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To Scott Barker of the KNS: Bravo!

Sunday, August 10, 2008 7:45 PM
Here's something I don't say very often: a story in today's Knoxville News Sentinel is such a masterful example of beautiful storytelling, it brought a tear to my eye. This piece by Scott Barker describes the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's Music And Wellness
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Feel Good Friday: "Chain of Fools"

Friday, August 08, 2008 9:03 AM
Given yesterday's election results, I think this week's Feel Good Friday post should somehow reflect the relationship between Knox County voters and many of our local elected officials. Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" describes that relationship pretty
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Knox County voters fall asleep

Thursday, August 07, 2008 11:10 PM
The Knox County primary election in February seemed to send a message that voters in this county were still angry over Black Wednesday and intended to exert their control over elected officials run amok; today's county general election proved that assumption
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David Neiwert on the TVUUC shooting

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:50 PM
David Neiwert, who has written extensively about eliminationist rhetoric from the right wing against liberals, had this to say about Sunday's tragedy in Knoxville: In reality, of course, rhetoric like this has historically played a critical role in some
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The day after

Monday, July 28, 2008 8:50 PM
Yesterday, a senseless act of non-random violence struck this city. A man, mad at the world and blaming liberals for his personal ills, targeted the innocent congregants of a progressive church in Knoxville, killing two and wounding seven. Like everyone
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Another night of bliss at the Northshore Brasserie

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:10 PM
As I mentioned recently , the Northshore Brasserie is one of two authentic French restaurants in Knoxville. Tonight, I joined four friends for another evening of exquisitely prepared classic French dishes. Just like the last time the five of us dined
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2008 Rossini Festival

Saturday, April 19, 2008 10:22 PM
I spent most of the day at the 2008 Rossini Festival in downtown Knoxville. It was a blast, and I'm exhausted. Just like last year , rain threatened this year's street party. Unlike last year, the rain stopped right before the street festival started.
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Wretched excess at the Northshore Brasserie

Sunday, April 06, 2008 12:52 PM
Last night, I joined four friends for dinner at the Northshore Brasserie for a birthday celebration. The verdict: wow. The Northshore Brasserie is one of two authentic French restaurants in Knoxville (I'm not including The Orangery in that list, since
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Some thoughts on Rob Curley's presentation

Friday, April 04, 2008 4:50 PM
Last night, I attended a dinner sponsored by the UT School of Journalism and Electronic Media, as part of this week's conference on Web journalism . I felt honored to be invited (since I'm not a journalist); I attended with some friends , and I also had
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Knox County Commission admits to breaking the Sunshine Law

Monday, March 24, 2008 11:40 PM
As a consequence of this debacle in our local government, Knox County Commissioners are under a court order not to violate the Sunshine Law again, under penalty of fines and possibly even jail time. Given the events of the last year and a half in this
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Restaurant review: the Crown And Goose

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 11:02 PM
I've been looking forward to trying out Knoxville's new gastropub, the Crown & Goose , ever since it opened in the Old City a week ago. I had my first taste of it tonight, and if they can maintain the quality and momentum I saw this evening while
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Three disappointments in one day

Saturday, January 26, 2008 3:38 PM
For several years now, I've had breakfast every Saturday morning at Italian Market And Grill here in Knoxville; it's become a regular ritual for me over the last three or four years. Their omelets have been consistently among the best in town, and I've
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Why you should vote early

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:12 AM
Early voting for the February 5 primary starts today in Knox County and runs through January 31. This election covers both the Presidential race and the primary for Knox County offices. We'll probably have a record turnout for this primary, due mostly
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Quote of the day (on the economy)

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:06 PM
Found in comments here : Perhaps it's easier to sell a $500K home than a $50K home or even a $150K home because the rich are getting richer and the poor and middle class are getting 38% on their Discover card. You said it, Mamaw. Share this post: Email
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Sunshine is a disinfectant

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 11:33 PM
So, let me see if I have this correct: Knox County Commission flagrantly, obscenely, and blatantly violates the Open Meetings Law, thumbing their collective noses at the people who elected them. They get smacked down by a jury for doing so, and the judge
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An interesting clarification

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:15 PM
Jack McElroy, editor of the News Sentinel, received a letter from a reader who had some questions regarding the recent lawsuit against Knox County Commission: Maybe McElroy could answer the following questions in his Sunday column next week. ... Just
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Fansler's ruling, visual metaphors, and the fat lady clears her throat

Saturday, October 06, 2007 3:24 PM
Today's News Sentinel features two articles reporting on yesterday's ruling by Chancellor Daryl Fansler in Editor Jack McElroy's victorious lawsuit against Knox County Commission. Under the banner headline " Judge tosses 12 ," the paper's above-the-fold
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The butler did it

Friday, October 05, 2007 3:09 PM
Knox County Chancellor Daryl Fansler handed down his ruling earlier today in the aftermath of Tuesday's "guilty-as-hell" verdict in Jack McElroy's lawsuit against Knox County Commission. I think Fansler's remedies are fair, the opinion well-reasoned,
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Intermission

Thursday, October 04, 2007 10:57 AM
Knox County Chancellor Daryl Fansler is expected to issue his remedy sometime today in News Sentinel Editor Jack McElroy's suit against Knox County Commission. Right now, the case floats in a kind of intermission between acts, and I strongly suspect the
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"Government guilty"

Wednesday, October 03, 2007 10:22 AM
"Government guilty" That's the banner headline in today's News Sentinel. Today's front page is plastered with news stories about yesterday's verdict in Editor Jack McElroy's lawsuit against Knox County Commission; the only story on the front page not
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