James Luttrell: Proven Patriot
As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of...
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Category: Our Town Stories
Cal Johnson and Carrie Nation at historic crossroad
Cal Johnson swore he would raise no hand against her, no matter what she did. Well, as long as she...
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Meet Lorna Keathley: A life journey making an impact
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much ~ Helen Keller. This is the lesson learned...
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Concord Place resident Virgie Jean Gasaway inducted into the Century Club.
Concord Place, an Anthem Memory Care community, recognized resident Virgie Jean Gasaway for...
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Out of Bounds: They Crossed the Mountains
As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of...
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Bok bok! Happy Easter from 1926
The redbuds are blooming, phlox and candy tuft are putting on a show, the dogwoods and azaleas are...
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Damon Clapp’s journey from insurance to sushi
“I was actually licensed in property and casualty insurance sales. I needed to get something out...
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Drew MacDonald fulfills legacy role
Migration to Knoxville may be driven by social, economic, and environmental factors, as...
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Amber Sweet wins Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among its dedicated team of associates...
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Have you ever wondered what schooling looked like in Knox County in the early years?
The staff at the Knox County Archives recently uncovered—well, recovered—a remarkable set of...
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The Scots-Irish: They led the way
As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of...
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A quiet hilltop in East Knoxville: the Pest House graveyard
Last weekend, I tried to go for a walk in the woods. I wanted to get my own pictures of a place...
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