Happiness is getting the last two gifts wrapped and the bicycle assembled with time left to light candles and sing Christmas carols.
Here is an add-on: Say a prayer for Henry …
Assistant chief eyes circumstances, saves a life
Robert Roche was the first firefighter to arrive. He also was one of the first firefighters to enter the burning apartment building. And because he did, a woman who depends …
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra lights up stage with ‘Swingin’ Christmas’
There were a lot of stars in Thursday’s Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s “Swingin’ Christmas” concert who lit up the night at the Tennessee Theatre, especially the terrific guest pianist, Cyrus Chestnut, …
Vivian Underwood Shipe: voice of the voiceless
Today is winter solstice – the shortest day of the year. Tonight, Vivian Shipe will attend a memorial service dedicated to the memory of the 33 homeless people who died …
Throw away December calendar
When is Christmas?
The calendar, and Santa, say Christmas Day is Dec. 25. I find sometimes that is simply not true.
Growing up rooted in a small town where my maternal grandparents, …
A fun & musical day around the Red Kettle
Our Saturdays of partnering with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle bell ringing are always special. Last Saturday was no different. Ten Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Farragut did more …
Check it out: Lawson McGhee undergoing renovations
Lawson McGhee Library will remain open throughout a $200,000 renovation expected to last several months. The goal of the project is to create an appealing, user-friendly space that meets the …
Artist Kathy Odom paints life into buildings, sites of the past
There is an interesting exhibit of new work by Knoxville painter Kathy Odom at The District Gallery in Bearden.
Odom paints en plein air, which means that she paints outdoors, looking …