A heads-up to future engineers, mathematics majors, scientific thinkers, intellectual problem-solvers, and students of imagination and innovation. NASA invites you to share your genius.  (Editor’s note: We decided to share this information…

Motorists could learn a thing or two from professional drivers who log 80-110,000 miles a year. AAA predicts 50 million Americans will hit the road and skies this Thanksgiving, with 47.8 million driving to…

City services Thanksgiving holiday schedule adjustments for KAT bus routes; garbage and recycling pick-up, 311 and 211 calls.  Paige Travis, KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 23, 2020) – The City of Knoxville offices will…

“Dr. Jane George, 2020 TN Senate District 6 candidate, announces run for TNDP Chair for 2021” KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 2020) – “Today I announce my candidacy for Chair of the Tennessee Democratic…

KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 22, 2020) – Our mission is clear: to ensure a peaceful and secure transition of power, and for Congress, the Electoral College, and Tennessee officials to honor the accurate and…

Emmett Yette, a retired educator, coach, and mentor to many youths. After graduating from Tennessee State University, Mr. Yette’s coaching and teaching career spanned from Campbell High School in Rockwood, Tennessee, to…

KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 20, 2020) – If you are planning on doing some holiday shopping at the Outlets in Sevier County or take your out-of-town Thanksgiving guests on a tour to enjoy…

A Zoom reading of a semi-autobiographical political play by Knoxville playwright Summer Awad. WALLS: A Play for Palestine is a play written by Summer Ghasan Awad. Based on the playwright’s life, WALLS tells…

By Brian Canever KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 18, 2020) – Five years ago, KoJak Wells was in the stockroom of a Dollar General Store pushing aside storage containers to make room for a…

By Rhea Morgan November 15, 2020 Post-election developments appear to be heading in the right direction. For the first, on Sunday, Nov. 15, President Donald Trump recognized he lost (although he also…

By Jack Vaughan KNOXVILLE, TN (November 13, 2020) – Knox County shifted 8.5% in Democrats’ favor from 2016 to 2020, Trump’s vote share shrank 1.9%. Trump won with a +23.7 margin in…

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for schools across the country, but at Carter High School it gave a pair of student leaders the opportunity to step up. By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE,…

A few things are new with this Christmas in the City: For example, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance kicked in $26,000 to create the Peppermint Grove. Red and white lights have been wrapped…

The  City of Knoxville budget for 2020 allowed for 6 neighborhood traffic calming projects – with one in East Knoxville. Knoxville, TN (September 2020) – As recently as a few months ago, day…

The dedicated men of the Beta Theta Boule’ Foundation awarded five local scholars with college textbook scholarships and recognized non-profits for their ongoing contributions to the community. For 18 years, The Beta…

UPDATED AS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED. Commodities Distribution: Recipients must have ID, eligibility will be determined at the distribution site. O’Connor Sr. Center 10 am to noon, Saturday, Nov. 7th LT Ross Building…

Don’t succumb to the drama of 2020! There are many safe ways to let your hair down, relax and enjoy some much needed adult recreation. Some events are live streamed, and most…

Nationwide (November 3, 2020) – A five-part virtual “Pandemic Relief Seminar” is being offered by Knoxville College, via ZOOM. The 5-week series of seminars will focus on managing your finances during the…

CITY CREWS TO COLLECT  THOUSANDS OF TONS OF LEAVES TO BE COMPOSTED  KNOXVILLE, TN (November 2020)On Monday, Nov. 2, City of Knoxville Public Service Department crews will transition from collecting curbside brush…

Apply for a tuition-free college? Apply at www.tn.gov/tnpromise by November 2nd! There is also a federal deadline each academic year. The FAFSA is open and it is time to apply. The FAFSA…

  People across East Tennessee, and the country, are reeling from the impact of Covid-19, unable to pay bills and struggling to find employment.    East Tennessee (October 2020) – COVID-19 Emergency…

YMCA invites you to join a free challenge to reenergize spirit, mind and body during the ongoing coronavirus suppressions and restrictions. For all ages – We got this!   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct….

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2020) – A donation from UScellular has made a “maker space” at the Walter P. Taylor Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley located in East Knoxville….

OP-ED Submitted by Nancy Mott       Dear voters, I hope you’ll support Marquita Bradshaw for U.S. Senate! Marquita Bradshaw is truly a miracle candidate. In the Democratic primary she was…

OP-ED By Attorney Luke P. Ihnen (Submitted October 2, 2020) – Knox County Election Commissioners chose “party over safety.” Under state law, county election commissions are made up of five commissioners: three…