The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is happy to announce the launch of A.T.CAMP, a website that allows groups of six to ten hikers to find and register for campsites along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). This system is designed to help groups plan their hikes while avoiding overcrowding and the related natural and social impacts at […]
Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee (AFP-TN) State Director Andy Ogles released the following statement after Governor Haslam’s gas tax bill was approved by the legislature: “We’d like to thank the thousands of Tennesseans who called and emailed lawmakers in opposition to the gas tax hike; an additional thank you to the legislators who stood firm in their […]
Retired University of Tennessee Professor; Author of “Delta Fragments” Historic Rugby continues its year-long series of writer visits on Saturday, April 22, with a reading by Howard Ray Duncan. The reading is free and will be at the Harrow Road Café in Rugby at 7 p.m. The café will open for dinner at 5pm. All […]
NASHVILLE – The State Board of Education will hear and discuss the proposed draft of Tennessee Academic Standards for Social Studies at its April 20th workshop. The standards will be voted on first consideration the following day, April 21st. Members of the Standards Recommendation Committee (SRC), appointed by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of […]
Two big, boisterous happenings on Saturday, April 22, will entertain more than 160,000 people. But motorists also should anticipate street closures and unusual traffic patterns due to the University of Tennessee’s Dish Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium and the Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival International Street Fair on Gay Street. Rossini Festival Knoxville Opera […]
Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with The Ritchie Company, will present a world-premiere production of “The Island of Dr. Libris,” based on the 2015 New York Times best-selling novel by Chris Grabenstein. The play, adapted by Chris Grabenstein and Ronny Venable, will be performed May 5 through May 21, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 […]
On April 18 the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Master of Public Administration Program announces that Anne Wallace will speak as part of their Spring Lecture Series 2017. Mrs. Wallace will present Redevelopment From an Outward Core: What the City of Knoxville is Doing to Improve Streets, Leverage Investments, Deal with Burnout and Dirty Laundry. Her […]
Artisans, notable naturalist speakers, and monarch butterfly release are event highlights On Sunday, May 7, Heska Amuna Synagogue will be buzzing with outdoor-related activities – and the entire community is invited to fly by and join in the fun. “Bees, Butterflies and Birds” (“the B’s” for short) is an afternoon of family-friendly fun during […]
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on May 11, 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by JIMMIE THOMPSON, to BROADWAY TITLE, INC., […]
Pawn shop rejected by council By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The city’s new Alternative Financial Services policy got its first test Tuesday when Capso Properties requested the city council overturn a denial for a pawn shop at 3515 North Broadway. The company wanted to operate in the former location of the Harry Lane Superstore but […]