Dawson Kitts has joined the staff of Powell Church as director of youth ministries. He recently graduated from Tennessee Tech and has been involved in youth ministries at several churches …
Jacobs talks roads, parks and federal aid
It’s easy to cover Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs because he speaks clearly and in sound bites. There’s none of the aw-shucks banter of Tim Burchett or the shyster smoothness …
Sandra Garcia is First Horizon manager in Powell
First Horizon has named Sandra Garcia as Powell banking center manager. She replaces veteran banker Teresa Long who was promoted to vice president and banking center manager at First Horizon’s …
Being a Vol means everything – unless it doesn’t
Playing football at Tennessee is a big deal. So it has been since the early days of Robert R. Neyland.
“Vol for life” is real. People never forget. What happened with …
Hancock heads KCEA
Paula Hancock is the new president of the Knox County Education Association. Outgoing president Tanya Coats introduced her to the school board at Wednesday’s workshop. Hancock is a math teacher …
Last train to Heiskell
The drive out Heiskell Road from Emory Road to Raccoon Valley Road is just a tick over four miles. But once you’re past the bustle of Emory and the subdivisions …
Dr. M.W. Rhyne: A Heiskell farmer at heart
Dr. Miles Wilson “M.W.” Rhyne Jr. has a foot in the past and an eye toward the future. He’s a Heiskell guy, for sure, and his office is uniquely decorated …
Long and Wheeler: Old friends, new paths
The most valuable book on my shelf is a small paperback, “Dynamics of Isshinryu Karate” by Harold Long and Allen Wheeler. Amazon has the book for $75. It sold for …