My family bought the acreage we now live on just a few years ago in an area scattered with farmlands and subdivision development. The primary concern from the heirs selling …
Two congregations recognized for climate leadership
Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) announced the six national 2023 Cool Congregations Challenge winners including a Knoxville congregation. The annual contest awards religious congregations around the United States for outstanding …
Magical, perfect, amazing: New playground for Green
“It was only a few years ago I learned that there is no county funding for school playgrounds. It has to come from the parents. That sounds fine but in …
Sisters and once-a-year rivals!
Sisters are usually our cheerleaders and partners in crime, right?
Not so for Jessica Doran and Amy Shipman. Yes, they are super close siblings with that special bond that cannot be …
Skikila Smith: ‘Ms. Ski’ is Rotary Teacher of the Year
At its April 4 meeting, the Rotary Club of Knoxville honored Susan Parker, a fourth-grade teacher at South Knoxville Elementary School, and Skikila Smith, a ninth-grade English and advanced creative …
Knoxville driver’s last lap at the Indy 500
When just a young boy of 5 or 6, Bill Walker made a pilgrimage with his mother and aunt to Asbury Cemetery in East Knox County. Though he spent his …
Officer Dance is retiring from East Knox Elementary
We celebrate retirements, but it can be a time of relief, excitement and sadness. We are going to miss our colleague who is a valued team member or regular face …
New Harvest Farmers Market to open April 20
The New Harvest Farmers Market will open Thursday, April 20, and will continue every Thursday through September. The open-air market is managed by Nourish Knoxville in partnership with Knox County …