Stanley’s Greenhouse in South Knoxville is loved and respected for its sales of plants and sharing of knowledge about them. Charles M. and Mary Kathryn Stanley built the first greenhouse …
Experience a little (chilly) night hike
Explore Ijams Nature Center in a new light, or perhaps no light with a night hike starting at 5:30 p.m. today (01/07). Ijams Night Hikes include night games and activities …
Savannah Ray: Building relationships at KPD
It’s Christmas Week, a great time to introduce you to a young, new officer for the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) – Savannah Ray. A few weeks ago Santa arrived early …
Bridget Jones: Commitment to kids
While she certainly has a busy planner, this Bridget Jones doesn’t keep a diary. On this particular Tuesday afternoon, she had run home a bit early to load the dishwasher …
A holiday stroll through history
This time of year, people tend to think about things shiny and new, like colorful wrapping paper and the latest electronics. All eyes turn toward the bright, festive lights of …
Looking for the next stage of grief
My mother and I were “roommates” for 11 years. She called me on Nov. 1, 2010, and said, “It’s cold in my house. Can I come stay with you?”
I said, …
Honor thy mother: Good advice for a family
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 …