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 …
Thank you for your service (Now give us some money)
You don’t have to spend money to get the benefits you are entitled to due to your military service.
Fifty plus years ago, I was in the U.S. Navy. I was …
Making elephants illegal
Most everyone is familiar with the sayings “ignoring the elephant in the room” or “don’t think about a white polar bear.” Of course, we will then see the elephant and …
Vol Todd Helton overlooked? Just barely!
Most of the BBWAA voters only know of Knoxville native Todd Helton as the first baseman for the Colorado Rockies.
Helton was a five-time All-Star with a .316 batting average, 369 …
Civil rights pilgrimage a must-see for all
To me, the word pilgrimage has always evoked treks to ancient settings – devout members of many faiths journeying to the Holy Land or curious Americans looking for their ancestors …
Dickey is the real deal in ‘A Love Song’
If you want to understand “A Love Song,” you have to be willing to listen.
Film may be a visual medium, but for almost 100 years sound has played a major …
Our world today
What’s gone wrong with your country?
What’s gone wrong with my country?
What’s gone wrong with our country?
Overwhelming questions about an overwhelming collection of issues. And everyone today has their opinion and …
Where’s the Memorial Day for shooting victims?
Today, our country observes Memorial Day, as we have done officially on the last Monday in May for 51 years. Prior to 1971, different states and cities chose a variety …