William Louis Welcker: Mayor of Old North Knoxville (1849 -1922)
The economic surge that occurred in Knoxville after the Civil War brought about a rapid expansion to the north and west …
Welcker family has deep roots in Fountain City
Burchett talks future for Rule High, Sears buildings
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s second term will be up in 13 months, but he’s still making the rounds of local civic organizations to report on all things Knox County. …
Spreading kindness, one rock at a time
Drop by the FtnCityKnoxRocks Facebook group and you’ll see the messages, folks finding a fun or inspirational surprise in an unexpected place.
“I needed this so much today.”
“My kids were so …
Pratt’s Country Market: Fountain City’s Oldest Business (Est. 1922)
What is Fountain City’s oldest business that is still in existence?
Until a couple of years ago, Babelay and Stormer’s “Fountain City Florist and Greenhouse” (Est. 1939) seemed a possible choice. …
Fountain City, Inskip get new principals
Ina Langston has been appointed principal of Fountain City Elementary School effective July 2017. She replaces Tina Holt, who was transferred as principal at Rocky Hill Elementary.
Langston joined Knox County …
Tastes of summer grace Blueberry Festival
Summer is heating up, and that means farmers are bringing those iconic summer tastes to your local farmers market. And June 29, New Harvest Park Farmers Market celebrated one of …
Alvah Bible, Team Rainmaker make it home
They call themselves Team Rainmaker, ’cause it always rains when they go hiking.
And, boy, did it ever rain on them this year.
Pull up a chair, and listen to this tale.
Thirty-five …
Big family means big experience for new Fountain City lawyer
Family practice attorney Dawn Elaine Bowie moved her practice to Fountain City this month, and she brings with her a family experience that extends well beyond law school.
You see, if …