The East Knoxville and Pellissippi State Community College communities came together June 30 to honor Rosalyn Tillman, dean of the college’s Magnolia Avenue Campus from when it opened in 2000 until her retirement …
Boyd, Kendrick boost KAUL business pitch
Randy Boyd, local entrepreneur and president of the University of Tennessee, was at the E. Fifth Avenue offices of the Knoxville Area Urban League on June 30 to present checks …
Ed Jones passes Rotary gavel to David Bluford
Rotary International clubs worldwide make their leadership transitions on July 1 – today. On Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Farragut (RCF) membership stood for a warm and loud ovation for …
New principals for Carter, Gibbs middle; Lotts, Sterchi, Farragut
J.D. Overton has been appointed principal of Carter Middle School effective July 2021. Overton joined Knox County Schools in 2005 as a teacher upon graduating from Emory & Henry College. …
Dr. M.W. Rhyne: A Heiskell farmer at heart
Dr. Miles Wilson “M.W.” Rhyne Jr. has a foot in the past and an eye toward the future. He’s a Heiskell guy, for sure, and his office is uniquely decorated …
Faith leaders to address gun violence
During a year that is on track to set records for deaths due to gun violence in Knoxville, leaders of area churches are inviting the entire community to come together …
New security chief for KCS
Superintendent Bob Thomas announced Thursday that Jason Periard has been named the district’s new chief of security. He replaces Gus Paidousis, who will be retiring effective July 31, 2021. Periard …
Leadership: Listen more; talk less
For the past two years, the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors has selected a broker from Realty Executives Associates as “Managing Broker of the Year.” It’s a new award, first …