It’s a bit of a stretch to go from raising bear cubs to making chocolate to working to support two national parks separated by 3,500 miles. But if there’s a …
Bill Keeler: Gone to the birds
It wasn’t exactly a road trip. Wasn’t exactly a typical mission trip either. It also wasn’t just one trip. But a little over 15 years ago, Bill Keeler was subtly …
Joyce Wyatt: Never stop learning or teaching
Some people never fully grasp the concept of retirement. While working for pay may cease at some point on their life’s trajectory, the notion of a life of leisure never …
Jeana Vaughn: Don’t just complain, DO!
Jeana Vaughn is a busy woman. Through the week, the Halls resident works as a dental assistant in west Knoxville. In the evenings and on weekends she’s busy running her …
Chris Beatty: Step into the need
The last time Knox TN Today interviewed Chris Beatty (which can be read here), he was full of plans for 2020. As with other leaders of local non-profits, the president …
Ronnie Collins: A strong, steady hand
Here’s how a longtime Knoxville official describes Ronnie Collins: “A calm, steady hand who really knows how to analyze a situation and be a most effective advocate for his community.” …
Mae Killebrew-Mosley: Make it happen
There is no other way to approach life and its challenges than to hit it head on. At least, if you’re Mae Killebrew-Mosley that’s what you do.
“I was raised by …
Kim Frazier: Sustaining passion for Hardin Valley
Kim Frazier loves to talk about the place she’s called home for 25 years — Hardin Valley. It, as she said to the Rotary Club of Farragut last Wednesday, “has …