2022

Immunity for companies leaves Tennesseans wondering who’s right The challenge facing Tennesseans and the world about Covid-19 vaccines is what to believe, who to believe, and when to believe what we’re told about them—and if there’s…
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The Smoky Mountain Air Show Returns to East Tennessee Four F-18 Super Hornets roar down the runway towards take-off. As they lift off the tarmac, wheels up, they move into perfect synchronization lifting skyward. The hallmark of this…
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As a young boy, I loved everything about baseball. Well, almost everything. I wanted to be part of the team, build friendships, and enjoy the thrill of victory. Being somewhat of a nerd, I never found my rhythm in the sport. Yet despite my…
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The excitement was palpable as we neared the entrance to Ijams Nature Center in search of an epic morning of adventures. My niece could hardly contain her enthusiasm for what was to come. Each year as birthdays approach, my husband…
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I will never forget a local attorney telling me he thought the courtroom was a scary place, a place where he is unwilling to go. I couldn't help but think about how weak his position would be in a negotiation. The insurance company's…
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We have a lovely long Fourth of July weekend coming up — time to celebrate! But don’t wait until the Fourth to get started! Here are some enjoyable options for every day of the weekend. Friday: Start the weekend off right with…
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For his love of Knox County Mobile Meals, volunteer Charley Wood recently walked more than 200 miles across Spain. Charley has been a Mobile Meals volunteer since 1995, delivering to homebound clients every Thursday he is in town.…
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Happy 230th anniversary, Knox County! Gov. William Blount created Knox County on June 11, 1792, from parts of Greene and Hawkins counties. Named for American Revolutionary War General Henry Knox, it was, at the time, much larger than it…
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Looking for something to do with your dad on Sunday? Sure, he’d love a burger and a cold beer in the back yard, but why not get out there and try some of what Knoxville has to offer? Consider one of these experiences instead: For…
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The clash over the governor's proposed Hillsdale College partnership The less school students know the good about their country, the less likely they are to care about their country. That’s among the education problems Gov. Bill Lee is…
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