Terry Hill will be joining the Knox County Commission in September 2020, leaving her elective position on the Knox County Board of Education midway through her second term. The county …
Nursing student sews masks for strangers
Bridget Frazier is a lot of things: wife to a disabled veteran, mother to 6-year-old twins, a nursing student at Pellissippi State Community College and an emergency room technician at Parkwest Medical Center.
But …
Jeanie Fox: A family legacy of community service
“One day,” said Jeanie Fox of her husband, Steve. “Just one day a week.”
“You want him to work just one day a week?” asked the scribe.
“No, I want him to …
‘50 and Fabulous Club’ fills closet for children
The “50 and Fabulous Club” at Hillcrest Healthcare’s Island Home held a luncheon and provided items for children transitioning into foster care as part of the club’s monthly efforts to …
Yochem offers secrets to leadership success
Movie fan Carol Yochem enlivened a presentation on leadership with clips from three well-known films. The president of the Middle Tennessee division of First Horizon Bank spoke March 12 to …
Women’s History Month events at PSCC
Pellissippi State Community College is celebrating Women’s History Month throughout March with lectures, films and readings with a focus on “fierce” women. All are free and open to the public.
“Women’s …
Roger Byrd gets Claude C. Myers award
When the Fountain City Business and Professional Association awarded the 2019 Claude C. Myers Award for outstanding contributions to the community, the choice was clear. Even the ducks quacked out …
Beverly Park Place residents embrace teddy bear program for kids
Children who find themselves in the court system often feel afraid and lost. The residents at Beverly Park Place embraced the chance to help those children with hand-stitched teddy bears.
The …