Out of Bounds: They Crossed the Mountains
As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of...
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Category: Our Town Stories
Bok bok! Happy Easter from 1926
The redbuds are blooming, phlox and candy tuft are putting on a show, the dogwoods and azaleas are...
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Damon Clapp’s journey from insurance to sushi
“I was actually licensed in property and casualty insurance sales. I needed to get something out...
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Drew MacDonald fulfills legacy role
Migration to Knoxville may be driven by social, economic, and environmental factors, as...
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Amber Sweet wins Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among its dedicated team of associates...
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Have you ever wondered what schooling looked like in Knox County in the early years?
The staff at the Knox County Archives recently uncovered—well, recovered—a remarkable set of...
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The Scots-Irish: They led the way
As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of...
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A quiet hilltop in East Knoxville: the Pest House graveyard
Last weekend, I tried to go for a walk in the woods. I wanted to get my own pictures of a place...
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Dr. Priscilla Blanton defines a teacher’s impact
After their beloved Priscilla passed away at the age of 78, the family discovered a collection of...
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Maryville College launches Scots Storytelling Project to preserve stories across generations
Some of the most enduring moments in a Maryville College experience aren’t found in transcripts or...
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1925: A St. Patrick’s Day plea for tolerance
William Gannaway Brownlow was an equal opportunity hater. He was the founder of The Knoxville Whig...
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Amy Harrington continues family legacy
“I am going to run the family insurance agency when I grow up.” Such was the prophetic...
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