THP to offer citizens academy

Tom KingFeature

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will hold a seven-week Knoxville Citizens Academy at its new East Tennessee Dist. 1 headquarters on Neil’s Commerce in East Knox County.
The dates are Tuesdays: …

Déjà vu Thursday: UConn returns to TBA  

Betty BeanFeature

Way back during the before times of women’s college basketball, the winner of the UConn/Tennessee regular season matchup became the odds-on favorite to win it all in March. It was …

The Year of the Rabbit 2023

Jay FitzFeature

The Asian Culture Center of TN board of directors and staff sent a New Year’s greeting to readers of Knox TN Today:
“Welcome, 2023! May the rabbit help you hop your …

County Offices Closed Friday, Monday

Sandra ClarkFeature

All Knox County Government offices – including the Knox County Health Department – will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Normal …

Branch out from the classic holiday fare

Mary Pom ClaiborneFeature

With one mention of “It’s a major award,” you’re likely to get back “fra-geee-lay.” Christmas Story has become the go-to movie classic along with Love Actually and It’s a Wonderful Life. Perennial favorites, all. There’s …

‘Just the facts’ is good advice

Cindy ArpFeature

I am relieved that the midterms are over. So many negative ads, truths, half-truths, out-and-out slander – where within all of this are the unvarnished issues and facts? It reminds …

With a little help from my friends

Cindy ArpFeature

The story goes that the people in Hell are seated at a banquet table full of delectable delights, but they are starving. Their arms don’t bend, and they can’t reach …