Knoxville progressives and minorities hope five is the magic number as local political machines gear up to replace term-limited members of Knoxville City Council in November. Some also see an …
Knoxville-Area Legislators Chew On Conservative Chestnuts, “Diversity Things,” At Forum
Knoxville-area legislators chewed mainly on Republican red meat and conservative chestnuts during a luncheon late last week sponsored by the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists. Thirteen members of the …
Q&A: Amber Parker, Ijams Nature Center’s New Director
A veteran naturalist with Smoky Mountain roots will be Ijams Nature Center’s newest executive director. Amber Parker, 45, most formerly executive director of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station at Wallops …
Trees Knoxville: Protecting and Expanding Knoxville’s Urban Tree Canopy
Q&A: Tom Welborn, board chair Tom Welborn sees much more than a collection of foliage when he looks at trees. He sees a grove of economic benefits, improved air and …
From the Eastern Shore to East Tennessee: Amber Parker named new Ijams director
A veteran naturalist with Smoky Mountain roots will be Ijams Nature Center’s newest executive director. Amber Parker, most formerly executive director of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station at Wallops Island, Va., …