There are plenty of secular harbingers for the holiday season in Knoxville. Not all of them were able to make an appearance this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But …
Grocery stores set the pace in early Concord
Bob Dylan, American songwriter, once said, “You can find out a lot about a small town by hanging around its poolroom.”
As a young girl raised in a Southern Baptist family …
Thanksgiving 1955
1955: Everybody liked Ike! Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Disneyland opened to the public for the very first time in July. …
Terry Caruthers: Local author pens new children’s book
A new children’s book set in Knoxville and written by a native Knoxvillian, “The Big Day,” honors Agnes Sadler, the first black woman to cast a vote in Knoxville, on …
Hensley Motor Service: Early Fountain City meeting place
Staley Hensley (1905-1950) along with his brother, Bearl, ran the Hensley Motor Service across from the Fountain City Bank (now First Horizon) on North Broadway. Few families have a longer …
Park comes to life on Emory Road
“Hey, what’s that trail beside the Powell library?” somebody asked. “My kid and I went exploring and couldn’t believe what we found.”
What they found was the Collier Preserve – a …
Documentary details Farragut’s history
“The Birth of a Town: The Incorporation of Farragut” documentary detailing the town of Farragut’s 40-year history is available for purchase at the Farragut Community Center (239 Jamestowne Blvd.). DVDs are …
Working with kids is natural for Wayne & Carolyn Williams
Wayne and Carolyn Williams live just inside the iconic gates of the Island Home Park neighborhood with a lovely view of the Tennessee River and a sprawling backyard perfect for …