The Knoxville Symphony League raised roughly $150,000 at “An Emerald Evening” March 17 at Cherokee Country Club. The event replaced the traditional December Symphony Ball. The Blue Streak was there. …
Trees Knoxville aids landmark Sequoyah Hills ash trees
Last fall, Sequoyah Hills Elementary School was picked as the spot for the city of Knoxville’s annual Arbor Day Celebration and tree planting. But while the students planted new tulip …
Pellissippi flowers are tribute to Compere
Drive Pellissippi Parkway to Hardin Valley Road and take a minute to enjoy the daffodils. They are the gift of one woman. Maria de la Luz Compere died in January …
Chef Dyani cooks with Holly
For one special day last spring, Chef Holly Hambright’s kitchen became Chef Dyani’s, as a 6-year-old East Tennessee girl who has leukemia became “chef for a day” at Holly’s Gourmets …
KUB to close part of Lakeshore Park Greenway
KUB will close a section of the Lakeshore Park Greenway from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, March 14-15, to facilitate safe conditions as work is performed …
Ham ‘N Goodys founder Cookie Shoemaker leaves a legacy of love
It was never all about the lemon cookies – or the sandwiches, although both became legendary. When Emily “Cookie” Shoemaker and her husband, Leroy, founded Ham ‘N Goodys in 1978, …
Artitude to benefit Cancer Support East Tennessee
In a cozy meeting room at Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, the creations of late textile artist Kim Nixon watch over the happenings there, as people meet to create together, …
Osakue joins CAK
Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) has added Andrew Osakue as part-time spiritual life director at the campus’ high school.
Osakue is a native of New Orleans, where he started his first …