The scene along Dolly Parton Parkway Friday afternoon would have been fit for a rock star. But the crowds came out for a 12-year-old Sevier County boy.
The Boot Scootin Ball raises money for Knoxville Area Project Access, or
KAPA. It works with physicians, hospitals and other health care
providers to provide donated medical care to those without health
insurance.
The Dogwood Arts Festival uncorked an event for the grown up when the
sun went down Friday night. Dogwood After Dark featured wine tasting in
Downtown Knoxville.
A familiar face joined Knox County Republicans Friday night for their
annual Lincoln Day dinner. Former presidential candidate and senator Ron
Paul was the keynote speaker.
The historic Gatlinburg Inn is making a comeback. It will reopen on May
1st under new management, but it's still owned by one the two families
who built and preserved the landmark for more than 75 years.
TDOC says several families have received calls from someone claiming to
represent the Comptroller's Office and offering to help release inmates
from prison.
Members of the 278th Armored Cavalry unit drove two military trucks to
schools in Knox County on Friday to pick up bags of donated clothing for
the PTA's "Spring Collection Drive."
