by design | Oct 13, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Two days before the start of early voting, and less than one month from the November general election and all is quiet in Knoxville. Not that the re-election of Governor Haslam, Senator Alexander, or Congressman Duncan is in any real danger. One of...
by Steve Hunley | Oct 12, 2014 | Archives, Hunley
By Steve Hunley The upcoming election for the 2nd district board of education seat is one of the most important races on the November ballot. The outcome of that particular race will define the future direction of education in Knox County. Jamie Rowe, Tracie Sanger,...
by Ray Hill | Oct 12, 2014 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill John Nance Garner of Texas was one of the most colorful politicians of the twentieth century. It was Garner who made one of the most oft-repeated comments about the vice presidency. Garner described the office as not being “worth a bucket of warm...
by design | Oct 12, 2014 | Absher, Archives
By Sally Absher sallyabsher@gmail.com On October 2, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Commissioner Jeff Ownby and affected families joined together to recognize National Dyslexia Month in Knox County. Mayor Burchett presented the families with a mayoral proclamation and...
by Joe Rector | Oct 6, 2014 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I know that most of us have few friends but many acquaintances. However, for the sake of argument and the development of this piece, I’m going to talk about “friends” in a larger context. It’s been my good fortune over the years to have come into contact...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 6, 2014 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major She arrived a few days ago, but Mother Nature has not yet presented her in full splendor. Just before she came, East Tennesseans celebrated the start of another school year and the Tennessee Valley Fair with cotton candy, crafts, candied apples,...
