Except for the two years he spent treating World War I veterans in a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Claudius M. Capps was a lifelong resident of Knoxville. The family lived …
Dr. Fred Tallent: a history of generosity and kindness
Few Fountain Citians of the past have been as well known or as respected as Dr. J. Fred Tallent. His pharmacy at 112 Hotel Avenue was where one had prescriptions …
Enjoy holiday lights in Fountain City
The public is invited to Historic Gibbs Drive in Fountain City to enjoy the holiday light displays all up and down the street. Monty Howard, co-chair of the neighborhood association, …
Jean Payne: The silent generation speaks
When former Knox County Executive Tommy Schumpert was asked to describe native Fountain Citian Jean Payne, the question stopped him in his tracks.
“Gosh. Where do I start and where do …
Ballerini sings in Fountain City
On Thursday, Knoxville native and country music star Kelsea Ballerini dropped the official music video for her newest single, “Half of My Hometown.” Ballerini debuted the song live on April …
Nannie Lee Hicks: Fountain City historian
Finally, after years of searching, the genesis of Nannie Lee Hicks’ work has been uncovered in the files of the C.M. McClung Historical Collection in a photograph and its caption …
Winter wonderland in Fountain City
Knoxville is having its first white Christmas in a decade. The holiday lights twinkle a little brighter with a blanket of snow. Enjoy this carousel of photos taken by Beth …
Meet Fountain City’s pioneer businesswoman and unofficial ‘mayor’
Some important Fountain City history was made on March 30, 1903, when a transaction was recorded on the Knox County deed books. Col. J.C. and Nannie J. Woodward and Sol …