The field of contenders for the position of First District City Council representative has narrowed from seven to four, and candidates are revving up their efforts to win over voters …
Making the case for BMX course
The mood seemed mostly positive after a meeting Thursday night in which the county tried to sell South Knoxvillians on bringing a BMX course to South-Doyle Middle School.
Money for the …
Dogwood librarian receives Teacher of the Year award
Heather Palmer, the librarian at Dogwood Elementary School, was named one of the 2017 Outstanding Teachers of the Year by Rotary Club of Knoxville.
Palmer received a $500 check and a …
Good vibes at Sustainable South
After being rained out on their original date, the organizers of Sustainable South scored with a beautiful day and engaged visitors last weekend.
A free community event fit for children and …
Hanging out at ‘lucky’ Gap Creek Market
Apparently, no one in the Gap Creek/Kimberlin Heights area has any complaints with Knox County government or the school board.
County Commissioner Carson Dailey and school board representative Amber Rountree, who …
Hit the hop to help Museum of Education
Those in the know, daddy-o, are hep to the Knox County Museum of Education. It’s a treasure trove of school memorabilia, especially from the good ol’ brain factories that have …
Great Schools Partnership celebrates success
The Great Schools Partnership has a lot to celebrate: its 12th anniversary, the fifth anniversary of the Community Schools Initiative and the addition this fall of another school, Maynard Elementary, …
Baker Creek Preserve
I’m excited to kick off this weekly column by featuring our newest and most fun place to get out and play – the Baker Creek Preserve. Working with a host …