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A long ago tragedy in Farragut
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (254+ words) Posted by Beth Kinnane | Jun 9, 2026 | Farragut, Our Town Stories | 0 The Knoxville Fair (early in its association with the Tennessee Valley Authority) was in full swing in late September 1938. Back in those days, the awards for locally produced livestock were big…...
9-pounder in FC Lake + Childress honored for veterans work ++
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (498+ words) Posted by Sandra Clark | Jun 9, 2026 | Let's Talk-Neighbors | 0 A Knoxville woman has been recognized for her work with veterans organizations. Marilyn Childress was a U. S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class and earned the National Defense Medal for service during the Vietnam War. Marilyn…...
Above & Beyond: Knox County students build tiny homes for veterans
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (284+ words) Posted by Susan Espiritu | Jun 9, 2026 | Above & Beyond | 0 In today's competitive landscape, some people, organizations, and companies stand out by serving the community or customer by going "Above and Beyond' expectations. A group of Knox County students is making a lasting…...
Teaching kids about money from Pre-K through college
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (647+ words) Posted by First Horizon Bank | Jun 9, 2026 | Our Town Youth | 0 Dawn Papandrea provides Part II of our Teaching Kids About Money series. She reminds us, "It's never too early to focus on family cash conversations. From the fundamentals of saving money…...
6/9 HEADLINES: News and events from Knox, World, USA, Tennessee & Historic Notes
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (520+ words) Posted by KTT Staff Writer | Jun 9, 2026 | What in the World? | 0 Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, and WVLT. Preschool Story Time, A free weekly Tuesday preschool program, 10-11 a. m. at Knoxville Botanical Garden…...
Knoxville is growing, but it is not new
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (464+ words) Posted by Brandon Burley | Jun 8, 2026 | Feature | 0 Knoxville has become the kind of place people discover, move to, brag about, and sometimes complain about in the same week. That is not new. That is worth remembering, especially for newcomers. Knoxville was…...
Mission Monday: Empowering community ministries. Today's focus on United Way of Greater Knoxville.
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (286+ words) Posted by Susan Espiritu | Jun 8, 2026 | Our Town Ministries | 0 This column highlights several ministries actively seeking support, showcasing their unique contributions and the importance of community involvement. Together, we can empower these ministries to make a lasting impact. Each week, one…...
Mike Hammond speaks to KBA Barristers + State GOP may toss sheriff's primary
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (365+ words) Posted by Sandra Clark | Jun 8, 2026 | Let's Talk-Law | 0 Mike Hammond, clerk of criminal general session, criminal courts and fourth circuit (divorce and orders of protection), said he was proud to participate in a recent CLE hosted by the Knoxville Bar Association…...
Det. Brian Foulks: KPD's 2025 Officer of the Year
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (674+ words) Posted by Tom King | Jun 8, 2026 | Our Town Heroes | 0 Crafty. A really nerdy computer whiz. Determined. Perceptive. Adaptable. Witty. Master of one-line humor. Intense. Reliable. Thrives on tough investigations. A digger extraordinaire. Well, who have we here? Who we have here…...
Two East Tennessee caregivers shine light on dementia care
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (150+ words) Posted by KTT Staff Writer | Jun 8, 2026 | Our Town Health | 0 Two Morning Pointe associates, Heidi Attaway of Knoxville and Tameica Johnson of Powell, were recently recognized by Alzheimer's Tennessee with Caring Hearts Awards for the impact they make in residents' lives…...