Last month, South Sudanese student Betty Asha began classes at Maryville College, her journey to a college education supported by local donors through the Knoxville-based group Africa Education & Leadership …
Lions Club vol Jim McFarland wants all to see clearly
Fountain City resident and West Knox Lions Club member Jim McFarland would be the first to tell you that it takes a village of caring people to provide the eye …
Jump, jive at Sock Hop V!
You can bibbity-bop at the sock hop Friday night!
The Knox County Museum of Education will host Sock Hop V from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the museum, …
Tai chi classes offer gift of flexibility, balance
The local chapter of the Taoist Tai Chi Society (TTCS) is offering beginning classes in a dozen locations in Knoxville and Oak Ridge starting in June.
Founded some 50 years ago …
Volunteer Olivera Dessieux makes giving a year-round pastime
When Olivera Dessieux’s children go shopping with her, they keep an eye out for things that have kid appeal. It’s not because they want to bug their mother to buy …
Talking books with Emily Ellis
Emily Ellis hadn’t worked for the Knox County Library for more than a couple of months when she came up with the notion of having a monthly brown-bag book discussion. …
Bagwell entertains fellow Knoxville High grads at reunion
Alumni of Knoxville High School celebrated the accomplishments of eight fellow graduates at the 2019 All-Class Reunion & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, May 4, at Bearden Banquet Hall.
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Leadership guru Andrews talks happiness, resiliency
No one is issued a magical guide to success when navigating the world of work. But no one has to go it alone, either. There are mentors everywhere – some in …