Monthly Archive: May 2012

“Uncle Travis” Still Going Strong

“Uncle Travis” Still Going Strong

All three of my kids went through A.L. Lotts Elementary School and “Uncle Travis” haas always volunteered. He was honored last week by the school and his Kiwansis Club. At 92 he is still...

It is Time to Party as the Sunsphere turns 30

It is Time to Party as the Sunsphere turns 30

There will be a birthday picnic lunch for the 30th Birthday of the Sunsphere. You know the Sunsphere. Knoxville’s iconic landmark that was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. It has been confused for...

NFL Football Player Junior Seau Dies

NFL Football Player Junior Seau Dies

12 time Pro Bowl NFL player Junior Seau was discovered this morning by his girlfriend dead in his home. His death was apparently from a self inflicted gun shot. A gifted athlete and a...

Mayor Burchett Takes His Turn!

Mayor Burchett Takes His Turn!

Mayor Burchett presented his 2012/2013 budget recommendation yesterday. No surprise to anyone (including the School Board or Superintendent, I am sure) that the request for $35 million this year was not located. It was...