Christine Plothow
Emergency Preparedness In 2024
In the last month, the South has been ravaged by natural disasters. Two hurricanes, one a Category 4, the other a Category 3, went through Florida and caused flooding in western North Carolina and...
Knoxville Area All-Inclusive Playground Guide
Playgrounds are for everyone right? The answer is yes and no. Traditional playgrounds are created for kids with no known disabilities. Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has required public spaces to...
Going For The Healthy Gold
Like many people, I was glued to my tv during the two weeks of the Paris 2024 Olympics. All the incredible athletic feats left my kids and me awed-inspired and sometimes in tears because...
Spend The Best Six Days Of Summer At The Anderson County Fair
Nothing says summer more than a visit to the county fair. Mark your calendars for the best six days of summer because the Anderson County Fair starts on July 15!
General Information
The Anderson County Fair starts...
Skills I Will Be Teaching My Children This Summer
Swimming, hiking and going to the movies. These are all things my children think we will be doing this summer. And yes, they will be doing all of those activities. However, with the extra...
Summer Events In Oak Ridge
School is out for the summer, so it's time to make summer bucket lists where we can do all the fun things we want to do.
Here is a list of activities in Oak Ridge...
Oak Ridge Playground Round-Up
Come play in Oak Ridge! Oak Ridge is a family-friendly community located about 20 miles northwest of Knoxville. The city has several public playgrounds that are all surrounded by green spaces, which are great...