Prom season got a lot more exciting last week for students at five Knox County high schools, thanks to generous support from two corporate sponsors.
On Tuesday, Discovery Inc. hosted “Say …
‘Molly Warner’ author returns to Gresham
Author Daniel Kilday has done lots of school talks since publishing his first book, “Molly Warner: School Reporter,” but he called his reasons for coming to Gresham Middle School selfish.
“I …
Central High plans STEAM camp this summer
Are your kids ready to stretch their talents and have fun this summer? Central High School is rolling out its first-ever STEAM summer day camp, sponsored by the Central High …
Ballerini’s gift brings pro lights, sound to musical
Central High School’s musicals always shine, but this spring they’ll glow a bit brighter thanks to a $20,000 gift from country music phenom Kelsea Ballerini.
Last October, Ballerini made the gift …
Central students showcased at Fountain City Town Hall
Central High School took center stage at Fountain City Town Hall Feb. 12, as students and educators showed what it means to be “Central Proud” and “Fountain City Strong.”
The evening …
Shea keeps Central High Foundation going strong
Courtney Shea came to East Tennessee in pursuit of a career, but she also found a home. Now that she’s retired from practicing law, she’s still giving back to the …
Central music soars with help from a friend
Matt Parks has been the choral music director at Central High School for two years, stepping into big shoes and big expectations at a school renowned for excellence in the …
Update: Local businesses boost Weaks Cemetery
Two months ago, we reported on an effort to restore an abandoned African-American cemetery in the Dante community near Powell. Central High School health sciences teacher Chris Hammond contacted us …