Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park kicked off last week at Suttree Landing Park and continues every Wednesday at a different park through the end of July. The events …
Read City USA aims to improve family literacy
Have the kids signed up for Read City USA’s Tails and Tales program yet? According to the Knox County Public Library, only 40% of Knox County students are reading at …
Fort Kid contractor OK’d
Knoxville City Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s staff to finalize an agreement for up to $450,000 with Great Southern Recreation to design and construct a unique, safe …
Girl Scouts: Alive and kicking
“We’re alive and kicking here in East Knox County!” says Girl Scouts troop 20411 leader Jane New. And she’s right. Despite a global pandemic bringing many everyday activities and events …
Hardin Valley Middle teacher finalist for national award
A Hardin Valley Middle School teacher is among six Tennessee educators named as finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This is the highest honor …
Changes coming to Austin-East
Tammi Campbell is principal at Austin-East
Knox County Schools Superintendent Bob Thomas announced Tuesday that Tammi Campbell has been named the new principal of Austin-East Magnet High School. She replaces Nathan …
Project SEARCH helps students develop job skills
A group of Knox County students enjoyed special recognition this month during a graduation ceremony at Parkwest Medical Center.
Over the last two years, Parkwest has teamed up with Knox County …
A Rotary forum: Can we help in East Knoxville?
Can a Rotary club in West Knoxville do anything to help the East Knoxville and Austin-East Magnet High School gun violence issue? Five teenagers have been shot to death in …