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 …
Summer concerts to light up Fountain City Park
Something new is coming to Fountain City Park this summer. The Fountain City Lions Club will debut the Concerts in the Park series, four concerts set for the second Friday …
Greenway connections are Hester’s goal
When Tim Hester came on board last year as city of Knoxville’s Parks and Greenways coordinator, he was presented with a plan, a 20-year “road map” of 13 projects to …
Making music at Flying Anvil
Expect some smooth music when Flying Anvil Theatre presents “Carrying a Torch,” a twisted look at bad love, heartbreak and revenge. The show runs April 20 to May 13.
Wendel Werner …
Citizens rally to support magnet schools, GRAD
Knoxville City Council member Marshall Stair has vigorously supported funding for urban schools during the current budget discussion. He attended Monday’s school board workshop, posting on social media:
“One of the …
Rotary makes big difference
The Rotary Club of Farragut and the Rotary International theme for this Rotary year – “Making a Difference!” – is a perfect match. And we are making a big difference! …
Lamar seeks $$ for national parks
Last week, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander toured Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park with Chief Ranger Todd Roeder. In his newsletter, Alexander said the men talked about the park’s $23 …
Magnet schools, Project GRAD cut to balance budget
Knox County Schools faces a $3 million shortfall with projected new revenue of $12.1 million and projected new expenses of $15.1 million for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
The …