My mother, who launched a career as a church organist long before she began her family, started planning her funeral seven years ago. She was approaching 90, and she wanted …
Van Pelt gets top job at Mooreland Heights
Dr. Josh Van Pelt has been appointed principal of Mooreland Heights Elementary School effective November 2021. He has served as interim principal since the death of Brandi Wilson Self on …
Thankful. Every. Day.
I haven’t been seeing much of the gratitude challenge that usually pops up on social media every November. Perhaps my friends and acquaintances are getting jaded, or maybe they’re so …
Spark plans toy giveaway
Santa Claus is coming to Toy Tech!
The local nonprofit Spark is happy to announce the return of its annual Toy Tech event. It will once again provide adapted toys for …
Principal Self leaves many with broken hearts
The death of Mooreland Heights Elementary School principal Brandi Wilson Self on Sunday, Nov. 7, came as a shock to the school’s students and families as well as the Colonial …
South Woodlawn loves its history, wildlife
The South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association was formed in 2007, but the South Woodlawn area has been around much, much longer.
Bordered by East Moody Avenue on the north, James White Parkway …
AMBC Fall Festival returns this weekend
Nothing virtual about it this year, the Appalachian Mountain Biking Club’s 12th annual Fall Festival is back live and in person this Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Baker Creek Preserve. …
Knox Pride outreach center to offer testing, training
Positively Living & Choice Health Network has partnered with Knox Pride to provide services and training at the newly opened Community Outreach Center in South Knoxville.
Starting in November, “Choice Health …