Did someone say Halls guys? State Farm agent Ryan Nichols celebrated the 13th birthday of his youngest child, Colt, with breakfast at the Waffle House. Dad says Colt is devoted …
Greek Fest leader passes
KiKi Regas Liakonis was a reporter’s go-to on Greek Fest, the extravagant celebration launched in 1977 to introduce Greek food, culture and dance to Knoxville and East Tennessee. It grew …
Fund to aid family of young nurse
A GoFundMe account has been established for the family of the young nurse who died July 12, 2023, in an early-morning wreck on Alcoa Highway. Survivors include her husband, Alex, …
Have I mentioned I like Scott Wilson?
Yes, I like Scott after a brief phone interview and this story.
Scott is principal broker at Realty Executives Associates, Main Street in Sweetwater. On LinkedIn, he does “Main Street Tips” …
Young leader sets others on path to success
A home-grown leader has appeared; some would say just in time.
Ann Baker Tolsma, 17, just wrapped up her inaugural CEO Camp for Young Women, held July 10-14 on the campus …
Dwayne Pratt, former Knoxvillian, dies in Florida
Dwayne Kreis Pratt, of Oviedo, Florida, passed away on July 6, 2023. Dwayne was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on February 7, 1953, where he grew up and graduated from Central …
Happy anniversary!
Ben Brooks posted a “classic” photo of his parents on Facebook, taken in Cade’s Cove in 1969, along with a current photo (shown here). The newer picture was taken on …
Service Monday for Betty Brown Pride
A graveside service for Betty Brown Pride will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Berry Lynnhurst Cemetery, 2300 Adair Drive. Mrs. Pride passed away on July 11 …