In a blink, September has arrived, and the end of a challenging 2020 looms ahead. It also means Halloween is just around the corner, which weighs heavily on Jeff Johnson, …
KPD’s Kenno Carlos: An unforgettable officer
Today we meet Kenno Carlos. Once you meet him, you’ll never forget him. Many come across him when they walk into the building at 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., the …
Two talents unite in By the Tracks Catering
The moment you sit down with Jeff Carter and Nancy Kendrick, it is obvious that this culinary duo is a hand-in-glove partnership.
By the Tracks Catering, the name of the enterprise …
Little Oaks Academy copes with COVID-19
One phoenix has risen from the ashes of what used to be Tennova/St. Mary’s Hospital. What was known in its later years as Tennova Childcare on Oak Hill Drive started …
Nettie Cate Hoskins: Say her name
Her name was Nettie Cate Hoskins. But good luck finding anything about her online or in an archive other than a grave or a listing in a genealogy file. Unless, …
Services set for pastor Derrickson Sr.
Services will be held Tuesday and Wednesday for Dr. Donald Lee Derrickson Sr., 91, who passed away Aug. 19 in Knoxville. He was the pastor of Greater First Church Of …
Parade Saturday to celebrate suffrage
There are two ways to celebrate suffrage in Knoxville on Saturday, Aug. 22, say Janice Spoone and Linda Haney.
“Join us for a parade with suffrage-decorated cars. Each person will drive …
Darris Upton: Profile of a listening leader
Darris Upton is not a self-promoter. In fact, he probably would dispute being designated in “Our Town Leaders.” But in his low-key way, Upton is making an impact for good …