VOL. 45 | NO. 51 | Friday, December 17, 2021
McKissack, volunteers roll up their sleeves to restore city’s shine
Alanna McKissack is constantly surprised at how few people know about Keep Knoxville Beautiful, an environmental stewardship and beautification nonprofit founded in 1978 to help clean up the city before the 1982 World’s Fair. Then again, she didn’t know about it herself until she went to work there.
JOE ROGERS: MY TAKE
If the ticking clock on the gift-buying season finds you still wondering what to get that discerning reader on your Christmas list, here’s an author suggestion:
NEWSMAKERS
University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering faculty members Michela Taufer, Tony Schmitz, Yilu Liu and Lin Zhu were included in research teams that have been honored with R&D 100 awards.
UT SPORTS
After a fall filled with offensive electricity on the football field, the Tennessee basketball programs are shining a light on the other side of the ball. Both teams have made a mark with solid defense and rebounding as they prepare for big showdowns Saturday.
TENNESSEE TITANS
Through eight years, Taylor Lewan has had an up-and-down career for the Tennessee Titans.
The Tennessee Titans are going to have to win games with the defense for the foreseeable future.
Things are about to get tougher for the Titans, who snapped a two-game skid coming off their bye week with a shutout against Jacksonville last week. They now head to Heinz Field to play a desperate Pittsburgh Steelers team that is in danger of missing the postseason. Let’s look at the Titans’ mission for Sunday.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
One of the perks of buying a new vehicle is that it offers features that promise a safer and more convenient driving experience. Some technologies have trickled down from luxury to mainstream segments, while others have been introduced quickly across the market.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Age brings unique opportunities and obligations, including some important year-end tasks that can help you make the most of your money.
MILLENNIAL MONEY
With an $82,000 pile of debt, buying a house seemed far in the distance for Ehren Sixon and his wife, Florida residents who embarked on a debt-free journey in 2016.