Alongside rising temperatures, the real estate market continues to climb as we draw near to summer. Last week exceeded the prior weeks’ numbers all the way around. We recorded 550 …
Surprise party marks Lauren’s last day
Seven years ago in October, Lauren Hopson made a speech.
Little did she know that the video of the remarks she presented at the October 2013 school board meeting would not …
Building community: The stuff that matters
There are many reasons for printing a newspaper every week for 40 years … or posting data to the digital KnoxTNToday.com every evening.
It’s fun to watch and opine on local …
New owners for Amber Restaurant
A Halls institution has changed hands.
Amber Restaurant is now owned by T.J. Eubanks and Thomas DeBarros. Eubanks, who holds a doctorate in education, teaches at Norwood Elementary School. DeBarros works …
Ray Varner Ford sees sales surge
Sales are up at Ray Varner Ford, and that’s good news because the 30 days from mid-March to mid-April were the slowest Ray Varner has seen in 34 years in …
Sterchi Hills church builds to accommodate growth
The Church at Sterchi Hills has put its money where its faith is. The church recently took on a $4.5 million loan to build an addition to its Dry Gap …
Elizabeth Rowland is candidate for state House
State Rep. Bill Dunn will be replaced in District 16 by a woman. Dunn has represented the North Knox district since 1994 and opted not to seek reelection.
Republican candidates in …
Services today for Jerry Varner
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today (4/23) for Jerry Varner, 80, a lifelong resident of Halls whose family is well-known in Knox and surrounding counties.
Mr. Varner …