One of South Knoxville’s most prominent landmarks is the vacant, forlorn-looking former Parkway Hotel. Nestled between Chapman Highway and Martin Mill Pike, across from Berry Funeral Home, it’s a white, …
Chapman Highway: The $45 million road heist?
Relax. This does not involve a gun. We are talking lobbying, jawboning and jiggering of statistics to superimpose a progressive vision on heavily traveled Chapman Highway. You know, transform it …
Grant to provide ‘connectivity’ on section of Chapman Highway
A city press release about a new multi-use path on Chapman Highway caused some confusion among South Knoxvillians.
In short:
No, Chapman Highway is not being “fixed” – yet.
No, the city is …
Peddling partnerships, running marathons
The bane of the news business is paying for it. One can:
Win the lottery
Inherit from a rich relative
Get readers to pay (see Knoxville Compass)
Get good souls to donate (see Knoxville …
Dump the UT system
The University of Tennessee is looking for a new chancellor and a new system president. There has been some discussion about moving the president’s office off-campus to avoid confusion about …
City to build pedestrian, bike path on Chapman Highway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Knoxville a $950,000 grant for creating a pedestrian and bike path on Chapman Highway, according to a city press release. …
Casada ignores Johnson but creates struggle for voucher supporters
The deck has been thoroughly shuffled for a new deal. That Nashville contact list in your cell phone has taken a hit. The days of stopping by to see “Bill” …
First District candidates air their views
With early voting in the City Council race underway, the four candidates for the First District seat hope they have made the decision clear for voters. They’re probably just hoping …