Rev. Walter Krueger – Gordonville, Knoxville, and Memphis Pastor
A lonely confirmation record listed in our German Family Tree leads me to tell the story of yet another Lutheran pastor who spent some of his early years in Perry County. This man was also one of those Lutheran pastors who followed in his father’s footsteps. His father was the pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in...
Brittany’s Bites: Lemon Ricotta Pasta
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — INGREDIENTS:. 1 large lemon, for zest and juice (reserve some zest for garnish) 1. Boil pasta according to package directions. Keep al dente because it will cook longer when putting the sauce together. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water. 2. In small bowl, combine ricotta...
Knox County, TN – Winter Safety Update: Sheriff Remains on Snow Plan, Responding to...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knox County, TN – Drivers across Knox County are urged to stay off the roads today as the Knox County Sheriff’s Office continues operating under its Snow Plan due to ongoing hazardous winter weather...
WBB Preview: #15/15 Lady Vols at #1/1 UConn
No. 15/15 Tennessee (14-4, 6-1 SEC) begins a three-game stint of road games vs. ranked teams on Sunday, meeting No. 1/1 UConn (22-0, 12-0 BIG EAST) at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn. The Lady Vols face the Huskies at noon ET in a contest that will be televised on FOX...
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Knoxville in 2026?
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Knoxville in 2026?. If you're deciding whether to buy or rent a home in Knoxville in 2026, you're not alone. What used to be a simple answer has become more difficult as the economy continues to drift from historical norms. Previously, it...
Knox County, TN – Winter Driving Alert: Jackknifed Trucks on I-40; Multiple Crashes Reported...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, TN – Drivers across Knox County are facing dangerous travel conditions today as snow and ice continue to impact Interstate 40 and surrounding roadways, leading to multiple crashes and significant...
East Tennessee schools will close Monday due to weather: See the list
School is out on Monday! Several East Tennessee schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2, after a snowstorm swept through the region on Jan. 31. The storm blanketed several inches of snow on Knox County and the surrounding areas. Schools are closed due to the impacts of the snow, plus extremely cold temperatures on...
McGhee Tyson Airport extends runway closure due to snow
Flights leaving and arriving in Knoxville Saturday morning are likely to be delayed as McGhee Tyson Airport announced its airfield and runways are temporarily closed.
TDOT wants drivers off the roads as snow continues to fall across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As snow continues to fall across East Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said it’s very important to stay off the roads. While crews are continuing to salt and plow state highways and interstates, TDOT officials said they are not safe to travel on due to the slick...
Knox County’s Grim Tally: 272 Suspected Overdose Deaths As Tide Finally Turns
Knox County ended 2025 with 272 suspected overdose deaths, a grim number that still represents progress. The total continues a four-year slide in suspected fatal overdoses and ranks among the lowest full-year counts since the district attorney began publishing a live public dashboard in 2017. The tally is still...
