Tonight is the beginning of the end for the Ula Love Doughty Carousel Theatre, with the last opportunities to catch a performance at UT’s legendary “theatre in the round” before …
History scholars excel at state competition
Five Knox County students who placed first or second in their categories at this year’s Tennessee History Day contest will represent Tennessee at National History Day competition beginning June 12, …
School’s out, pools open
The city of Knoxville’s two outdoor public pools open for the season this Memorial Day weekend. Ed Cothren Pool (1737 Reynolds Street) and Inskip Pool (4204 Bruhin Road) will welcome …
The crossroads of Verdi and Stephen King
The Marble City Opera presents the staged premiere of “The Copper Queen” June 2-4 at 7:30 p.m.
Described as a cross between La Traviata and The Shining, Clint Borzoni and John …
Bearden student earns solo wings
According to aviation tradition, flight instructors commemorate a student’s first solo flight by cutting off their shirttail, indicating that they can fly without direction. In the early days of aviation, …
Adrian Jay joins Mount Vernon board; also a wedding, pirates and more
Sen. Becky Massey posted this wedding photo of her brother, former U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan, and Vicki Frye Dowling. “Beautiful weekend,” Massey wrote. “These two childhood friends are blessed to …
A community garden for Western Heights
If you are passionate about gardening, one of the more lively local interest Facebook groups is Knoxville Area Gardening Tips. The posts range from lovely pictures of flowers and vegetables …
Neighbors: Acting, painting, volunteering
West Knox
Laura Beth Wells is Patsy Cline on the Clarence Brown Theatre stage through May 15. The West Knox native graduated from UT and holds a master’s of fine arts …