The Church at Sterchi Hills has put its money where its faith is. The church recently took on a $4.5 million loan to build an addition to its Dry Gap …
Justin Faulkner is KCR’s ‘next generation’
Every emergency service organization in Knoxville and Knox County will tell you their biggest challenge is recruiting young people into the profession. So, when young Justin Faulkner walked into the …
The Jackson-Grimm House (1885)
Richard Cardwell Jackson (1809-1892) was born in Knoxville on Sept. 27, 1809, one of the sons of Capt. Joseph Jackson. He married Miss Julia Brazleton, a daughter of Gen. and …
‘One of the greatest Bobcats,’ dead at 91
Whether he was moving dirt to expand the North Side Y or hammering walls for another Habitat for Humanity house, Bob Temple was almost always working, working hard, and working …
Jeanie Fox: A family legacy of community service
“One day,” said Jeanie Fox of her husband, Steve. “Just one day a week.”
“You want him to work just one day a week?” asked the scribe.
“No, I want him to …
The John Smith House
John Smith (1795-1883) built an imposing handmade brick house on the Tazewell and Jacksboro Turnpike in 1839 in the distinctive Flemish Bond pattern. Simple but elegant woodwork highlighted the fireplaces …
Three disasters in 10 years for KFD’s Jordan Adcox
He’s packed a lot into his first 10 years with the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD). Master Firefighter Jordan Adcox, a fit 31-year-old Fountain City boy, has worked on three major …
Savage Garden to open for Dogwood event
Dogwood Arts is saying a final goodbye to winter with a Featured Garden event on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, when Savage Garden in Fountain City is open to the …