It’s doubtful whether Donald Trump is on his way to making America great again. But one thing that has been going great since he got elected is the stock market. …
Critiquing the Candidates for Knox County Schools Superintendent
The Knox County school board’s superintendent search committee is due to decide next week on the top two or three candidates for the post from among six finalists. Those chosen …
Rick Barnes’ Undersized UT Basketball Team Is Reminiscent of Rupp’s Runts at Kentucky a Half-Century Ago
In prior years, when Tennessee’s football season tanked as it did this year with devastating losses to South Carolina and Vanderbilt, I could look forward to the prospect of a …
The City Takes a First Step Toward Mixed-Use Zoning
After a false start last year, the city appears to be on the verge of lifting what amounts to a ban on residences in commercial zones outside of downtown. A …
The New Knox School Superintendent’s Mission: Impossible
Knox County’s search for a new school superintendent appears likely to discourage applicants who subscribe to the state’s mantra of raising student achievement on standardized tests and basing teacher evaluations …