One of my horror stories from high school was the fear of failing home economics, because I could not pass sewing class. My mother could sew anything, but she couldn’t …
Happy anniversary!
Ben Brooks posted a “classic” photo of his parents on Facebook, taken in Cade’s Cove in 1969, along with a current photo (shown here). The newer picture was taken on …
Ronald McDonald House gets new kitchen
Ronald McDonald is a fictional character known for his red hair, yellow jumpsuit and clown-like appearance as the mascot for McDonald’s. In Knoxville, he is known as the mascot for …
The Bottom closes when plumbing breaks; community rallies
Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin, a local sociologist, along with other local Black women in Knoxville have created a space in East Knoxville for local youth to thrive and find their cultural …
Jackie Raley sets the (political) bar
Jackie Raley and friends of Jackie kicked off at least two parades on July 4th in Farragut and Powell handing out Tootsie rolls and flags and celebrating our country’s freedom.
Jackie …
Caleb Leach returns to WordPlayers for Footloose, the Musical
When grandmothers get together, we all share stories about our grandchildren. My friend Chris Leach has some bragging rights about her grandson, Caleb Leach, who is fulfilling a 10-year dream …
Linda Sullivan’s passion for books is a bonus for you
We are starting a new section on Thursdays titled “Our Town Readers.” This new section is under my byline, but I’m unashamedly plagiarizing my dear friend Linda Sullivan, with her …
Brand New Box of Matches ~ Knox duo share unique music
Brand New Box of Matches is a Knoxville bluegrass-folk duo sharing their music from Chattanooga to Asheville and anywhere in-between. Elizabeth Sherman’s lovely vocals shine while Ryan Hardison’s catchy guitar …