2019

William S. Rukeyser You could argue that journalism is in Bill Rukeyser’s blood. For many years, Bill's father Merryle wrote seven newspaper columns per week for International News Service. Growing up with the sounds of his father’s…
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Aaron Richardson In an alternate universe, Aaron Richardson may very well be a dentist. Fortunately, in this realm, Aaron took quite a different path. Graduating from UT Martin with a degree in cellular and molecular biology, his original…
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With support from the community and a loyal band of volunteers, the Young-Williams Animal Center has steadily grown in size and scope. Eleven years ago, Dawn Childress walked into the Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville…
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Fond memories reverberate through stacks of wax. I miss records. I’m not talking about CD’s or downloading songs from iTunes. I mean phonograph records. You know, the round vinyl things with the hole in the middle. Okay, I know that…
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Soccer Taco Northshore Town Center wants patrons to “open their ears” to new dishes. You know you’ve walked into a restaurant that’s serious about soccer when you see Megan Buzzeo, charismatic former goalkeeper for Farragut High and UT…
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Lessons learned from one of Tennessee's most famous statesmen. The post-World War II baby boomer generation grew up with Walt Disney’s Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier, starring Fess Parker in the title role: Born on a…
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Owen Ragland followed his father into the Air Force and led all three of his children along the same path. The frequent moves the military requires can be challenging, especially for the spouse who is organizing them and managing the…
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With the rise of movie streaming platforms, it’s easier than ever to bring media directly to the consumer. On our televisions at home, our laptops, and even our phones, there are thousands of choices at our disposal. However, convenience…
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Jerry Askew never planned to stay in Knoxville for long. “I expected to stay here three or four years and move on,” he says. “I got married. We had some babies. And before you knew it, it was home.” For the community, it has been a…
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