Inskip Elementary teacher Makayla Brooke Posey needs a little help for her students. She’s set up a fundraiser called “Wobble While You Work” to purchase wobble stools to help those …
Services Saturday for Bobby Leverett
Bobby James Leverett, a man whose nickname was “Not Robert,” passed away January 14, 2022. He was 67. He grew up in Knoxville, graduating from Fulton High School in 1973. …
McNally, Briggs respond to Renaissance closure
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally spoke with TennCare Director Stephen Smith on Thursday about the announced closure of Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living in Knoxville. State offices were closed because of weather, …
This is the week I admit I was wrong
Last summer I predicted that the Republican supermajority in the state House of Representatives would redistrict Gloria Johnson to Mars.
It really wasn’t that bold a prediction, considering the way they …
Senior housing may close
Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living has called a press conference for 11 a.m. today (01/06/22) and is expected to announce that it will close on April 15, 2022, and sell the …
Betty Reddick, I’m going to miss you something awful
How could I not love Betty Reddick?
The first time I wrote about her she was giving “some of these old Democrat men” hell. Here’s the quote I used in that …
Bridget Jones: Commitment to kids
While she certainly has a busy planner, this Bridget Jones doesn’t keep a diary. On this particular Tuesday afternoon, she had run home a bit early to load the dishwasher …
Knox County closing in on new trade school
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is one step closer to finalizing a major initiative – creating the Skilled Trades Academy and Regional Training Center (START), a training school designed to …