Failing septic systems can be difficult hurdles for country folks, often costing thousands of dollars to repair. Likewise, local farmers may see the benefit of fencing livestock out of the …
A festival for all things apple
Washington Presbyterian Church’s Apple Festival on Saturday drew even out-of-state visitors. The annual fundraiser benefits church missions, this year Morgan-Scott Project, Wesley House, Wallace Mobile Medical and Local Presbyterian Aid.
The …
Volunteers boost House Mountain, second workday planned
About 20 volunteers hit the trails at House Mountain Park Oct. 17, for a workday to perform much-needed repairs on the park.
The Knox County park has been adopted by Mast …
People protect what they love: Jacques Cousteau
Carol Evans is the only person I know who can get 1,000 people in and out of a 90-minute lunch under a tent in the middle of a pasture down …
Rachel Lovingood coming to Clear Springs
Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton will host a special event with a special guest Thursday, Oct. 12. The program, titled “Salvaged with Rachel Lovingood,” will bring women together for …
Rah for the blue, gold of Holston
What does it say about alumni of a high school that shut down 26 years ago that they stumble through the lyrics to their alma mater but rev through their …
Tuckahoe Down Festival is Saturday
Friends of Seven Islands State Birding Park will host the first-ever TuckahoeDown Nature Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the park, 2809 Kelly Lane, Kodak. The …
House Mountain work day
Knox County Parks and Recreation, along with Mast General Store, are looking for volunteers to help repair trails and fences at House Mountain Park on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
The initiative is …