Connections matter! Rotary International’s 2020 theme is “Rotary Connects the World.”
This is a story about Rotary connections. About a 16-year-old Austin East High School sophomore in Brazil — 4,622 miles …
Rotary connections solve car problem
First Horizon is ‘best biz’
First Horizon was named Business of the Year by the North Knoxville Business and Professional Association. Accepting the award are Carla Mounger, a business banker and past president of NKBPA, …
Perk City brews coffee, conversation and community
Sherene Jacobs, owner of Perk City, East Knoxville’s first (at least newest) coffee shop, is not easily deterred, and she’s crazy about her chosen part of town. Here’s a sample …
‘Job Well Done’ for Rogero
Cynthia Moxley brings her camera to the best parties in town. This time she was at the home of LeRoy and Nikitia Thompson for their “Job Well Done” party in …
Knoxvillian of the Year: Yassin Terou
His license tag says “Falafel,” and some think that’s his last name. Others think it’s “Syrian,” for the country of his birth. But to most, he is simply Yassin.
In early …
Urban League looks back but plans for the future
The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) “Empowers Communities and Changes Lives.” That’s our mission, and as we reflect on 2019 we ask ourselves how we can move forward. Well, we …
Lee, Jacobs show leadership on refugee resettlement
Underscore this date: December 18, 2019. It could be a watershed moment for Tennessee Republicans.
In Washington, House Republicans voted as a unit against articles of impeachment for Donald J. Trump. …
Christmas at Blount Mansion
It’s a little history, a cascade of decorations, and a dollop of holiday cheer at the annual Christmas fundraiser at Blount Mansion in downtown Knoxville. During this evening, guests get …