A well-known South Knox and Sevier County businesswoman has been taken by COVID-19. Doris Jean McKee McMahan, 77, died Jan. 8. She was born on Dec. 5, 1943, in Maryville.
She …
A life devoted to family, business
SoKno hotel symbolizes dreams of past, future
One of South Knoxville’s most prominent landmarks is the vacant, forlorn-looking former Parkway Hotel. Nestled between Chapman Highway and Martin Mill Pike, across from Berry Funeral Home, it’s a white, …
Key stretch of Knox-Blount greenway is complete
Construction crews with Charles Blalock & Sons recently completed a key stretch along the Knox-Blount Greenway, a 45-mile mega-project designed to provide pedestrians and cyclists connectivity from Knoxville to the …
Janet Word: Helping seniors every day
In a year in which “work” has been redefined over and over again, being selected as an employee of the month required standing out from hundreds of others tackling unexpected …
Friends bring Smokies critters to life for young readers
The new book “Singing Creek” has a lot of firsts attached to it. It’s the Great Smoky Mountains Association’s first chapter book published for middle readers (ages 6-12) and the …
David Childress lived life of service
A stalwart South Knoxville resident has passed away. David Carrol Childress, 86, died on Dec. 6, 2020. His obituary says he loved his family, loved Jesus and lived out his …
Terry Caruthers: Local author pens new children’s book
A new children’s book set in Knoxville and written by a native Knoxvillian, “The Big Day,” honors Agnes Sadler, the first black woman to cast a vote in Knoxville, on …
Avery Burnham: South-Doyle student earns Legion Of Valor recognition
A South-Doyle High School senior was recognized last month with a prestigious award, in connection with his service in the school’s Army JROTC program.
Avery Burnham received the Legion of Valor …