I am sure my friend Janie Knight must have traveled down the immaculately tended gardens of the “Dogwood Trails” and saw carefully coiffed roses with the parade of tulips and …
The Babelay legacy continues with 865 Axe
When I was principal of Pond Gap Elementary School, Stephen Babelay would load my SUV every Christmas with the most breathtaking poinsettias, so I could play Santa for my staff. …
Officer Dance is retiring from East Knox Elementary
We celebrate retirements, but it can be a time of relief, excitement and sadness. We are going to miss our colleague who is a valued team member or regular face …
Bokee comes to life at Ancient Lore Village
During my conversation with Melissa Blettner, CEO of Ancient Lore Village, I could feel the passion of the vision of founder and president Tom Boyd through her own words as …
Thank you, ‘Santa’
My first concert was Sonny and Cher, way back when, and since then I’ve only been to see the aging Eagles and Chicago so I cannot call myself a true …
Lori Overton: Lifelong friend and servant
Friends who have been together for almost 50 years have become like family to each other, and their relationship is a tribute to the power of that bond. Lori Overton …
Baxter Gardens
The Baxter Gardens are open to the public during April for Dogwood Arts. The website is here.
And our friend Ronnie Collins dropped by today and posted 80 photos on Facebook. …
FC Methodist volunteers share the load
A scoop of mulch can weigh between 400-800 pounds so when the volunteers at Fountain City Methodist spread 11 scoops around their flower beds recently, these seven volunteers could have …