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 …
The mystery of Wakefield Farm
A few weeks ago, a customer noticed an old poster on the wall at Hammer’s store in Clinton, Tennessee. The poster was boldly announcing the sale of 600 acres named …
Baker-Peters houses haints from past wars
When people try to think of historic places among the repeatedly developed plots in West Knoxville, one of the first that comes to mind is the Baker-Peters House near the …