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Suttree Landing Park growing into valuable asset for SoKno

Betsy PickleAugust 13, 2019Our Town Stories, South Knox

At 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, Mayor Madeline Rogero is scheduled to be at the ribbon cutting for the Suttree Landing Park Pavilion and Kayak Launch.
Rogero is pretty familiar with …

Developers reveal latest plans for Kerns redevelopment

Betsy PickleFebruary 26, 2019South Knox

Thirteen months ago, developer Oliver Smith IV met with members of the South Knoxville Alliance to promote the Kerns Bakery redevelopment. Now another group of developers is meeting with SoKno …

Open Streets to bring no tricks, only treats, to SoKno

Betsy PickleAugust 24, 2017South Knox

Open Streets is coming to SoKno on Sunday, Oct. 29, and bringing a Halloween feel with it.
Hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville, the not-so-spooky event will take place 2-6 p.m.
“We’ve been …

L&N STEM Academy Key Club members will distribute some 200 winter scarves today (01/22) as part of the club’s “Warm Thoughts” project. The students will work on their lunch block, from 12:20 to 1:40 p.m., starting at the Academy and walking toward Market Square. Tags have been attached to each scarf that read: “I am not lost … You can keep me at no cost! Take me to keep you warm in the cold and help someone else when you can, as this act of kindness is twofold!” Students will tie the scarves to trees and fences. The following week, Key Club members will rewalk the route, collecting the scarves remaining.
Renee Hoyos will launch her campaign for Congress from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. Hoyos is a Democratic candidate to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, who is expected to seek a second term.
Knox County Commission schedule for 2020: CC 20