame: Stuart Worden
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of features on the 2018 Central High School Wall of Fame inductees. Find the first article on Suzanne Matheny here, the second …