Years before North Central became a thing, the Steamboat was selling sandwiches on homemade bread, fresh-squeezed lemonade, house-made cookies and brownies and a welcoming atmosphere. Fancy lawyers, guys with their …
The name game, part 2
So many emails as well as Facebook responses to last week’s Cheryl vs. Sherri Kitchen Table Talk! Evidently, I could have masqueraded as Cheryl Howell even among my relatives with …
Buzz Thomas resigns from Great Schools Partnership
Buzz Thomas has resigned as president of the Great Schools Partnership, citing unhappiness with the current school board, according to an email from Kristy Altman of Connect Knoxville.
Thomas served as …
Safety rules for outdoor fires
Spring is upon us! It’s time to clean up around the house and property, right?
Right! Rural Metro Fire wants you to do it properly and safely.
Knox County has adopted rules …
Alone in her grief
Written by Knoxville resident Bill Young who looks back on 11 eventful days 50 years ago: March 30 – April 9, 1968
March 30: the New York Times reported the Rev. …
Greenway extended: Fulton High to Edgewood Park
City of Knoxville press release
City of Knoxville officials and community stakeholders cut the ribbon Monday for a new 0.6-mile segment of First Creek Greenway, connecting Fulton High School at Woodland …
‘The Last Movie Star’ lets Burt Reynolds down
There was a lot of excitement at the Tennessee Theatre Thursday night for the Knoxville premiere of “The Last Movie Star.” The movie’s star, Burt Reynolds, 82, was on-hand and …
Lane Kiffin won’t go away
Twice I promised myself that I wouldn’t do this.
Lane Kiffin has had more than his fair share of westwords, good and bad, but he simply won’t go away. His name …