Belk Department Store picks up the tab for 2019 Austin-East Senior’s prom; Discovery Channel will sponsor 200 students from 4 area high schools. (KNOXVILLE, TN) – Prom season got a lot more…
Knox Schools’ Student Led Morning News Crews
By Josh Flory (KNOXVILLE, TN) – It was a Tuesday morning in the media lab at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, and 5th-grader Nevaeh Bandy was the center of attention. With…
Gibbs Elementary Wins $20K on the Ellen Show
By Josh Flory A light-hearted faculty meeting at Gibbs Elementary School led to a starring role for teachers and administrators this week on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” During their March faculty meeting,…
South-Doyle Middle Athletic Fields to be Upgraded this Summer
Knox County will move forward to proposed improvements to South Doyle Middle School’s athletic fields KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs solidified Knox County’s commitment to renovate and improve the athletic…
UPDATE to Let’s Read, Knox County Promotes Reading and Dr. Seuss
UPDATE ALERT ** ALERT ** Due to a rain delay for Knox County Schools, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will host a school-wide assembly with Superintendent Bob Thomas at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Mar. 1 at…
Beaumont School Benefits $102K from Farmers Insurance Grants
By Patricia Williams The principal of Beaumont Magnet School Windy Clayton makes the most of opportunities that can provide additional resources to the students and staff she oversees. Clayton wanted a business…
Sam E. HIll School in Lonsdale Celebrating Centennial with Alumni Luncheon
A pillar of the Lonsdale community is celebrating 100 years, the community is invited. By Josh Flory Sam E. Hill Primary School was founded in 1919, and moved into its current building in…
Gulliam to Speak Today at 2019 Black Issues Conference
Presentations from the East Tennessee Community Encouraged UPDATE from DEC 21, 2018) (KNOXVILLE, TN) Presenters are needed to participate in the 14th Annual Black Issues Conference on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 10am-4pm…
C‑SPAN BUS TOUR SWINGS into KNOXVILLE
ALERT: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IS ON THE BUS. A LAST MINUTE CHANGE IN SCHEDULE ROUTES THE BUS TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 from 8:45-10:30 am. (WASHINGTON – 1/11/19) C-SPAN’s…
Game Show Highlights Local High School Students
By Josh Flory The stage lights were bright, the cameras were rolling and Maggie Gordon was facing a question about the mass of subatomic particles. The West High School senior gave her answer…
KCS Students Have E-Book Library Access, Anytime from Anywhere
By Josh Flory Whether you’re traveling to Grandma’s house for the holidays, in line at the mall or just looking for a new way to read your favorite author, Knox County Schools…
Knoxville’s Central High Brings Home ‘Golden Football’ Championship
By Angela Dennis The Central High School Bobcats got a taste of sweet hometown pride as their Golden Football gleamed in the city lights down Gay Street during the WIVK Knoxville Christmas…
Vine Middle Students Focus on Reading and Community
By Josh Flory Jameiyes Mills, an 8th grader at Vine Middle Magnet School in East Knoxville, has done plenty of reading during his academic career. This year he read a novel he…
Scenes from Austin-East 50th Anniversary, 2018 Mardi Gras Homecoming Parade
The 2018 A-E 50th Anniversary and Homecoming parade were Friday, Sept. 28th.
Austin-East Celebrates 50 Years at Homecoming
Updated 9/28) (KNOXVILLE, TN) The 2018 Austin-East High School Homecoming this Friday, Sept. 28, is also school’s 50th Anniversary. Austin-East is the product of two racially segregated schools. Austin High School was where black…
Spring Hill STEM Teacher Earns Awards
Spring Hill (K-5) STEM educator Amanda Mims-Callahan recognized as Teacher of the Month by Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Technology, ORISE.
UT Students Return Enmass to Knox Village
They’re baaack. The fresh-faced, optimistic, energetic young people have infiltrated the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Some are adults and returning students while others are away from home for the first time. Make…
Senior Citizens Earned Bachelor’s Degrees
Eldrea Ann Taylor completed a journey that began over 30 years ago. At 63-years old, she has earned her Bachelor’s in Organizational Management from Nyack College in New York in May. She attended class on the Washington, D.C. campus. She also obtained her Procurement and Public Contracting Certification from the University of the District of Columbia this year.
A-E Students Voicing On the Airwaves
By Chuck Williams (KNOXVILLE, TN) “The Mouth” is back on the airwaves for a second season. The show airs from 1-2p.m., summer Mondays on radio station WJBE 99.7fm/1040am. The show is conducted…