The Knox Education Foundation has surprised 15 teachers and six principals with TeacherPreneur and PrincipalPreneur grants totaling $150,000 – the largest amount yet to go to Knox County teachers and …
Carole R. Myers: KAWE’s notable woman
Carole R. Myers has been named the Lucy Gibson Notable Woman of the Year for 2020. The award is given annually by the Knoxville Association of Women Executives (KAWE) in …
Randy Martinez: Honored on Veterans Day
Pellissippi State Community College alumnus Randy Martinez was honored on Veterans Day by his alma mater and by the Tennessee Board of Regents, the system that governs the state’s 13 community colleges and 27 technical …
David Smoak is state’s top city manager
From the hills of East Tennessee to the farmlands of West Tennessee, there are some 110 cities and towns led by city managers or town administrators. In 2020, the town …
Anna Dirl retires after 22 years at Girl Scouts
From Girl Scout to volunteer to staff member of 22 years, few have left quite the mark in the community as Anna Dirl. For decades now, she has seen the …
Retirement nears for Hermann Strelow
Hermann Strelow has worked for newspapers in California, North Carolina and Knoxville. He says the industry has been good to him, even as it has diminished over time.
“The newspaper industry …
Ray Fisher passes away following massive stroke
Ray Fisher never, ever met a stranger, and as one of his many friends told me, “He sure won’t meet one in Heaven.” Amen!
Our world and community have lost a …
Bradshaw takes the helm at fleet services
Keith Shields has retired as director of fleet services for the city of Knoxville effective Sept. 18. Mayor Indya Kincannon announced the retirement at the Sept. 8 council meeting. She …