There was lots of exciting news in Knoxville in the days following Christmas back in 1931. That year, Christmas fell on a Friday. The next Monday’s headlines included a story …
ETHS presents 28 awards, three local
The East Tennessee Historical Society’s (ETHS) annual Awards of Excellence were presented earlier this year at The Foundry, World’s Fair Park in Knoxville. Since 1982, the Society has annually recognized …
Family legacy gifted to Ramsey House
It was going to be a busy afternoon at Historic Ramsey House on Sunday regardless. There was a dedication ceremony for Wreaths Across America, and many attendees were picking up …
Fountain City wants its parade back
It has been 40 years (as of Dec. 3) since the last time I stepped out of the Party City parking lot between Broadway and Tazewell Pike with the Central …
Zoo Knoxville is Ol’ Diamond’s legacy
Jana moved over the Rainbow Bridge in October. Edie safely arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald just a few weeks ago. Now Tonka is left as the only elephant …
Ghosts of Christmas past: Miller’s and the Hyatt House
Like many, once the stuffing and turkey were put away last Thursday it was time to get about the serious business of decorating the Christmas tree. What other people do …
Four Days in November, 1963
Dick McMillan didn’t think too much of it when a guidance counselor encouraged him to fill out an application for the Federal Bureau of Investigation during his senior year in …
Stonemasons of Winfrey Hollow move to Concord
Back in 1914, young Lucy Winfrey was looking forward to the best year of her life. She’d be turning “Sweet 16” that year. Though she could easily walk to Knoxville …