The history behind Inskip

Dr. Jim TumblinFeature, Fountain City

Inskip owes its name to the fortunate collaboration of two men: a Southern industrialist and railroad tycoon and a northern evangelist and religious campground organizer of renown.
The railroad tycoon was …

We like Tim!

Sandra ClarkFeature, Gossip and Lies

Tim Burchett gets my vote for Congress in the Republican Primary on Aug. 2. That’s based on his record, both as Knox County mayor and as a state legislator. Tim …

Difference of opinion

Marvin WestFeature, westwords

What we have here is a difference of opinion.
Recruiting evaluators, analysts and sportswriters, after countless hours of personal observation, film study and input from friends and neighbors, have determined that the state …

Meacham looks for ‘better angels’

Sandra ClarkFeature

Jon Meacham brought a message of hope as he sold some books in a conversation with Sen. Lamar Alexander at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. And while Alexander’s questions were …

Powell Middle gets new principal

Sandra ClarkFeature, Powell

Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Howard has been appointed principal of Powell Middle School, replacing Christine Oehler who retired.
Howard joined Knox County Schools in 2008 as assistant principal of Hardin Valley Academy. …

Jason Myers is new at Bearden High

Sandra ClarkFeature, West Knoxville

Jason Myers has been appointed principal of Bearden High School, replacing Dr. John Bartlett who was promoted to a supervisor for Knox County Schools. Myers joined Knox County Schools in …