Planning notes and woes

Sandra ClarkKarns/Hardin Valley, Powell

Knoxville Knox County Planning kicked to July two controversial issues at its June 9 meeting.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ proposal to eliminate the right to appeal use-on-review decisions to the county’s Board …

Services Saturday for Les Dale

Sandra ClarkObits

Leslie S. Dale was called Mr. Memphis (and he was that), but when he lived in Knoxville, he left quite a legacy. He died June 3, 2022, just two days …

Carl Stiner: Country boy to four-star

Sandra ClarkObits

Retired U.S. Army General Carl W. Stiner passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at age 85. After traveling the world, he and wife Sue returned to LaFollette in retirement. …

Resolution would limit appeals on county zoning

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

The Knox County Planning Alliance is sounding an alarm about an item on Thursday’s (6/9/22) agenda of Knoxville-Knox County Planning.
“The resolution would take away the right of citizens to appeal …

Let’s go get ’em, Jon

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

Reorganization is expected with any new leader, and Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk is no exception. An official announcement will come later, but we’re hearing that Rysewyk has …