Dr. Robert H. Kirk, 92, passed away September 25, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dr. Kirk joined the faculty at University of Tennessee in 1967 as an associate professor, and he later …
Services today for Dr. Robert Kirk
Questions on proposed Farragut school land purchase
Parents are asking what’s the rush for Knox County Schools to vote Oct. 4 to spend almost $5 million to buy roughly 41 acres on Boring Road (behind the old …
20-mile water trail for French Broad; expansion of state birding park
Legacy Parks Foundation is partnering with Knoxville and Knox County to build a 20-mile world-class, fully accessible water trail on the French Broad River from Seven Islands to Downtown Knoxville.
Carol …
Services Monday for sheriff’s mother
Evelyn Ann Spangler, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She had been living at The Groves in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where the family said she received kind and …
Services Monday for George E. Whedbee
George E. Whedbee knew a lot of people and knew a lot about many things, particularly buildings in the old city school system and Knox County Schools.
He passed away on …
Smithwood loses its mayor; many more lose a friend
Friends from St. Mary’s called her the “glue” who maintained the friendships and camaraderie of staff staying in touch with many of them after retirement at dinners, birthday celebrations and …
New mural honors Fountain City
Fountain City history is reflected on a mural on the side of the Alco Building, 5344 N. Broadway, across from Fountain City Park. It’s owned by Tyler Pavlis through PavOw, …
Party time ahead
Hat tip to Terry Turner and his team at All Occasions Party Rentals for extraordinary setup and organization of tailgate parties for UT home games. Tables, chairs, tents. First class …