The daughter of an itinerant farmer, 98-year-old author Louise Nelson moved to three states in her first 13 years. When she married a man in the service, she followed him …
Grainger native Sam Tate left legacy of integrity
The unique section of Fountain City known as Tatewood is to the left of Broadway just as one begins the ascent of Black Oak Ridge toward the Halls Crossroads community …
For Charlotte Davis, St. Mary’s ties run deep
Charlotte Davis isn’t normally an angry person, but she’s still simmering about the demise of St. Mary’s Hospital.
“It didn’t have to happen,” she said. “And it makes me so cotton-picking …
From sunshine to darkest night: homeless woman’s sad saga
It’s hard to remember, from this late-December vantage point, that we recently lived through one of the hottest autumns ever. Ninety-degree afternoons were common halfway into October, but the heat …
Services today for Helen Temple
Family and friends of Helen Boring Temple will gather at her home church, Fountain City United Methodist, at 6 p.m. today (12/26) for funeral services. Mrs. Temple died Dec. 21 …
Candlelight service
Harpist Kelly Shipe set the tone for the Christmas Candlelight Service held Dec. 13 at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel. The Fountain City mortuary invited families who have lost a loved …
Fugate gets Claude C. Myers award
John Fugate, retired executive with Commercial Bank in Fountain City, received the top award from the Fountain City Business and Professional Association Wednesday at the group’s Christmas party, hosted this …
Grocer Franklin’s home set high standard in Harrill Hills
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 …