North Knoxville
The residents of Windsor Gardens on Inskip Road were celebrated with a Mother’s Day tea on Sunday. There was plenty of tea and cookies to spare with great company. …
Our Town Neighbors: What’s happening?
Our Town Neighbors: What’s happening?
Gibbs/Corryton
Wrenhouse Bakery in Corryton is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, May 5, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. They are asking for donations on behalf of 7-month-old Kellen Napier, …
Gibbs’ DECA club earns national honors
A campaign to promote Career and Technical Education (CTE) helped students at Gibbs High School earn some national recognition in recent weeks.
The school’s DECA club — which prepares students for business-oriented careers …
Walker honored for contributions
The Rev. Jess Walker of Corryton has received a Certificate of Merit from U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who called him “one of the unsung heroes of our conservative movement.”
Walker was …
Joe Longmire: Keeper of local history
Official or not, if there’s a keeper of history for Gibbs and Corryton, it has to be Joe Longmire. When asked what might make a good story, his response is …
Girl Scouts embrace ‘girl-led’ experience
Girl Scouts understands that in a world of clubs for boys, girls should have a space of their own. Inspired by that same idea, Jennifer Roder, leader of Troop 20535 …
‘Conjunction junction, what’s your function’ …
Students from Gibbs Middle School are making final preparations for their spring musical. This photo was taken during an afternoon rehearsal last Wednesday. This year’s show is “School House Rock Live Jr.” and …
Sue Walker keeps Corryton library chugging along
If there’s a “Little Engine that Could” in the Knox County Public Library system, it would have to be the Corryton branch. Located in the heart of Corryton, it’s housed …