Betsi James was recognized by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund’s national volunteer engagement team as Community Volunteer of the Year for Knoxville. She was one of two volunteers recognized from …
Services today for retired ranger Jim Huskey
James W. “Jim” Huskey, 79, of Seymour, Tennessee, passed away May 4, 2023, and services will be today (5/11/23) at Atchley’s Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge. The family will …
New principals for Bearden, Belle Morris, Fountain City, Mount Olive, Northshore
Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk has appointed five new principals for Knox County Schools, all effective July 2023.
Porscha Harris, assistant principal at Gibbs Elementary since 2020, is the new principal of …
‘Church ladies’ float the Beaver
Women from Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church got in a practice round, kayaking on Beaver Creek in advance of the Saturday, May 20, Flotilla presented by FirstBank.
“These ladies had a …
Old South High rezoning is hot topic
South Knox neighbors are riled about an upcoming vote on rezoning the former South High School. Now restored and operated as a senior assisted living facility, owners want to rezone …
Jason’s poll: You can’t make this up
Farragut’s state Rep. Jason Zachary does not support Gov. Bill Lee’s call for a special legislative session to consider what Lee calls “an order of protection,” a bill to restrict …
When the media dinosaurs learn to open doors
Former BuzzFeed News editor-in-chief Ben Smith has written a book, Traffic, and started a new venture, Semafor. The book is a reflection on his past worklife plus observations about the …
Services Saturday for Dennis ‘Coach’ Roach
Dennis E. “Coach” Roach, 77, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was a 20-year state representative from District 35, representing residents of Grainger, Jefferson and Claiborne counties.
Coach Roach …