My Mother’s Daughter
While I was growing up, my mom's famous words after every disagreement we had were "just wait until you have a child of your...
Mama’s Performance Review
So nobody handed me a guidebook in the delivery room and said, "Here you go dear. Here are your expectations for the year and...
Why I Quit Wearing Make-Up (and You Can Too)
Okay, before anyone who actually knows me calls me a liar, let me confess that I do, in fact, wear make-up sometimes. I get...
Kick off Summer with a BANG – 4th of July Happenings
(Events in chronological order)
Freedom Fest - Alcoa
6pm - 10 pm Saturday, June 27 In addition to the dazzling display of explosives, an entertainment stage will be...
Summer Heat and Tips for Your Car from PRO TOY {Giveaway}
For Barry Dickey, owner of PRO TOY, devastating personal loss didn't mean a collapse in spirit but instead led to a greater devotion and...
Letting Go Of Good
There are a lot of good things in our lives. We are busy people, always going, doing. And most of what we are doing...
Those Summer Nights
I grew up during that amazing time when summers were spent almost exclusively outside. Even during those fluke, pop-up thunderstorms, we’d traipse down to...
In + Around Knoxville
Safety City Knoxville Summer Hours
Safety City Knoxville is opening for summer! This kid favorite will open for its public summer hours starting Tuesday, June 4th. Children can ride...