Following Betty Bean’s story in Knox TN Today earlier this morning, the city of Knoxville has announced that the iconic, 70-year-old swings in Fountain City Park will remain.
Per the press …
Walk through The Bottom with Bob Booker
At Knox County Public Library, we are celebrating Black History Month in several ways. For the next few weeks, we are featuring African American authors on our social media feeds. …
Looking back at Ebenezer Station
The term “blended” conjures up connotations: blended family, blended worship, blended learning. Similarly, the Concord/Farragut community is considered a “blended” community’ by some. To older residents, Concord was conceived as …
Their Irish eyes were smiling
Like many who grew up in Knoxville, my roots in East Tennessee run long, back to when this part of the state was North Carolina before the failed attempt at …
Zoom debut for new book on Knoxville history
Join the Knoxville History Project tonight for the launch of a brand-new photographic book, “Downtown Knoxville,” as part of Arcadia Publishing’s popular “Images of America” series. It’s a collection of …
Dr. Fred Tallent: a history of generosity and kindness
Few Fountain Citians of the past have been as well known or as respected as Dr. J. Fred Tallent. His pharmacy at 112 Hotel Avenue was where one had prescriptions …
Struggle, success create vivid legacy for Stanleys
Stanley’s Greenhouse in South Knoxville is loved and respected for its sales of plants and sharing of knowledge about them. Charles M. and Mary Kathryn Stanley built the first greenhouse …
Special event at Zoo Lights tonight
There are only five more days left to enjoy Zoo Knoxville’s spectacular Zoo Lights display before it goes back in the box until November. Tonight, there is a special event …