Cliff White founded and managed the Fountain City Hardware in the 5300 block of Broadway across from “The Station.” He sold the store to John T. Roos in 1949. Cliff …
The Sugarbaker’s man touched many hearts
Virtually everyone in Fountain City and North Knox County has been to Sugarbaker’s Supplies. Serious cooks visit often, but we all showed up before holidays. Larry Clark (no relation) served …
Trudell grows mission at Montvale
Kate Trudell is always on a mission. The former executive director of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking is now the CEO of the Harmony Family Center, an interesting arc …
Principals, coaches talk about racial justice
Taking over a football program is always a challenge, but two head coaches who stepped into the spotlight this year are managing more than just X’s and O’s.
Austin-East defensive coordinator …
Lillian McMillan Stuart goes onstage as Dorothy South
Lillian McMillan was born in the Beverly section of Fountain City on June 20, 1884, the daughter of Thomas T. (1857-1925) and Mamie Heavener McMillan (1861-1923). Thomas was a wholesale …
Jim Tumblin is honoree at virtual luncheon
Dr. J.C. “Jim” Tumblin, featured history columnist for KnoxTNToday.com, is the honoree Thursday (6/18) for the Knoxville History Project’s annual fundraising luncheon. The event, already postponed from April because of …
Caleb Gaston was popular Bobcat athlete
Caleb Gaston was a legend at Central High School. Rumor has it the News Sentinel had to buy an extra tub of ink to print Gaston’s exploits on the football …
Live in the moment
Coach Bryson Rosser brought this week’s motivational moment sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rosser was head coach at Central High School, winning back-to-back state championships in 2018 and …