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, …
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 …
Working with kids is natural for Wayne & Carolyn Williams
Wayne and Carolyn Williams live just inside the iconic gates of the Island Home Park neighborhood with a lovely view of the Tennessee River and a sprawling backyard perfect for …
Justine Beaver: Out you go, ready or not
Justine Beaver was released into the wild Friday (10/23) at Ijams Nature Center. Justine was raised at the Mountain Tails Wildlife Rehab in Corryton. Marybeth Rood, who created Mountain Tails, …
SoKno, music keep smile on Borsari’s face
Vestal resident Regis Borsari’s roots run deep – in Washington, D.C.
“On my father’s side, I was sixth-generation Washingtonian,” says Borsari, whose ancestors settled in Georgetown before the Revolutionary War. Her …
SoKno author’s love of cats sparks imagination
South Knoxville has its paw prints all over “Vivie’s Secret,” even though the new novel’s roots lie on the other side of the Atlantic.
And now everyone in Knoxville and beyond …
Seymour VFD celebrates expansion of Station 2
The Seymour community is growing, and the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department is growing along with it.
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Ninth District County Commissioner Carson Dailey joined in the …