Back in the early- to mid-1970s, trying to get into journalism school at the University of Tennessee was a daunting task. In the wake of the Watergate scandal and subsequent …
Our Town Neighbors: What’s happening?
The “Run for The Wall” returns to East Tennessee May 25. After a 2-year hiatus, an estimated 250 veterans on motorcycles – members of the Run for the Wall brigade …
Honor Fountain City Day still on hold
Another Memorial Day weekend will come and go, and with it another without Honor Fountain City Day. In January, Fountain City Town Hall decided not to hold the event for …
Friday bird watch
This is why people build or buy the houses, chase away invasive house sparrows and take out loans to cover the cost of feeder suet and mealworms – the sight …
Saturday service for Jean Cobble
Fountain City friends will remember Jean Cobble at services Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in South Knoxville. The Rev. Ronald Mouser will preside.
Mrs. Cobble and her husband, …
Fountain City Art Guild ready for spring show
The Fountain Art Center presents the Fountain City Art Guild Spring Show, opening this Friday, May 13, and running through June 22.
The opening reception will be Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. …
Beloved Fountain City bakery to close soon
In a public Facebook post, longtime Fountain City stalwart Rita’s Bakery announced it will close its doors for good at the end of May.
“Thank you for trusting us with your …
Bobcat band seniors sign with Pride of the Southland
Three Central High Bobcat Band seniors had a signing day of their own on Tuesday, May 10, at the school’s library. Charley Rose Bible, Nicholas Fontanarosa and Jake Ensor all …