Different kind of summer

Different kind of summer By Joe Rector This summer has been different. I shouldn’t call it summer because so far, we haven’t had anything approaching a typical summer day. During this time of year, I’ve undertaken some major projects. The jury is out on how they will...

Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com The bright lights of the July 4th fireworks were barely dimming as “Christmas in July” was ramping up.  This midyear event is a visible reminder of how quickly the 2023 calendar year is moving on.  As a...

Tennessee’s Top Four Games This Season

Tennessee’s Top Four Games This Season By Mark Nagi Folks, you might not realize it yet, but football season is right around the corner. SEC Media Days will invade Nashville next week, giving us the ultimate combination of bachelorette parties and Alabama fans. Just...

All-time favorite players and games

All-time favorite players and games By Tom Mattingly In this business, people are always asking intriguing questions, whether it’s on the street, in restaurants, via E-mail, or on the telephone. Fans are nothing if not dedicated to their craft. There are precious few...

Publisher’s Positions

Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Housing Crisis For Whom? For the better part of two years, building slowed during COVID.  That caused a housing problem in this country.  We hear a lot of rattling about a “housing crisis” inside the City of Knoxville especially. ...