Carol Evans is a Knoxville treasure. She was on Joan Cronan’s team that raised funds and promoted women’s sports at UT. Susan Richardson Williams was the third amiga. They built …
Dr. Bob Collier: Birder, author, rockhound and surgeon
Dr. Bob Collier of Powell passed away Dec. 31, 2020, at the age of 81. Dr. Collier was smart and kind, with an appreciation of history and a visionary’s eye …
Winter wonderland in Fountain City
Knoxville is having its first white Christmas in a decade. The holiday lights twinkle a little brighter with a blanket of snow. Enjoy this carousel of photos taken by Beth …
Cedarcroft: Lucy Templeton’s muse shaped ‘A Country Calendar’
For more than 50 of her 57 years at the Knoxville News Sentinel, Lucy Curtis Templeton penned her column, “The Country Calendar.” The column was mostly about the birds and …
New home for Fountain City Jewelers
Fountain City Jewelers has a new home, but it’s just around the corner.
The longtime Fountain City landmark has relocated to 2802 Essary Dr. in the former bank building across from …
Zoo Lights, Peppermint Trail and more kick off holiday season
Lots of events are opening the day after Thanksgiving and running through all or part of the holiday season.
Zoo Lights Knoxville at Zoo Knoxville starts Nov. 27 through Jan. 3 …
Hensley Motor Service: Early Fountain City meeting place
Staley Hensley (1905-1950) along with his brother, Bearl, ran the Hensley Motor Service across from the Fountain City Bank (now First Horizon) on North Broadway. Few families have a longer …
Garrett Hanas: Helping local veterans
Garrett Hanas spent a large chunk of his long military career jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. There’s a good chance he’s the only person you’ll ever meet who’s twice …