William A. “Boaty” Boatman’s first nickname was “Chugg.” That’s what the kids in his Lonsdale neighborhood called him, because he ran with a peculiar gait – he was born with …
Lodge adopts Tarleton Park
The Charles H. McKinney Masonic Lodge No. 433 is the latest organization to participate in the Knox County Parks & Rec Department’s Adopt-A-Park program. Lodge members will perform volunteer work …
KCS gets new principals
Superintendent Bob Thomas has named new principals for Whittle Springs and Northwest middle schools and Mount Olive Elementary School.
Daniel Champion to Whittle Springs. Champion joined Knox County Schools in 2003 …
Safe summer fun at Ijams
Ijams Nature Center is opening new programs including rock scrambling, creek walks, bird watching for beginners, introduction to bouldering and art for all ages.
We may not be able to gather …
Captain Hugh Laxton is rescue specialist
Today we meet a man in our town, a 54-year-old who would be the last guy to claim to be a hero. He just does his job day in and …
I.C. King: The man behind the park
It’s common for parks to be named after prominent citizens – living or dead. That’s certainly the case in South Knoxville and South Knox County, where everyone from Gary Underwood …
Biking the Mayor’s Hot Tub Trail
There’s a new trail in Knoxville.
It’s the Mayor’s Hot Tub Trail and it’s in the backyard of Keith Crouch. This is his story.
Keith is a South Knoxville resident, attracted to …
SoKno’s the perfect staycation destination
With Memorial Day in the rearview, this is traditionally the time Americans start diving into summer vacations. But 2020 isn’t your traditional year.
Coronavirus cases are still on the rise in …