When Knoxvillians brag about their local championship teams, they usually speak of sports at the University of Tennessee. But one consistently winning team isn’t affiliated with UT, and it has …
What’s happening South, East, Downtown
South
Open Streets returned to Sevier Avenue Sunday, and folks from all over came to play. They brought friends, kids and dogs, and they rode bikes, strolled and danced. They bought …
WaterFest bubbles over with fun
Last week, Knox County Engineering & Public Works’ Stormwater team had a blast hosting the WaterFest field trip at Ijams Nature Center. Several Knox County schools attended and even a …
Norris’s retirement brings new principal to Bonny Kate
Kimberly Harris has been appointed principal of Bonny Kate Elementary School effective July 2022. Harris joined Knox County Schools in 2012 and taught at A.L. Lotts and Hardin Valley Elementary. …
Vestival fun conquers rainy day
Rain played peekaboo at Vestival on Saturday, but that didn’t stop 900 people from enjoying themselves at the (nearly) annual celebration on the Candoro Marble grounds in South Knoxville’s Vestal …
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South Knoxville
Ijams Nature Center debuted a new feature Monday with the grand opening of the Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve. According to Ijams, the playscape is “designed for …
Betsy Pickle: Embedded
I have very little experience in writing about politics. My journalism career has leaned toward feature stories and entertainment criticism. I’m actually passionate about our government and how I think …
What’s happening South, Downtown, East
South Knoxville
Vestival returns this year on its traditional Mother’s Day-weekend Saturday, and organizers are hoping for pre-pandemic-size crowds. The Candoro Marble property is the location for all kinds of fun …