The May 16 appointment of Kevin Parton as senior director of the Knox County Health Department looks like another Glenn Jacobs crony hire – the sort of hire that led …
Crumbl Cookies arrives in Knoxville
The line forms on the sidewalk of the new building in front of Target on Clinton Highway. Crumbl Cookies is a 2022 eating experience. Watch the video here.
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Powell Auction celebrates 50th year
Get 50 candles on that birthday cake. This year, Powell Auction & Realty LLC marks its 50th year in business.
Founded in 1972, the company has been led by Howard Phillips …
Fallen soldier Charles Nix remembered
Charlie Nix, a Powell High School graduate who died in military service in South Korea, was remembered May 31 at the Powell’s Station History Society. It was the group’s second …
Casey Cutter is principal at Blue Grass
Dr. Casey Cutter has been appointed principal of Blue Grass Elementary School effective July 2022. He joined Knox County Schools in 2010 as a teacher from Colorado.
Cutter replaces Jamie Cantrill, …
Brooks talks collegiate debate in new book
Harry Brooks has published a book on his debate experiences while a student at Carson-Newman University. The announcement came from his wife, Mary, on Facebook. She said he wrote the …
Helipad for Corryton
Critically ill individuals in northeast Knox County have a new option for transportation to a hospital. On May 18, county officials joined with Rural Metro Fire and the Corryton community …
Burial Tuesday for Susan Sweetser
Susan Cole Sweetser, president of the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, passed away May 21, 2022, with her husband, Allen Sweetser, by her side. Susan and Allen were leaders of the …