The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) “Empowers Communities and Changes Lives.” That’s our mission, and as we reflect on 2019 we ask ourselves how we can move forward. Well, we …
John Schoonmaker: ‘Don’t give up; just keep going.’
(Updated 12/23/19 for clarity and accuracy)
There’s no quit in Knox County Commissioner John Schoonmaker. That trait was obvious when I came to know him about 12 years ago and is …
Papermill Square and Standard Knitting property sell
Last week was a whirlwind in the register’s office! The week started off with the challenge of brand-new software, and I have to say that I am very proud of …
LMU opens medical school in West Knox
DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) showcased its Knoxville campus in December with facility tours and a brief talk by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. The original DCOM campus opened 10 …
PARC director has passion for community service
(Story updated 12/16/19 to clarify PARC’s role in resolving complaints.)
You might say Clarence Vaughn III came by his dedication to community service naturally; his mother devoted 41 years of her …
School board hires architect for new Adrian Burnett School
Johnson Architecture Inc. has been hired to design a new school to replace the existing Adrian Burnett Elementary School on Brown Gap Road in Halls. Also, the Board of Education …
Fort Sanders Regional celebrates 100 years of service
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is expanding its footprint as it enters its second century of service. A multi-month observance of the hospital’s 100th anniversary launched with a reception on …
Helen Harb keeps PureLine Design & Print relevant
Helen Harb is succeeding in a business that was traditionally dominated by men.
Not too many years ago most printing required heavy machinery and cumbersome dies. If the old-time journalist was …