Legacy Parks Foundation has launched a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to establish a new Veterans Memorial Park along the French Broad River. Our October 2020 story with maps is here.
The …
Veterans Memorial Park gets boost
Wayne Keener: Be true to your school
At one time the halls echoed with the sounds of teenage laughter and the banging of locker doors between classes. The building is a remnant from a time when there …
Legacy Parks donates adaptive wheelchair
Legacy Parks announced the donation of an adaptive wheelchair to Dogwood Elementary School located in south Knox County.
Legacy Parks purchased the GRIT Freedom Chair Jr. – a child size adaptive …
Services today for South Knox native
Lt. Col. Bobby L. Coleman, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.), of South Knoxville, passed away Feb. 21, 2021, at age 83. Mr. Coleman served 25 years in the Marine Corps, …
Services Tuesday for John H. Coleman
John H. Coleman’s name is on a fleet of service vehicles and a building on Jackson Avenue. But how many of today’s readers remember the man? Mr. Coleman passed away …
Ijams needs site captains, sponsors for River Rescue
Ijams Nature Center is looking for volunteer site captains for its 32nd annual Ijams River Rescue, presented by TVA, on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ijams River …
Open houses ahead for Ijams
Ijams Nature Center will host in-person and virtual open houses for families interested in learning more about the full-time Ijams Nature Preschool and the new part-time Ijams Nature Play Club.
In-person …
Hastie’s legacy is one of inspiration
Knoxville has produced a number of notable figures throughout its 200-year-plus history. South Knoxville has had its share. But one of its most outstanding native sons is probably known the …