Bill Pittman put it rather succinctly: “Without Tom Underwood, there likely wouldn’t have been a Pittman Properties.” That’s a lot of praise from a man who had a 32-year career …
SKE Book Club embraces challenges
Six fifth-graders from South Knoxville Elementary School are journeying to Alaska the next few weeks – through the pages of a book.
A new school year means another chapter of the …
Working with kids is natural for Wayne & Carolyn Williams
Wayne and Carolyn Williams live just inside the iconic gates of the Island Home Park neighborhood with a lovely view of the Tennessee River and a sprawling backyard perfect for …
Knoxville SOUP will heat up Thursday
Four diverse community projects will vie for funding at Knoxville SOUP on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., with presentations starting at …
Amelia Parker: Persistence could win the day
I was still in my pajamas last Saturday morning when two young men knocked on my door. One was wearing an Amelia Parker T-shirt; the other was holding a City …
Jacobs shares political tips with SKES students
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs stepped into the role of educator while visiting with members of South Knoxville Elementary School’s Student Council.
Not surprisingly, he also kept on his mayor’s hat.
Jacobs …