Auburn contradictions

Marvin WestFeature, westwords

Unpredictable Auburn has a new problem. Off to the side, it has created one for Tennessee.
The Tigers, thought to be championship contenders back in the summer, are disappointing. They lost …

Pilot customers boost United Way

Sandra ClarkFeature

Pilot has donated $97,173 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville thanks to the tremendous support of community members who purchased gas and other items at Knox County Pilot convenience …

Photo gallery: Open Streets Knoxville

Missy ZaloudekFeature

Open Streets came back to Knoxville, this time on Broadway in Old North Knoxville. The first Open Streets Knoxville was in October 2015, attracting more than 6,000 people, and it …

Bearden Middle gets $25,000 boost

Tracy Haun OwensFeature, West Knoxville

At last week’s student carnival, Bruinaroo, Bearden Middle School principal Mike Toth had already gone down in the dunk tank once, and there was a line of students waiting for …

Pension dispute could blow up on law director

Betty BeanFeature

Knox County’s sheriff and mayor joined this week in support of a compromise offered by the county’s pension board to end a lawsuit brought by Law Director Bud Armstrong, who …

Get Out & Play: Fall Break

Carol EvansFeature

Fall Break is next week, and we’ve got the scoop on fun things to do. Take the kids out to enjoy the warmth in our many parks or enjoy one …

Farragut adds new staff

Sandra ClarkFarragut, Feature

The town of Farragut is welcoming several new staff members.
Trevor Hobbs is the new assistant to the town administrator. He received a master’s degree in public policy and administration from …