Knoxville Utilities Board Archives

KUB polls interest in public broadband

Sandra ClarkJuly 14, 2020On the Grow

Knoxville Utilities Board is surveying customers to determine interest in public broadband. And Mayor Indya Kincannon is cheering KUB on.
After I got a survey email, I contacted both. Here’s what …

A thousand words … may not be enough

Larry Van GuilderFebruary 18, 2020Halls, On the Grow

Is a picture worth a thousand words? You be the judge.
This past weekend a homeowner who asked to remain anonymous emailed KnoxTNToday. He supplied pictures vividly documenting the substance of …

The day after (big fire keeps on burning)

Betty BeanMay 3, 2019Inside 640, Knox Scene

The fire was still burning when Scott King and Mandy Mullins went home Thursday.
The air was foul and the streets surrounding 401 East Morelia Ave. were barricaded while firefighters worked …

State Rep. Sam McKenzie was elected vice-chair of the TN Black Caucus of State Legislators. This leadership position demonstrates Rep. McKenzie’s reputation for leadership, integrity and hard work, said Matt Shears, local Democratic Party chair. Rep. McKenzie said, “I am honored to have the confidence of my peers. As we begin this 112th General Assembly, we must address the major issues impacting every citizen. The TN Black Caucus has an aggressive agenda focused on improving the lives of African-Americans and all Tennesseans in both urban and rural areas.”

First Baptist Knoxville will host a real and virtual Candlelight Prayer Service for Our County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the church sanctuary. “You are welcome to attend in person or watch the livestream on Facebook or at fbcknox.org,” said Pastor Brent McDougal. He will lead a Bible study titled, “Respectfully, I Disagree: How to Be Civil in an Uncivil Time.”