Historian Rachel Yarnell Thompson will talk at this week’s “Brown Bag Lecture” at noon Friday, Jan. 24, at East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street. Admission is free, and …
Master Gardeners get awards
Knoxville County Extension Master Gardeners recognized four impressive volunteers at its Jan. 13 awards dinner.
Michael Smith, Cathy Carpenter and Barbra Bunting received awards for more than 500 hours of volunteer …
Know a good neighbor?
The Knoxville Office of Neighborhoods is accepting nominations for its annual Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award, which Mayor Indya Kincannon will present at the Neighborhood Conference on …
Gibi challenges: Adopt a drain
If you’re looking for a New Year’s project that makes an impact, Kathleen Gibi says “Adopt a Storm Drain.”
Gibi heads Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, a group that offers volunteer …
Caregivers take care
A new year is here and, for many, 2020 will bring special rewards and challenges in caring for an elderly parent or loved one.
According to the Institute on Aging, 65 …
Howard and Barbara Phillips: Doing a lot better
Howard Phillips just turned 80 and he shows up to work every day. “What else would I do?” he asks.
Wife Barbara works alongside him at Powell Auction and Realty. They …
Smokey and Santa invite all to Christmas Parade Friday
Santa Claus is coming to town and bringing Smokey with him this Friday, Dec. 6, at the 47th annual WIVK Christmas Parade in downtown Knoxville.
Smokey, UT’s costumed mascot, will serve …
Hillcrest Healthcare promotes Brandi Miller
Hillcrest Healthcare is excited to announce the promotion of Brandi Miller to regional staff education director. She will oversee the orientation and training programs for all new hires and assist …