Tim and Kelly Burchett pose with Joan and Victor Ashe at a reception for the Burchetts at the Ashe home Oct. 17. Others present included Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell, …
‘Hey buddy. What’s your name?’ HK Derryberry to speak in Hardin Valley
On Nov. 4 and 5, Hardin Valley Church of Christ will host inspirational speakers HK Derryberry, 27, severely disabled but with a prodigy-like memory, and Jim Bradford, 74, his mentor.
They …
Heska Amuna Synagogue to host art reception
A world of art treasures and a rich history awaits community members at Heska Amuna Synagogue, which will host a wine and cheese, dessert and hors d’oeuvres reception Saturday, Oct. …
West Knox Lions plan pancake breakfast
The West Knox Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, 106 Major Reynolds Place on Bearden Hill.
The Lions will be …
Eagle Scout brothers build nature walk, benches for Children’s Center
When Will Roberson restored the nature trail at the Children’s Center of Knoxville for his Eagle Scout project, he did more than give small children a place to take nature …
Smart buildings, green energy and new vision mark UT changes
Construction is hard to deal with, but sweeping changes underway are moving the University of Tennessee campus into the nation’s top 25 public universities.
That was the message Dave Irvin, associate …
Ruthie Carey honored with memorial pavilion
Late Westminster Presbyterian Church elder Ruthie Carey was always doing special things for others, says her friend Betty Hanes.
“She was really well known and very loved,” Hanes says.
Carey died in …
City reworks Forest Park intersection
The Bearden area has a spiffy new intersection, thanks to efforts of the city. Officials came Thursday to inspect and celebrate.
According to a city statement, the project was initiated to …