The presents have been selected and wrapped, the students won’t return until January, and all is briefly quiet on the Thrive Knoxville front. But the joy and laughter from last …
Bradley Reeves: You ought to be in pictures
It’s a long way from Casablanca to Knoxville, but some personal home movies of film star Ingrid Bergman have landed right in the hands of local media archivist Bradley Reeves. …
Becky Chaffee: Practice makes perfect
When Becky Chaffee began art classes at the O’Connor Senior Center over a decade ago with her late mother, she didn’t imagine it would lead her to writing and illustrating …
Thanksgiving is a time to help our neighbors
The holiday season is now upon us, and several local churches and businesses are offering free Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Many area residents are extra cash-strapped this year …
Sgt. Jonathan Bennett: Marines helping children
The deadline is fast approaching for local families to register their children for the annual Toys for Tots campaign sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. Sgt. Jonathan Bennett with …
Nursing grads ace national exam
For the first time, 100% of the nursing graduates at Pellissippi State Community College passed the national licensing exam on their first attempt since PSCC started its nursing program in …
Garrett Hanas: Helping local veterans
Garrett Hanas spent a large chunk of his long military career jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. There’s a good chance he’s the only person you’ll ever meet who’s twice …
Leila Howell: Alumni volunteer extraordinaire
Leila Howell has won the 2020 Peggy Wilson Volunteer Alumni Award at Pellissippi State Community College, sponsored and announced this year by Discovery Inc. This honor highlights an outstanding graduate in recognition …