Hair resigns, White fired

Sandra ClarkFeature

It was a short-lived scandal, and that is the best kind. Knox County is saving over $250,000 in salaries and gained two golf carts. Here’s the press release:
Knox County Mayor …

Safer spin on Knoxville’s Christmas

Paige M. TravisFeature

The city of Knoxville’s annual Christmas in the City celebrations have been adapted to safely accommodate participants and reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19 during the holiday season.
“Even though celebrations …

Vacancies ahead for Neighborhood Advisory Council

Paige M. TravisFeature

Knoxville Office of Neighborhoods seeks applications from staunch supporters of neighborhoods for Mayor Indya Kincannon to consider for appointment to the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Seats open in December for three-year …

History professor Dr. Earl Hess retires

Nikki LockhartFeature

Dr. Earl Hess began teaching history at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in 1989 and officially retired in August 2020. During his time at LMU, he published 24 books on the …

City residents: Dial 2-1-1 for housing help

Paige M. TravisFeature

The city of Knoxville’s new COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program will assist renters and homeowners struggling to pay for housing due to income lost because of the pandemic.
The goal is to help an …

Turtle rescue is week’s highpoint

Tom KingFeature

Little things in life matter. A little thing warmed my heart on Friday morning. It was most welcomed.
Rounding a curve on Turkey Creek Road as it nears Virtue Road in …

Knox to open eight libraries on Friday

Mary Pom ClaiborneFeature

Knox County Public Library will open eight of its 19 locations on Friday, May 29, as part of the Phase Two Reopening Plan. Each library will resume its regular schedule and will …