Bullhead melody

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A memory captured in paint.
Imagine a crisp October morning in the mountains with friends. Escaping the stress of daily life and enjoying an idyllic day doing what calls the soul, …

CSX Bridge

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Last week Robin shared her painting of the CSX Bridge from the Scottish Pike Park.
Several years ago, I photographed that bridge from Neyland Drive on the north side looking for …

Rusty Rails

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

SoKno, hipster jargon for South Knoxville, is the hot spot these days!
With rapid area growth, the opening of Kern’s Food Hall, an array of new restaurants and retailers, it is …

Ayres Hall

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Probably the most recognizable building on campus, Ayres Hall is an integral part of the University of Tennessee history. Named after UT’s 12th president, Brown Ayres, its commemorative plaque was …

Free Ride

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A distinct downtown icon, the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) trollies make a lasting impression. There are three trolley routes and like the one in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, there is no …

Moon beam

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

The sun has received constant coverage with the recent solar eclipse “burned” into our minds with tens of thousands traveling cross country to see its minutes of glory. Don’t forget, …

Dan Lawson had a pretty place

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

We think of Cades Cove as a remote, solitary place. But there was once a buzz of activity in the community, much of it at the Lawson place.
Dan Lawson is …

Workday beginning

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

A trip into Cades Cove is usually made memorable with the spotting of some ever-present deer, the occasional bear and, if lucky, a nice coyote. Birds are abundant along with …