From the Bottom Up

Rev. Harold Middlebrook photo

A community pays tribute to historian, civil rights leader and baseball booster Robert Booker’s legacy on what would have been his 90th birthday.

Breaking Ground in the Bottom

Photo of Randy and Jenny Boyd

Officials celebrate the beginning of Knoxville’s stadium construction and pay tribute to the history of a neighborhood demolished by urban renewal.

Stadium Costs Come into Focus

The proposed publicly financed sports and entertainment venue would have a higher sticker price but cost less to finance than previously estimated.

Planning Ballpark Benefits

Randy Boyd has teamed with community organizations on the proposed multi-use stadium project, but some want a more comprehensive agreement.

Public Stadium, Private Development

Smokies owner Randy Boyd says a publicly built ballpark is essential for baseball’s return to Knoxville and the accompanying private investment.

Hope on a Holiday

Amid social unrest, Juneteenth is a time for many in Knoxville to celebrate emancipation while working toward equality.

Bringing Beauford Delaney Home

Delaney House

With $25,000 in county funding, a plan to create a museum for Knoxville’s most lauded and haunted visual artist moves forward.