The iconic Airplane Filling Station on Clinton Highway got a historic marker today. The celebratory unveiling was attended by politicians and many of the folks who came together to save …
Heiskell safety upgrades complete
State Rep. Bill Dunn was back in Heiskell on Tuesday, and Dan Arp was all smiles as he showed Dunn the safety upgrades installed by the state department of transportation …
Powell Middle gets new principal
Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Howard has been appointed principal of Powell Middle School, replacing Christine Oehler who retired.
Howard joined Knox County Schools in 2008 as assistant principal of Hardin Valley Academy. …
Powell celebrates Independence Day
Welcome to hometown USA. Powell celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade down Emory Road (middle school to high school) and a picnic in the park.
It was hot for …
Parade, picnic bring July 4 excitement to Powell
Powell’s Fourth of July Parade will step off from Powell Middle School at 11 a.m. this year – a change of time and starting point. The Powell Lions Club sponsors …
Powell Presbyterian welcomes refugee family
The Rev. Katina Sharp called it one of the most emotional experiences of her life.
Last Friday, a family of refugees got off a plane at McGhee Tyson Airport. The mother …
Powell Playhouse roars back with ‘Grow Up Grandad’
Four performances of “Grow Up Grandad” are set for this week at the Powell Playhouse. Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 28-30, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June …
Jim Courtney dies in accident
Jim Courtney, one of the most dynamic football players in the history of Powell High School, died on June 15 in a tractor accident on his property off Meredith Road between …