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 …
Litton’s Back Door: same great food for a quick lunch
Want Litton’s food without the wait? Just dash in the Back Door.
Kelly Litton has opened a lunch cafeteria line. Just grab a heavy-duty paper plate and choose from two meats …
Lakes and trees and other living things
What’s that green scummy stuff in Fountain City Lake? Are the algae back?
It’s parrot feather, said Eric Vreeland, chief information officer for the city. “The algae are under control. What …
Guild show features amazing art, gifts
The “Watcher” stands appropriately close to the front door of the Fountain City Art Center. He’s a big, cheerful rooster with a pitchfork tail created by sculptor Frank Harvey, one …
Services Sunday for Richard J. Tumblin
Richard J. Tumblin, the son of Richard and Suzanne Tumblin, passed away in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Nov. 9, one day after his 59th birthday, following a valiant battle of …
Historic Gibbs Drive reflects early subdivision life
In nominating the Gibbs Drive Historic District for the National Register of Historic Places, which was granted on Nov. 8, 2000, Cathryn Irwin, then program director for Knox Heritage, observed, …