July August 2021

Sights, sounds, and smells bring back memories of the early days in the Marble City I spent my childhood and early teen years growing up in North Knoxville. Life was simple, and pleasures came easy in those long ago days. My…
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Historic downtown character enhances a flavorful Knoxville experience Knoxville’s historic Old City has become a walkable foodie tour, where cultures and cuisines collide to bring a variety of tastes sure to please all palates. I’ve…
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Finn’s Restaurant & Tavern makes diners feel at home—even with the ghost With his light green eyes, close-cropped red hair and tall, trim frame, owner Jon Ferrie of Finn’s Restaurant & Tavern could fit easily into a Colin…
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The University of Tennessee Gardens provides knowledge, growth, and serenity for all who enter It’s a Thursday morning in April in Knoxville and inside the University of Tennessee Gardens, volunteers, interns, professors, and gardens…
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How savvy people, just like you, use trusts to safeguard assets against potential lawsuits & creditors If you’re like most people, you’ve probably not given much thought to concepts like estate planning, establishing trusts, or…
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Caring for an aging parent puts life into perspective I have suddenly come to the realization that I am part of an aging population. I turn 70 this year and frequently ask my lovely wife, Mary Jane, if she is sure that I’m not going to…
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Make the most of outdoor time with your dog by planning well Living in East Tennessee at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau, it’s easy to find space outdoors where you can spend a good amount of time…
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Travis Wyrick turned a childhood obsession into a life-long dream For Knoxville producer, Travis Wyrick, everyday seems like a dream. Wyrick’s life in music began when he was 13. Inspired by the then new MTV channel, he spent hours…
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Tina Curry sees the world anew through hand-built animal sculptures It was 27 years ago when Tina Curry fell in love with sculpting. Then a graphic designer at Oak Ridge Laboratory, Curry’s job required her creativity, and yet she…
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“Dear Knoxonomist, My neighbor is threatening to sue me saying she slipped and fell after stepping in dog poo she believes to be from my dog. What should I do?” — Roger Dear Roger, The Knoxonomist is exceptionally fond of his canine…
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