Advance Knox is good, could be better

Kevin P. MurphyOpinion

The final piece of Advance Knox – the Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan – will be voted on by Knox County Commission on Monday, April 22.
The two-year Advance Knox …

Scam Alert!

Dan ArpOpinion

Okay. Got your attention. I have been pondering this for some time trying to decide how to best present it.
I am not an engineer. However, I have been blessed with …

We believe in Todd

Sandra ClarkOpinion

Todd Helton will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Marvin West says lawn seating is free. Helton received …

Mule Trading

Dan ArpOpinion

This came to me Monday as I stood on the bank of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park gazing over into Mexico.
Farmer Red had a mule. Farmer Blue …

I-40 congestion: Life after the Orange Route

Nick Della VolpeOpinion

Tired of stop and go traffic on I-40 between downtown and West Town exits? Or getting bogged down traveling south on I-75 from Emory Road to the I-640 split?
Once upon …

Three KFD engines hit while working calls

Tom KingOpinion

The summer of 2023 has not reached its halfway point and the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) has experienced three accidents already with distracted drivers crashing into fire engines on emergency …

City Council Candidate Forum

Nick Della VolpeOpinion

The East Knoxville Business and Professional Association hosted a forum for Knoxville City Council candidates from 8-9 a.m. on June 15 at the Jacob Building, Chilhowee Park. Radio host Hubert …