Seven Islands State Birding Park is offering TN Trees: Identification, Folklore and Uses at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. Cost is $5. Join Ranger Clare on a 2–3-mile hike as …
Vandalism continues to plague county parks
I feel like a broken record, but the vandalism in the Knox County Parks and Recreation system has to stop. I doubt the people doing it are reading this column. …
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is back!
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is back in full swing this year. The event, which includes a half marathon, 2- and 4-person relays, a 5K race and a kids’ fun …
Worrisome milestone on the Tennessee River
Applause is certainly in order for the people doing this hard, grungy work. But it’s sad that the work is even necessary.
Over 500 volunteers have helped Keep the Tennessee River …
Volunteers needed for Knoxville Marathon
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, which includes a half marathon, relays, a 5K race and a kids’ fun run, will take place Oct. 2-3, 2021. For more information or to …
TikTok nonsense wasting taxpayer dollars
The three Knox County Parks and Recreation-operated splash pads are officially closed for the season, and we should begin rehabbing them shortly. As you might recall from last week’s column, …
Lend a hand for National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, this celebration brings out …
Big upgrades coming for county parks
We have a pretty big announcement this week: Knox County will invest $700,000 into its dog parks and splash pads!
“We are fortunate to have such unique outdoor assets in this …