Jean Russell (1867-1961), native of Concord/Farragut, teacher and local historian, was the daughter of Samuel Love Russell. It was her father who established the village of Lovell in the area …
My wemon wilwies
My Wemon wilwies. They carry memories.
When I was three, I went to live with a wonderful farm family in Athens, Tennessee. They were in their early sixties at the time …
Jim Bellamy: A Powell original
James W. Bellamy taught American history at Powell High School from 1952-66 and was principal at Farragut High School for 24 years, serving until his retirement in 1990.
Along the way, …
Lillian McMillan Stuart goes onstage as Dorothy South
Lillian McMillan was born in the Beverly section of Fountain City on June 20, 1884, the daughter of Thomas T. (1857-1925) and Mamie Heavener McMillan (1861-1923). Thomas was a wholesale …
Farragut teacher, community leader has died
Laura Anne McFee Shipley, better known to Farragut students as “Miss Anne,” passed away on June 13, 2020, at the age of 92. Mrs. Shipley taught school for 36 years …
Knoxville’s ‘I can’t breathe’ case: 22 years ago
Knoxville – Jan. 9, 1998 – It was going on midnight when my phone rang. I’d already gone to bed, but lost interest in sleep when I saw the name …
Jim Tumblin is honoree at virtual luncheon
Dr. J.C. “Jim” Tumblin, featured history columnist for KnoxTNToday.com, is the honoree Thursday (6/18) for the Knoxville History Project’s annual fundraising luncheon. The event, already postponed from April because of …
I.C. King: The man behind the park
It’s common for parks to be named after prominent citizens – living or dead. That’s certainly the case in South Knoxville and South Knox County, where everyone from Gary Underwood …