Expect a major battle in the state legislature this session to approve some sort of voucher plan that will take money from public schools and pay tuition to private schools. …
Grocer Franklin’s home set high standard in Harrill Hills
Andrew Hale Franklin (1892-1953) had worked at downtown Knoxville grocery stores as early as 1915, often listed as a driver; but, by 1924, the City Directory listed him as a …
Karns couple starts doughnut frenzy at Beaver’s Dough-Joe
There was no such thing as a “soft opening” for Beaver’s Dough-Joe in Karns. Ryan and Mellisa Wells opened the doughnut and coffee shop in the old Archer’s BBQ spot …
Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus raises its game while celebrating season
The Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus took a giant step forward in performance standards and production values with its “Make the Yuletide Gay” holiday concert at the Bijou Theatre Saturday night.
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Distinguished alum Howerton to speak at Pellissippi commencement
Pellissippi State Community College’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award winner J. Travis Howerton will speak at the college’s fall commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 14, at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Commencement begins at 7 p.m. …
Double Trouble reincarnated
Double Trouble is back again.
Long, long ago, Ernie Grunfeld and Bernard King were called “Double Trouble” on the cover of Sports Illustrated. The Ernie and Bernie Show was the best …
Chief Thomas focuses on job, not glass ceiling
The glass ceiling on the fourth floor of the Knoxville Police Department is no more. When Mayor Madeline Rogero appointed Eva Maria Thomas as the city’s new Chief of Police …
Making Outlet Drive great again
Right now, the Outlet Drive/Snyder Road area is a hodgepodge of service, entertainment and light industrial businesses. But now that 45,000 square feet (of 162,000 total) in the former outlet …