Powell area added to mosquito spray schedule

The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in the West Emory Road area of Powell. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will spray for mosquitoes...

The Pointe at Lifespring Adds New Team Member

The Pointe at Lifespring, a new senior living community currently under construction, is pleased to announce Annie Smalley as the Assisted Living Director for the new community. Located in Knoxville, the new assisted living and memory care community is expected to be...

Haslam proclaims October 9-15 Earth Science Week

TDEC to Provide Earth Science Week Toolkits to Teachers Across the State   Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has proclaimed Oct. 9-15 Earth Science Week to promote the important role that geology and other earth sciences play in Tennessee’s safety, health, welfare and...

Weekend street closures in downtown Knoxville

  A unique outdoor dinner celebrating Knoxville’s 225th anniversary, a farmers’ market, a movie screening, a 5K race and a festival will make for a festive downtown this weekend. Motorists are advised that some streets – and the Gay Street Bridge on Sunday night...