The meek shall inherit the earth … but the best odds lie with the opportunistic meek.
Listening to a 21-minute youtube video last week, I enjoyed Jay Abraham and B. Eric …
The opportunistic meek
Legislative races set for summer primaries
State and federal races are set for the Aug. 6 primary and Nov. 3 general elections. The qualifying deadline was noon Thursday, April 2. (Candidates can withdraw before noon Thursday, …
Just skype it, y’all
Knox County Commission will meet electronically at 5 p.m. Monday, March 30, as commissioners huddle at home and try to use Zoom. This should be fun. The Knoxville City Council …
Just in time, Fort Sanders opens new ER
March 2020 will be remembered for the COVID-19 threat that shuttered public meetings, canceled the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and knocked out the Dogwood Arts Festival. It will …
Hagerman wraps up city career, sets bike adventure
Jim Hagerman is retiring as the city’s engineering director, but he already knows what’s next.
“I’ve been staring at the maps,” says Hagerman. He plans a cross-country bicycle trip.
“It’s official. My …
Tommy Smith joins Knoxville City Council
Tommy Smith, vice president of marketing strategy for Ackermann PR, was elected to Knoxville City Council Feb. 20. He was selected on the fourth ballot by eight council members to …
Draining the swamp (one mosquito at a time)
Knox County Sheriff’s Office spends almost $2 million annually to pay 15 individuals who earn over $100,000 per year. Five are running the show and 10 are helping out here …
Marshall vs. Whitehead; Buuck vs. Quist Shanks on March 3 ballot
As promised, today we will report on candidates for property assessor and law director in the March 3 Republican Primary. No Democratic candidates are running. Eight candidates spoke Feb. 11 …