Scrambling to Buzzard’s Roost

Maggie and Caesar photo..

A ‘thigh-burning’ climb, elusive landmarks and a beagle mix named Caesar on a trek in Cherokee National Forest near Hartford.

Powell School Rezoning Proposed

Powell school rezoning chart.

KCS officials say the plan for North Knox County will relieve overcrowding at Powell Elementary and eliminate the need for portable classrooms.

Conflicts on the School Board

Henderson screendhot

Politics is adding a layer of complexity to the lawsuit seeking to establish a Christian-run charter school in Knox County.

Torpor on Tellico

Fishing photo

A winter fishing trip came up empty except for sunshine, fellowship and “the best damn bbq in East Tennessee.”

Rysewyk’s Report Card

Rysewyk photo

The Knox County Schools superintendent landed ‘above expectations’ in his annual performance evaluation.

Views Obstructed, Insights Gained

Maggie on the trail photo,

The passage of years can alter vistas, but it doesn’t diminish the pull of Pappy’s Point in the Urban Wilderness’ Baker Creek Preserve.

Farm-to-Table Vol Burgers

Cumberland Food Hall photo

UT Dining offers university-raised beef for hamburgers served at the newly opened Cumberland Food Hall and other locations.

Affirming Education for All

Anne Templeton photo

In a bipartisan vote, a split school board urges lawmakers to reject efforts to exclude students based on their immigration status.

Grading Charter Schools

Charter schools photo

Emerald Academy aced its annual evaluation, but Knoxville Prep produced mixed results in a challenging first year.