Finance + Legal Services

What Chickens Know About Retirement

Article by Eric Foster, CFP®, CPA My family has been among the ranks of backyard chicken farmers for about 15 years. We’ve raised batches of baby chicks in our garage under a heat lamp, battled hawks, snakes and other predators, and celebrated when the first egg appeared about nine months later. There is something universally charming about chickens. They are curious, oddly expressive, and, perhaps most importantly, remarkably productive. Spend even a few minutes around a backyard coop, and you...

Arts + Culture

Horses & Mules: Riders, Stables, Hack Cabs and Mounted Patrols in Knoxville History

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Images by Alec Riedl Knoxville Postcard Collection/KHP, McClung Historical Collection, Knoxville History Project Like any town in America, before the introduction of the automobile, Knoxvillians rode around on horseback. From its earliest days as a territorial capital to the present day, Knoxville has its own stories of special horses and riders that add a little color to the city’s history throughout the decades.   John Sevier, a frontier...

Education

Muse Knoxville Ages UP

Knoxville Children’s Science Museum Expands to Give More Children Opportunities to Explore STEAM First-Hand Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Malena Pierce, Muse Marketing and Communications Manager; Barry Slaiman, Volunteer Muse Knoxville turns 13 in August, and like most newly minted teenagers, it is experiencing the challenges and brand-new possibilities of an incredible next chapter as they age up.   To increase its capacity to serve more age groups, Knoxville’s only...

Life + Culture

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital

A True Story of Friendship: A Surgeon. A Farmer. And A Mule Named Glaze. Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Pat Watson and Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital It sounds like a good start to a Johnny Cash song.  But it’s really a story about two friends. One, a self-made East Tennessee farmer, owner-operator of a successful cow-calf and hay operation. The other, a Georgia native, pediatric general thoracic surgeon and Chief Surgical Officer. Both are committed to using their...

Arts + Culture

Family Photography Prep

Simple Tips To Help Your Family Feel Relaxed and Prepared Article by Chelsea Babin | Photography by Chelsea Babin Photography Family photos are about so much more than smiling at the camera—they're about preserving the little moments you'll want to remember for years to come. A little preparation before your session can help everyone feel relaxed and make the experience more enjoyable. Start by choosing outfits that coordinate instead of matching exactly. Soft, neutral colors and subtle...

Food + Beverage

Rainbow Snack Cups

A Colorful, Make-Ahead Treat That Helps Kids Build Healthy Habits and Lifelong Kitchen Skills Article by Knoxville City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Knoxville City Lifestyle Back-to-school season is the perfect time to stock the refrigerator with simple, healthy snacks for busy days. Whether you're packing lunchboxes, heading to after-school activities or spending time in the car, having nutritious options within reach makes snack time easier. The truth is, all of us can benefit from...

Arts + Culture

The Sky Is Not the Limit™

Beyond the Launch: How Artemis II Inspired the Next Generation of Aerospace Leaders Article by Chelsea Babin | Photography by ASTROrdinary Dobbs Foundation INC. When the Artemis II mission lifted off, it marked far more than another milestone in America's return to deep space exploration. For a group of seven students from the University of Tennessee's Tickle College of Engineering, the launch became an unforgettable lesson in innovation, possibility and the future of aerospace engineering...

Arts + Culture

Scenes From Knoxville's Juneteenth Parade & Celebration

Article and Photography by Leslie Wylie Bateman, Inside of Knoxville Music, marching bands, waving flags and cheering neighbors filled Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue as Knoxville gathered for its annual MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration. Organized by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, the parade began at Chilhowee Park, traveled along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and concluded with a fun, family-friendly festival at Dr. Walter Hardy Park.  Photo ID:  1...

Arts + Culture

World Cup Excitement Draws Crowds to Market Square

Article and Photography by Leslie Wylie Bateman, Inside of Knoxville Soccer fans packed Market Square on June 19 to cheer on the U.S. Men's National Team as it faced Australia in a FIFA World Cup match. The downtown watch party brought together supporters of all ages, transforming the square into a sea of red, white and blue as fans celebrated—and commiserated—through every moment of the match. Photo ID:  1. Big screen on the stage  2. Running of the flag 3. A tense moment  4. USA wins!  ...

Home Services

Young Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Success

Age Does Not Define Business Success—Perseverance Does Article by Chelsea Babin | Photography by Amy Campbell, ProClean Group LLC A new generation of entrepreneurs is proving that ambition isn't measured by age. While many of their peers are just beginning college or entering the workforce, young business owners like Caden Jones of Blount Home Services, and Brandon Rhodes and Chandler Ogden of ProClean Group, LLC, are building businesses that serve their communities while creating...