The official word came down around lunch time on Monday: Knox County Schools were called out today and tomorrow because of the snow piling up outside and arctic temperatures on …
Grocery empire forged in bankruptcy
There were six brands of flour listed, ranging from $1 to $1.80 for a 24-pound bag. That’s a lot of flour. White Lily, of course, sat at the top of …
The ghosts of Park City
It seems like something that happened in a whole other era. Though I guess by some perspectives, a school closing nearly 42 years ago would be. But back in the …
Fruitless robbery at Holy Ghost in 1931
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 …