The Rev. Jerry Vittatoe has accepted the call to serve as director of missions for the Midland-Northern Baptist Association, a group of 52 church in Knox and Union counties.
Vittatoe was …
Our Town Neighbors blog
Most of us keep up with what’s happening close to home, but might benefit from seeing neighbors across Knox County. This Tuesday blog is an effort to share information posted …
The ‘dean’ of county commission has died
Billy G. Tindell Sr., age 88, passed away at home on March 11, 2022.
A Democrat in a mostly Republican county, Mr. Tindell had a long and productive career on the …
Collier Preserve in snow
Scott Whittaker posted this beautiful photography of Collier Preserve on Saturday morning. Folks, it’s amazing what’s close and free to all right on Emory Road next to the Powell Branch …
Services Friday in Farragut for Jeff Blevins
Jeffery Lee Blevins, 61, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, in his home. Family will receive friends 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Click Funeral Home Farragut …
BOE: Plain talk or political games?
Knox County school board meetings are gaining viewers on YouTube but it’s not because of best practices. No, folks from out-of-state are watching insanity in real time. At least that’s …
Walker honored for contributions
The Rev. Jess Walker of Corryton has received a Certificate of Merit from U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who called him “one of the unsung heroes of our conservative movement.”
Walker was …
Vickie Lawson: Keeping local PBS grounded
Vickie Lawson, president and CEO of East Tennessee PBS in Knoxville, has been re-elected to the board of trustees for America’s Public Television Stations (APTS).
Lawson has worked at East Tennessee …