New hours at Parrott-Wood Memorial Library

Parrott-Wood Memorial Library wants to announce new COVID-19 hours.  The new hours are designed to suit the needs of school-age children who will be doing virtual classes.  Director Donna Phillips states she would like the parents to call 865-933-1311 to set up a time...

The Power in Teamwork

With teamwork, the near-impossible can not only become possible but a reality.  This was borne out recently with regard to an abandoned low vision reading instrument in Knoxville, an astute new Lions Club member, information gleaned from a Lions Club zone meeting, a...

Ancient Sounds concert postponed

Due to a forecast of inclement weather this weekend, the Ancient Sounds Outdoor Concert Series on September 13 will be postponed to Sunday, September 20. Grayson Subaru presents the 5th Annual Ancient Sounds Outdoor Concert Series on Sunday, September 20, 2020! Enjoy...

TDOE Announces 2020-21 Tennessee Teacher of the Year

  Knox County Schools Art Teacher Receives Top Statewide Educator Honor    The Tennessee Department of Education announced Kami Lunsford, a 14-year music teacher from Karns Middle School, is the 2020-21 Tennessee Teacher of the Year.     Out of nine finalists...

Second Saturday Concert Series Wraps Up Sept. 12

The 2020 Second Saturday Concert Series concludes this weekend at the Cove at Concord Park and near the pavilion at Clayton Park.   The free concerts are held 6 to 8 p.m. July through September on the second Saturday of each month. Attendees are encouraged to...