Thursday, April 16th, 2015
Perry works at Quality Pre-Owned Appliances on Western Avenue, where he has decorated the outside walls with street art. His graffiti work depicts anthropomorphic appliances, including a drunken refrigerator on the verge of speech. His work also includes scenes and machines from Star Wars. I caught up with Perry as he was putting shading touches
Thursday, February 6th, 2014
Tonight (2/6/14) I will be 1 of 4 guest panelists discussing online publishing at the Knoxville Writers’ Guild’s monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m., at the Laurel Theatre. Below are my discussion notes and more, including my favorite...
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
By: Steve Esposito One machine that improves the usefulness of any home or garden shop is the humble air compressor. If you have only one vehicle with pneumatic tires, an air compressor’s value is returned in spades...
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013
“The first time I met Mr. Myles Walker, I wanted to give him warm hugs for the rest of his life,” says Diana Stock-Prescott. Diana presented Myles with a homemade quilt as their volunteer work on the...
Monday, July 1st, 2013
By: Judy S. Blackstock My day didn’t start out that way; it just evolved. A need for new brakes on my Honda took me to Auto Technicians located at 523 N. Gay Street last Wednesday. Owner Judy...
Saturday, June 1st, 2013
By: Kelly Robinson On a Saturday afternoon, just a few hours before I had to be at work, I found myself climbing the narrow stairs leading up to belly dancing studio. I was about to take a...
Sunday, January 27th, 2013
On Saturday, June 1, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture will celebrate a free, family-friendly birthday party featuring activities, games, crafts, refreshments, door prizes, and a photo booth. This...