Tonka was one of the most beloved animals ever at Zoo Knoxville. The 46-year-old elephant lived at the zoo for 43 years and was its last remaining elephant. Tonka was euthanized May 8 and leaves a legacy that will not be forgotten. “In perhaps what is the most powerful remembrance possible, his memory will live […]
This year, the personal-finance website WalletHub released a report on the best cities for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Scruffy City secured the No. 13th spot out of 200 cities, in no small part due to our unique parade. “This year was hands down the best,” said Christy Watkins, co-founder of the Knox St. Patrick’s […]
Ahead of next week’s big thaw, when the 6.5 to 10 inches of snow that fell Jan. 15 on East Tennessee will finally melt, the Tennessee Valley Authority is monitoring how runoff may affect river levels. TVA’s River Forecast Center balances water levels along the Tennessee River, where snow runoff may push the federal utility […]