South-Doyle Middle School will get a $750,000 athletic field upgrade if Mayor Tim Burchett’s budget is adopted by Knox County Commission. A public meeting will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in the SDMS auditorium. The...

“Black Wednesday is so far in the past that it won’t be an issue” in the 2018 races for Knox County mayor and sheriff, said George Korda on April 16 on WATE’s Tennessee This Week. “What most people know, or think they know, is...

Third time was the charm as the Marble Springs State Historic Site won “the pot” at Knoxville SOUP. Anna Chappelle, executive director of the site, which preserves a chunk of the farmstead of Tennessee’s first governor, John...

When caps fly through the air at the end of commencement ceremonies for Pellissippi State Community College Friday, May 5, many will signify a promise kept. It has been two years since Tennessee made history as the first state...

There’s a new judge in town, sort of. Approval of G. Keith Alley as the Municipal Court Judge for the town of Farragut at Thursday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting was really just a formality. Judge Alley was appointed in...

The 2017 Comcast Cares Day made SoKno’s showcase play area even more attractive than it is normally. Volunteers from the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, Legacy Parks Foundation, Comcast and more turned out on a wet Saturday...

The late Bob Watt, who was born and raised in Farragut and served the town as an alderman, loved to hunt and fish. His legacy lives on each year when youth, ages 13 and under, are invited to the annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing...

Want to help run the town of Farragut but can’t raise a campaign war chest? Lucky you. … there are positions available on the real of seats of power in Farragut – the committees.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen are elected positions in Farragut, and the town administrator and staff are paid professionals, but a great deal of real work in and for the city goes on in the 11 committees that report to the staff and board. It is a good way to share expertise, talents and ideas in a variety of areas.

After four decades with the Shopper News, I hit pause for a month to launch a new venture. You’re reading it now. KnoxTNToday will feature Marvin West, Betty Bean, Jake Mabe and Lynn Pitts writing weekly; Jim Tumblin and Scott...

Chuck Lee said what he always says when he goes off somewhere by himself: “Loveya-bye.” He tucked his “honey-do” list into his pocket and headed out the front door and his wife, Linda, knew he’d be gone awhile. In addition to...

Splash pads operated by Knox County Parks & Rec will open for the season Saturday, May 6, at Carl Cowan Park, New Harvest Park and Powell Station Park. Splash pads are water playgrounds for all ages. Use is free and hours,...