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Boxed Possum and Brother Jack’s

In Restless Native by Chris WohlwendAugust 7, 2017leave a COMMENT

One of the many necessities required by those working late into the night is knowledge of where to find great food after 2 a.m. Or food that is at least …

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A short history of reporters fired from the Knoxville Journal

In Restless Native by Chris WohlwendJune 21, 2017leave a COMMENT

The last time Speedy was fired from the Journal came on a Friday afternoon when he was arrested for public drunkenness a hundred yards or so from the office. At …

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Memories of the Yardarm Tavern—and the Introduction of Tacos

In Restless Native by Chris WohlwendMay 10, 2017leave a COMMENT

On a Friday night early in 1967 I was introduced to the Yardarm Tavern, a bar on Forest Avenue at the intersection of 11th Street, in the far northeast corner …

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High Drama on the Swan’s Bakery Delivery Route

In Restless Native by Chris WohlwendApril 19, 2017leave a COMMENT

Gilbert’s Grocery, on Mississippi Avenue in North Knoxville’s Lonsdale neighborhood, held the distinction of being my most reliable order when I was responsible for a Sunday delivery route at Swan’s …

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Beating the Odds: The Gambling Nature of Old-School Journalists

In Restless Native by Chris WohlwendMarch 29, 2017leave a COMMENT

Soon after I started work at the Knoxville Journal, I was introduced to a game called Far-Away. It was simple, easily played during work, and involved absolutely no skill. The …

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