The city of Knoxville Office of Neighborhood Empowerment wants to hear about Knoxville residents who have found creative ways to support and connect their neighbors during a year distinguished by …
Francis Graffeo: playing a new tune
Among the many things the COVID-19 pandemic has proven is that human beings were made for innovation. The past 10 months have seen one postponement after another along with the …
Jacquelynne Prince: Hope on the horizon
For Jacquelynne Prince, the prospect of catching COVID-19 was never a question of if but of when. Prince, an Adult Nurse Practitioner (APRN), retired from University Gastroenterology on Oct. 15. …
Janet Word: Helping seniors every day
In a year in which “work” has been redefined over and over again, being selected as an employee of the month required standing out from hundreds of others tackling unexpected …
Tonique Renee: Caring for wild creatures
Somewhere in Sevier County is a haven for injured and orphaned wildlife. These creatures are cared for by Tonique Renee at Smoky Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation. Renee is somewhat cagey about …
Gifts for kids top $11K
In a year when masks seem to outnumber wings, Y-12’s angels used some creativity to ensure local children have a wonderful Christmas. The Tennessee branch of the T2 Employee Club …
Paula Blazier Welborn: Creating urban sanctuary
North Hills has a newly designated tree sanctuary thanks to Paula Blazier Welborn. The private sanctuary in her yard is a nice addition to the neighborhood’s arboretum that was designated …
Thrive Knoxville: the kids are all right
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 …