The Black Lillies

Knoxville’s famed band The Black Lillies combines the familiar sounds of rock & roll with the down-home folk tunes we know and love. Led by lead singer Cruz Contreras, the band has been actively performing and producing music for more
Read More...

The Color Purple

Will the blue wash over Knoxville’s traditional red political landscape. On a WATE-TV show in 2003, after Bill Haslam was elected Knoxville mayor, I concluded that he might be the “last overtly Republican mayor of Knoxville.” That could
Read More...

Forged in Faith

Knoxville offers places of worship to cater to a wide range of convictions and lifestyles. The American South has long been touted as the heart of our nation’s religious lifeblood. Faith permeates the fabric of nearly every facet
Read More...

Enforcer of fair play

John Wright For ten years, John held the crucial, load-bearing position of an SEC referee. This necessary position was laced with the immense pressure as the eyes of many watched his every move. He dodged the occasional 250-pound
Read More...

Equine Extraordinaire

Reagan Campbell Many people take decades to find their true passion, something they focus on with veracity and laser-sharp focus, and many spend their entire lives without ever finding that one special thing. However, there is the
Read More...

A Nose For Justice

Knoxville’s Police Department utilizes man’s best friend to crack down on crime. Police dogs have been helping the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) take a bite out of crime for more than a century. It all started in the late
Read More...

Erick Baker

Knoxville's own returns home for a two night engagement. Local singer-songwriter Erick Baker credits much of his career beginnings to Knoxville, where he played just about every venue he could. In 2007 he received the opportunity of a
Read More...

Leader of the Blue

Eve Thomas When charting the rise of Knoxville’s Chief of Police, Eve Thomas, there’s a clear trail of hard work, building block by block as she earned the respect and trust of her colleagues. However, her life could have quite
Read More...

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More