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1 week ago | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James |Jack Neely
Through its popular annual luncheon, the Knoxville History Project recognizes local historians who through research, public programs and published books and articles, have increased our collective knowledge of and appreciation for the city’s past. Known as the William Rule Award for Lifetime Achievement in Knoxville History, this recognition also honors the legacy of Captain William Rule, a major figure in the city’s history.
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1 month ago | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James |Jack Neely
Article by Paul James and Jack NeelyPhotography by Knoxville History Project, Shawn Poynter, and the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Originally published in West Knoxville LifestyleThis is the second part of a look at the city’s deep and endlessly fascinating musical history based on the publication of a new educational booklet by the Knoxville History Project.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James |Jack Neely
When checking the status of a flight, whether you are heading out of town or waiting on a family member or friend to arrive, it can be handy to know the three-digit code for the Knoxville airport. Those three letters—TYS—actually tell an interesting little story. TYS stands for Tyson, or more specifically, McGhee Tyson, for whom the airport is named. The Knoxville airport is a bit of a puzzle because it’s not even located in Knox County—and most people have no idea for whom it is named.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James |Jack Neely
Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured ArticleA long-unopened box of holiday cards reveals startling designs from a past eraArticle by Paul James and Jack NeelyPhotography by Knoxville History Project, Shawn Poynter Originally published in West Knoxville LifestyleFor close to 90 years, a box containing unopened Christmas cards, many depicting rich, stylish illustrations, was found in the attic of an old house off Alcoa Highway in South Knoxville.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James |Jack Neely
For anyone who has spent much time in Knoxville, there is one thing that you might encounter in almost every part of the city, and that’s Tennessee marble. It graces several impressive buildings downtown and you can see where it was once extracted at Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James |Jack Neely
The Gay Street Bridge is currently closed following a recent Tennessee Department of Transportation safety report. While it might remain closed for an extended time, now may be a good opportunity to reflect on the long history of the Gay Street Bridge, its predecessors, and how Knoxvillians crossed the river when there were no bridges there at all. When Knoxville was established in 1791, there was no river bridge for the pioneer settlers to cross and there wouldn’t be one for 76 more years.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
georgetownvoice.com | Chih-Rong Kuo |Paul James |Annemarie Cuccia
Georgetown may already be in the nation’s capital, but for students who want more hands-on experience at the center of political action, the university’s new undergraduate public policy degree brings the Capitol to the classroom. In February 2023, Georgetown announced a new A.B. in Public Policy, a joint program between the McCourt School of Public Policy and the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Paul James
During the second half of the 20th century, one of Knoxville’s best-loved painters was William Russell Briscoe (1899-1979), an artist who captured the spirit of ages past through his vivid depictions of the city’s historical events, lively street scenes, and old buildings. Raised in the Fort Sanders neighborhood near the university, Briscoe enjoyed an idyllic childhood in a prosperous family.
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May 18, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Jack Neely |Paul James
When originally posted on Facebook last year, the photograph of the Smoky Mountain Market on Chapman Highway--famous for making its own hotdogs—brought back vivid memories for thousands of locals who fondly remember this former Knoxville institution’s offerings. This month we also highlight our local beer heritage, the continuing spirit of the Kern Bakery, and one thing that happens only once– the making of a state, right here in Knoxville. 1.
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May 17, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Jack Neely |Paul James
Featured ArticleTHE KNOXVILLE HISTORY PROJECT CONTINUES ITS SERIES ON LITTLE-KNOWN PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED BY LOCALSArticle by Jack Neely and Paul James Originally published in West Knoxville LifestyleThese images are just a few more samples from our "Knoxville Shoebox" collection. The Knoxville History Project is always on the lookout for old family and personal pictures--especially when there’s something distinctly Knoxvillian about them.
