Last week was hot, so hot. I think most of us are looking forward to the change of seasons and cooler weather. The heat didn’t stop people from buying houses …
New waste treatment facility will support growth
An idea floated as far back as 1993 is about to become a reality; West Knox Utility District anticipates commissioning a new six-million-gallon waste treatment plant around the middle of …
Pellissippi State launches new program for water, wastewater tech
Pellissippi State Community College has answered the call from industry partners to start offering associate degrees in Water Quality Technology.
The new program, approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents at …
New homes coming to Westland Oaks
The first week of September was busy for us. We recorded 278 property transfers that totaled $69.17 million dollars and 416 loans that totaled $88.6 million dollars.
The Westland Drive area …
KAT tales: Our hometown mass transit
Let’s talk mass transit. It is a useful way to move people in a large city. Especially in cities with a large population and congested auto traffic. It is somewhat …
Apartment transfers for $14 million are week’s largest
The last week of the month is typically busy for the Register’s office. Last week was no exception: We recorded 296 property transfers and 446 loans. That makes the totals …
Botanical Garden and Arboretum calling card
I pitched this idea several years ago, but no takers thus far. Why not showcase the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum as another East Knoxville calling card for tourists? It’s …
The safety complex: Pros and cons
On Monday, our story described the design, cost and schedule for the city’s proposed safety complex at the old St. Mary’s hospital site. It was a nuts-and-bolts glimpse of the …