‘The Madam and the Trash Can’: An Afternoon in Hazel Davidson’s Parlor
A few weeks back I interviewed Knox expat Douglas Stuart McDaniel about his new book, “The Dark Water Gospel: An East Tennessee Anthology.” As promised, we’re now sharing a chapter excerpt from it. Want more where this came from? The Dark Water Gospel is available on locally...
ICE Operation in Sevier County Leads to Over 100 Arrests in a Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Federal immigration officials say 117 people were arrested during a weeklong enforcement operation in Sevier County and surrounding areas in East Tennessee. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the operation took place from May 24 through May 30 in partnership with ICE
Anderson County halts any data center construction in rural areas
By a unanimous vote Monday, June 15, the Anderson County Commission took action to stop data centers from being constructed in the rural areas of the county. The motion for a two-year moratorium was proposed by Commissioner Chad McNabb, of the Claxton area, and approved by all 16 commissioners . The vote came after a h
Knoxville-area Salsarita’s locations offering deal to benefit Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Several Knoxville-area Salsarita’s locations are offering a special deal benefiting Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Starting June 15 and running through July 31, those who donate $15 to the hospital at a Salsarita’s will receive a free $15 gift card in return. The following...
‘That’s been the natural reaction’ – Vols insider addresses whether Jim Knowles deserves blame...
One of the big reasons why the Tennessee Volunteers landed Penn State Nittany Lions transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman this offseason was because of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
11 East Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries Locals Don’t Talk About But Secretly Adore
The restaurants people rave about are not always the ones with the biggest signs or the busiest parking lots. Sometimes the most memorable meal comes after a wrong turn, down a quiet road, or inside a building you might have driven past without a second glance. East Tennessee is full...
McDonald’s bringing back Fried Apple Pie for a limited time
The menu item — which was phased out nationally in 1992 — will be available starting later this month.
TDOT outperforms on Alcoa Highway; Snowden new director
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is constructing major improvements to Alcoa Highway (State Route 115, US 129) in Knox and Blount counties. The DOT dreamed big on this one – so big that the 13-mile project was divided into seven segments (three are done). Traffic usage outgrew Alcoa...
Friday is a THP Sobriety Checkpoint evening at the White Bridge
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of June, and a second June checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, Friday (June 19) evening around dusk. On Friday night, June 19, THP and other law enforcement units will..
Flying Biscuit Cafe is a breakfast lover’s dream | Grub Scout
The Grub Spouse is a breakfast fanatic; any time of day is the right time for bacon and eggs and the like in The Spouse’s book. Naturally, there was a lot of enthusiasm there for my most recent outing, to Flying Biscuit Café in the Turkey Creek development. I’m not usually a big early eater, but I was uncharacteristica
