Larsen Jay campaigns in Powell

Sandra ClarkFeature, Powell

Justin Bailey hosted his first (but probably not his last) political event at the Bailey Barn in Powell. The honoree? Larsen Jay, candidate for Knox County Commission at-large, Seat 10. …

Pianist Fei-Fei Dong spices up KSO concert

Harold DuckettFeature, Our Town Arts

If it hadn’t been for pianist Fei-Fei Dong’s exuberant encore of contemporary Russian pianist Arcadi Volodos’ rambunctious arrangement of Mozart’s “Turkish Rhondo,” last night’s Knoxville Symphony Masterworks Concert at the …

Get Out & Play: Birding

Carol EvansFeature

Did you know that birdwatching is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the country, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? About 50 million Americans plan an outing …

The ‘Libby’ lessons

Sherri Gardner HowellFarragut, Feature

Libby has been on my mind a lot this week. Those of you who are long-time readers of my columns will recognize the name. Libby is “my stolen daughter,” a …