How do the 350 individuals who sleep and take meals at Knox Area Rescue Ministries respond to a “safer at home” edict from state and local government? KARM is home …
Salute to Knoxville’s original ‘big box’
Sears! That old building was then so new and modern for its day.
We would take advantage of the free shuttle bus that loaded on Gay Street in front of Miller’s …
Hungry friends at the zoo
Zoo Knoxville is losing an average of $22,500 a day while it remains closed in response to the COVID-19 virus. Some 86 percent of the zoo’s operating funds come from …
‘Strong numbers’ in register’s office last week
The current situation in the U.S. has not stopped the flow of real estate and lending in Knox County. In fact, during the week of March 16-20, we recorded more …
Waters asks reprieve for Fort Kid
Beth Waters, chair of the Fort Kid Committee, has called on Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon to delay the scheduled April 6 closure and demolition of the downtown playground.
Waters led efforts …
Just in time, Fort Sanders opens new ER
March 2020 will be remembered for the COVID-19 threat that shuttered public meetings, canceled the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and knocked out the Dogwood Arts Festival. It will …
City plans to demolish and recreate Fort Kid
A community-built downtown landmark is slated for demolition by the city of Knoxville. Fort Kid, built by volunteers for Knoxville’s bicentennial and opened in 1991, will come under the wrecking …
Change Center cancels spring break activities
In the interest of public health and safety, the Change Center is cancelling all spring break activities.
“We have been closely monitoring the situation and are following the lead of city …