Until more recent decades, Knox County’s record of historic preservation was spotty, at best. Back in 1968, however, it wasn’t a lack of will or funds that cost the area …
First Presbyterian celebrates anniversary with bagpipe flair
2022 marks the 230th anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, the oldest worship community in Knoxville and Knox County. That’s impressive, yet 230 years isn’t a milestone commonly seen as a …
A Golden Bear hangs on to his memories
Next Friday (October 14) at Fulton High School’s home football game, they’ll remember the Golden Bears. Rule High School alumni are invited to attend.
This thoughtful tribute was designed by Fulton …
Knoxville boasts people of letters
I don’t know the literary heritage of other cities, but Knoxville seems to have an abundance of people of letters. Maybe it’s the deep shadows of Appalachia or the roaming …
Concord Presbyterian has storied history
“There’s a church in the valley by the wildwood, No lovelier spot in the dale.” These words from an old hymn always bring back memories of Concord Presbyterian Church in …
Jim Hackworth in Powell today
The Powell Station History Society will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. today, 10/3/22, in the lobby of First Horizon Bank (across from Powell High School on Emory Road).
The featured speaker will …
Things are cooking at Kern’s
All the ingredients are coming together at Kern’s Bakery Food Hall.
Demolition and construction, gravel and concrete, peeling paint and holes in the roof will disappear in the next few months. …
Little Flat Creek Baptist Church turns 225
Back in 1892, one item of interest in what was then known as The Knoxville Sentinel reads as follows:
Mr. Ben C. Smith, chairman board of trade, Macon, Ga., says “I …