There’s just no justifiable reason everyone in America, anyone in America, should have the phrase “I can’t breathe” seared into our collective consciences. But it’s there nevertheless, even for those …
Billboard comes down in Strickland Park
There’s a hole in Knox County’s budget.
The neighborhood group Town Hall East discovered that a billboard lease on county-owned land was about to renew for $250 per month. The sign …
Help Ijams lasso invasive species
One of the biggest “pull” parties of the year needs help to restore East Tennessee’s native landscapes.
Ijams Nature Center is looking for volunteers to remove invasive species during the seventh …
It’s good to be the king
African lion cubs Maji and Anga celebrated their 2-month birthday on Monday. Weighing in just around 8 pounds, the cubs are getting meatballs added to their daily diet by our …
Rysewyk next superintendent of Knox County Schools
The Knox County Board of Education this evening selected Dr. Jon Rysewyk as the next superintendent of Knox County Schools.
Rysewyk is assistant superintendent and chief academic officer of Knox County …
Picking the super; update on Midway
I guess 13 days (Feb 9-22) is enough time to evaluate finalists for Knox County’s next superintendent of schools – if you don’t have much else to do. That’s all …
Midway’s men in the middle
We talked today (2/18) with both U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett and state Rep. Dave Wright about the possible sale of Midway Business Park to a solo buyer, rumored to be …
A deal afoot for Midway Business Park?
Midway Business Park may be sold to a single buyer. And that buyer might be Jordan Mollenhour, friend of Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Gov. Bill Lee. OK. At this point, …