Today, our country observes Memorial Day, as we have done officially on the last Monday in May for 51 years. Prior to 1971, different states and cities chose a variety …
Traveling memorial honors post-9/11 fallen
The Tennessee Remembering Our Fallen Memorial is currently on display in Knoxville through June 1. The memorial recognizes military members from Tennessee who have been Killed in Action (KIA) since 9/11/2001. The …
It’s not about hot dogs and beer
Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. American Legion Post 2 will once again begin the reading of the names at the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial at World’s Fair Park at …
Celebrating the service of all
Being the daughter of a U.S. Air Force captain, you would think I would have more of a clue about Veterans Day.
But I didn’t, except to know that is to …
May transfers, borrowing both up over April
Twenty years ago, on June 1, 1999, the Knox County Register of Deeds went to a paperless recording system, meaning that we no longer print books. During this period we …
Memorial Day at Fountain City
Honor Fountain City Day was hot, but speeches were brief. It was the 44th annual event hosted by Fountain City Town Hall, held May 27 at Fountain City Park. Three …