Neely to play Knoxville trivia

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Jack Neely, executive director of the Knoxville History Project, will join Thomas Anderson to talk Knoxville Christmas trivia. The free program will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. today …

Buchanan catches covid

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Dr. Martha Buchanan, Knox County’s health department director and public health officer, has tested positive for COVID-19. A press release said her symptoms are mild and she is recovering at …

Black wins tourism award

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Joe Black, director of market research at Visit Knoxville, has received the DK Shifflet Award for Research Excellence by the Travel and Tourism Research Association. With 20 years of experience …

Dockter to head history society

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

A. Warren Dockter, Ph.D., who grew up in Grainger County, has been named president and CEO of the East Tennessee Historical Society, replacing longtime executive director Cherel Bolin Henderson who …

Cox is tech chief for KCS

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Freddie Cox has been appointed chief technology officer for Knox County Schools effective January 2021. He joined KCS in 2008 as a school technology specialist. Cox was named KCS systems …

Christmas is coming

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Christmas in the City events will be modified this year because of COVID-19. Get details here.
Guide to Knoxville Christmas here.
Halls Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, stepping off from …

Weigel’s donation supports two service dogs

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Bill Weigel presented a check for $45,404 to Smoky Mountain Service Dogs in a November ceremony. The contributions from Weigel’s customers were enough to raise and train two service dogs. …

Kilburn joins NAI Koella RM Moore

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Mary Ellen Kilburn has joined NAI Koella | RM Moore as senior advisor. Kilburn will specialize in retail, hospitality and entertainment projects in the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg communities …