by Ralphine Major | Oct 28, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The brick structure is a focal point atop Summit Hill Drive. Often referred to as the “Old City Hall,” it is located diagonally across from the historic L&N Depot. (My column featuring the L&N appeared in The Knoxville Focus on...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 21, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Perhaps it is this time of year—in the fall—that has caused me to look back at some old photos. Or, perhaps it was my brother’s recent birthday celebration that reminded me of earlier times. It could be because this...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 14, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It is one of the most photographed scenes in the Smokies. The gristmill in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, links the past with today. The photo shown here is a throwback to the eighties. The Old Mill was one of our father’s favorite places. It also became...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 7, 2019 | Columnist, Major
150 Years and Strong! By Ralphine Major For 150 years, it has been a shining beacon in the Gibbs Community. Graveston Baptist Church celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, June 9, with a special service led by Dr. Jack Parrott, Pastor Emeritus of Black Oak...
by Ralphine Major | Sep 30, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Corryton’s Annual Possum Chase is set for October 12… but, the preparations started long before then! The Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters held a knitting workshop on August 6 at the First United Methodist Church of Alcoa....
by Ralphine Major | Sep 23, 2019 | Columnist, Major
Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, in her latest adventure! By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Drones have become very popular in a short period of time. They are used to help search for lost people as well as view natural weather disasters and highway accidents...
