Family members of Imogene Stokely Puckett will receive friends today, September 19, from 4-6 p.m. at the Loudon United Methodist Church, 509 Mulberry Street, Loudon. A graveside service will be …
Homelessness: How can we help?
Shawn Griffith, one of two homeless program coordinators for the city of Knoxville, had four suggestions for members of Town Hall East:
Advocate for permanent supportive housing. “We need you on …
Why we need reporters
A judge in Tarrant County, Texas, got excited by the notoriety that came his way when the pandemic forced courts to conduct business by live-streaming. When courts resumed in-person hearings, …
Realtors give time, money to communities
Charitable giving has continued to rise among Realtor associations, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. The Community Aid and Real Estate Report – CARE – offers insight …
Is it a crime to sleep in the woods?
Short answer: Yes, unless you’re a bear.
On private property, you are trespassing and subject to arrest. And the most recent TN General Assembly criminalized camping or doing a “sit-in” on …
Join BPA to boost East Knoxville
Lots of energy with the East Knoxville BPA. The group meets each third Thursday, except for July. Breakfast and networking start at 7:45 a.m. with the business meeting from 8-9 …
Help for the homeless
Yolanda Grant seemed tired at Monday’s meeting of Town Hall East. That happens when a person stretches a regular workday until 9 p.m. Grant’s job is crucial to coping with …
Housing solves homelessness
Great program Monday at Town Hall East. A panel spoke on Knoxville homelessness: Causes, complications and solutions.
Shawn Griffith is the city’s go-to guy on the topic. He quoted Police Chief …