Dogwood Arts’ First Friday: Glass Guys

Celebrating East Tennessee’s Finest Glass Artists Dogwood Arts’ First Friday events and exhibitions support the creativity of local and regional artists. To kick off the new year, Dogwood Arts will present artworks created by the talented Glass Guys who call...

January Classes at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center

Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will be offering the following classes in January: Landscape Painting with Sherry Smith, Dichoric Pendant with Donna Gryder, Pottery on the Wheel with Sandra McEntire, Handbuilding with Judy Brater, and Nuno Felted Scarf with...

Knox County Solid Waste offers Christmas tree recycling

What:         Christmas tree recycling                         When:        Throughout the month of January 2017   Where:       Dutchtown Convenience Center – 10618 Dutchtown Rd Halls Convenience Center – 3608 Neal Dr John Sevier Convenience Center – 1950 W. Gov....

No Habla Ingles

By Joe Rector Stepping outside our comfort zones is a scary thing. Little control over many situations is available, and our nerves are frayed in dealing with the simplest tasks. We can learn so much about the rest of the world and, in some cases, learn to empathize...

Continuing

  By Rosie Moore I want to add the various tributes to Christmas that are celebrated around the world. A very interesting country that celebrates Christmas is India. Compared to other religious festivals, Christmas is quite a small festival in India, due to the...

Street Creds

By Dr. Jim Ferguson About this time every year, lady friends of mine begin to talk about how stressed-out they are. Apparently, their nurturing gene shifts into full throttle as the winter solstice nears, and women feel they must make Christmas “magical” for their...