Gibbs High stadium delayed one year

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Construction of a new stadium for Gibbs High School will begin after the 2021 fall sports season has finished, according to Knox County Schools.
The initial timeline for the project anticipated …

KCS to continue contact tracing

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Last week, the Knox County Health Department announced plans to scale back its contact tracing work related to COVID-19 in order to prioritize vaccination efforts.
However, Knox County Schools will continue its …

Teacher of the Week winners

Beth KinnaneOur Town Youth

United Way of Greater Knoxville and University of Tennessee Athletics have partnered to bring recognition and gratitude to our community’s educators. The Teacher of the Week initiative, now running, accepts …

Teacher recognition program

Beth KinnaneOur Town Youth

United Way of Greater Knoxville and University of Tennessee Athletics have partnered to bring recognition and gratitude to our community’s educators. The Teacher of the Week initiative, now running, accepts …

Explore Camp Tanasi in winter

Brooke ConnerOur Town Youth

Join the Girl Scouts on Saturday, Jan. 23, to visit Camp Tanasi in all its wintry wonder. Meet the summer camp director, make a winter craft, take a hike, and …

Better lighting for Gibbs schools

Beth KinnaneOur Town Youth

Remember, you heard it here first! But yesterday, Knox County made good on installing lights around the entrances to Gibbs elementary, middle and high schools. The 12 lights were installed …