Composer and University of Tennessee associate professor of music theory/composition Dr. Brendan Paul McConville was surprised to learn that no one had ever set to music the poetry of one …
Woody, Kopp get top Halls honors
Travis Woody and Delores Kopp were named Halls Man and Woman of the Year at the 2018 Halls Business and Professional Association banquet at Beaver Brook Country Club. The Halls …
Sarah Hensley: one-woman dog rescue squad
There are seven dogs chained in yards near Sarah Hensley’s house, exposed to whatever weather and insect pests the season brings. Two years ago Hensley lived in a different part …
Barrier to vouchers may crumble in new House
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.
Under …
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. …