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1. The Illusion of Leaving by Jeannette Brown This novel set in west Texas evokes the emotional pull of home and upbringing and is full of humor and vivid characters. When a tornado razes part of her hometown, Jamie realizes…
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1. Burgers and dogs Let's start with what makes good picnic food. 1. Foods that travel easily. 2. That you can eat with your fingers. If you have a grill by that picnic table, fire it up for some good ol' tradition burgers and…
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1. Dixie Lee Farmers Market From 9 am to noon on Saturdays at 12740 Kingston Pike 2. Market at Mary Costa Plaza From 10 am to 1 pm on Wednesdays and 9 to 1 on Saturdays in the plaza at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The first hour…
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“I feel like the pandemic has changed my social life forever. Do you think we’ll ever get back to normal?”—Paul Dear Paul, The Knoxonomist recommends you stop whining about what was and find way to enjoy what is. Porchin’ at sunset,…
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Tennessee’s state parks reopened to day visitors on May 1. These five are an easy drive from Knoxville. Go enjoy the outdoors, but please maintain a safe distance from other visitors. 1. Seven Islands State Birding Park, Kodak.…
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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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Senior adults can find a class for nearly every interest, from Brexit to beekeeping. Henry Ford didn’t mince words when he talked about the importance of lifelong learning: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or…
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Advances in breast cancer screening, treatment put Knoxville ahead of many cities When it comes to breast cancer detection and treatment, Knoxville outpaces many cities many times larger. At two centers in the Dowell Springs medical…
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Bradley Walker might hesitate to pronounce the Latin motto of the Wounded Warrior Regiment, of which he is a member, but he lives its message every day. Etiam in pugna. Still in the fight. Despite losing his legs to an IED explosion in Iraq…
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