The city of Oak Ridge has named Dave Cross as its new electric director. Cross previously served with Plateau Electric Cooperative for 37 years before retiring in September. He was …
‘Boyds Creek’ book sales benefit Seymour Library
A trio of self-described amateur historians has written a local history that fills a vital gap in the story of Sevier County.
Colleen Shannon, Anna Garber and Steve Petty have penned …
Margaret Meehan Vance: ‘Irish Legend’ passes at 103
Margaret Meehan Vance, Knoxville Catholic High School’s oldest living graduate, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 103.
Margaret Vance was a 1937 graduate of Knoxville Catholic …
Tracey Halter finds role in theater at William Blount
Tracey Halter’s journey from being a Broadway understudy with Viola Davis to teaching theater at William Blount High School reminds us that life is full of surprises and the journey …
Union County Christmas
Come one, come all. Union County Courthouse, Saturday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m. Tree lighting, pictures with Santa, free cookies, coffee and hot chocolate, church choirs singing carols. Food trucks on …
Founders of OR Free Clinic recognized
I was honored to see a friend a mine, Teresa Brittain, recognized last week at the Illustrious Founder Patrons event in Oak Ridge. I didn’t attend the event but happen …
‘Sammie Jo’ Carver: Passionate and compassionate
It can’t help but get to them … or to anyone. “How can they do this job and not be affected by it?” is a natural question we all ask. …
Knoxville, Appalachian historian has died
Services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at 2 p.m. for Dr. Bruce Wheeler, retired history professor and director of the Honors Program at the University of Tennessee. He …