The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Knoxville a $950,000 grant for creating a pedestrian and bike path on Chapman Highway, according to a city press release. …
AT thru-hiking discussion set at Alliance
Who’s up for hiking the Appalachian Trail?
If you’re interesting in taking a crack at the AT, you might want to check this out. Five local thru-hikers will share their experiences …
‘Dr. Nick’* prescribes taking charge of your health
Cancer drugs are a growth industry
A Jan. 24 Wall Street Journal article reported that Pfizer Inc. was trying to enlarge its share of the growing $138 billion cancer-drug business. That’s …
Save the crape myrtles! Arrest the weeds!
Knox County Master Gardeners say it’s time to get started in the garden. Brrrr!
Two sessions of two different gardening classes are scheduled in February at four sites.
Master Gardeners Vickie Smith …
New sidewalk for linear park at Powell Middle School
Knox County will rebuild the greenway/sidewalk in front of Powell Middle School, the committee working on a linear park there has learned. The new construction will be asphalt, 10-feet wide, …
Fishing show, disc-golf clinic among weekend events
The weekend is finally here, and that can mean only one thing – well, it can mean lots of things, but it’s time for the East Tennessee Fishing Show & Expo …
Marnie Oursler to appear at House & Garden Show
Spring always feels closer once the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show opens its doors. The 2019 edition runs Friday-Sunday, Feb. 1-3, at the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St.
The …
Sometimes playtime can be serious
Outdoor fun needs a helping hand at times, from both experts and lay volunteers. The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont has two special weekend courses coming up Jan. 25-27: Wilderness …