How can the world more efficiently harness the clean energy it needs from the sun or other sources? What will renewable energy systems look like another decade from now? Will …
Semi-tractor trailers and me
The morning in 1993 that I pulled out in front of an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer, missing him by inches, I knew I was going to have to do something to make …
Knoxville as a ‘trail town’
The city of Knoxville will soon “begin the process of developing a new parks and recreation master plan,” according to Parks & Rec director Sheryl Ely. “Community input will be …
Business owners share agritourism ideas
Should the family farm stay relevant raising food or feeding America’s appetite for tourism? Some East Tennessee success stories involve both approaches, and farm business owners shared their insights recently …
Honoring wild-animal rehab specialist
On Thursday, March 7, the UT Arboretum Society will honor Lynne McCoy, an East Tennessee woman who provided rehabilitation to local injured and orphaned wildlife for 49 years. In a …
Smoky Mountains Regional to rock with robotics
The Smoky Mountains Regional TN FIRST Robotics Challenge is coming up March 5 and 6 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Chatting here with TN FIRST chair Cary Busby about this …
On Chestnut Top Trail
Back on the trail – this time on Chestnut Top Trail in the Smokies for the first 3/10 mile. Spotted on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024:
Hepatica – 3 blooms – 10 …
Strictly for the birds
When I was a little girl, I would often sit on the porch, in my daddy’s lap while he talked to the local crows. He would cup his mouth and …