We asked our staff members to write whatever they wanted for this final issue of the Knoxville Mercury: memories, theories, parting thoughts. PLUS: Read “The Mercury Meltdown FAQ”—editor Coury Turczyn answers …
The Mercury Meltdown FAQ
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 …
A Lost Cache of Photos Reveals New Views of Turn-of-the-Century Knoxville
The subjects in the photos are random, yet deliberate. They are refined and raw, a fantastical mix of the mundane and memorable. It’s a literal snapshot of life in East …
Hudson K’s Christina Horn pursues her own sound, at last
The woman who just finished making a highly-electronic rock record, themed around the conflict between nature and technology, has been fighting technology for about three hours. Specifically, a tiny bent …
Q&A: Knoxville City Council 2017 Primary Candidates
Knoxville’s 2017 primary election begins Aug. 9 with early voting and concludes on election day, Aug. 29. There are 30 candidates for Knoxville City Council’s five open seats. Districts 1, 2, …