With our announcement in the July 6 issue that we would cease publishing the Mercury, many readers asked us questions in emails and social media. Here are some answers. Why …
Goodbye, Knoxville
After more than two years, 108 issues, and a lot of really hard work, the Knoxville Mercury will publish its last regular issue on July 20. The reason is pretty …
Random Acts of Flowers nears a milestone in its mission to spread emotional well being
Q&A: Larsen Jay, founder Random Acts of Flowers may be one of Knoxville’s most well known nonprofits. That’s because its mission makes so much sense that it’s remarkable no one …
The 2017 Mercury Fundraising Campaign: Do You Give a Buck?
You’ll have to forgive us the pun, but we need your attention: It’s time for our annual reader fundraising campaign to keep the Knoxville Mercury going. So, for us, this …
Work Matters Provides a More Personal Approach to Disability Employment
Q&A: Burke Brewer, founder Burke Brewer says that she learned at an early age—volunteering at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute—that those with disabilities are often segregated and treated differently. The realization …