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 …
A short history of reporters fired from the Knoxville Journal
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 …
Memories of the Yardarm Tavern—and the Introduction of Tacos
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 …
High Drama on the Swan’s Bakery Delivery Route
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 …
Beating the Odds: The Gambling Nature of Old-School Journalists
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 …