NEW: Knox students, staff to wear masks Monday
Come Monday, make them wear masks — or else.
That was the unequivocal message from a federal judge to Knox County Schools officials as part...
The Wire
NEW: Knox students, staff to wear masks Monday
Come Monday, make them wear masks — or else.
That was the unequivocal message from a federal judge to Knox County Schools officials as part...
Hard Knox Life
NEW: Autumnal adventuring ahead
This article was written by our newest correspondent, Megan Sadler. It’s time to say goodbye to summer as autumn welcomes sweater weather and a...
“Its electric”
A crowd of nearly 40 people were the first passengers to experience riding on the new all-electric bus fleet operated by Knoxville Area Transit...
Hard Knox Histories
NEW: Old City’s unique past remembered
Once upon a time, it was the part of town that most Knoxvillians had forgotten about, if they knew about it at all.
These days,...
The worst of times
Disasters — both natural and manmade — have dominated the news in recent weeks. Hurricanes, wildfires, the tragedy of Afghanistan, the ongoing COVID pandemic….it...
230 years of entertainment
As hard as it is to believe today, entertainment of any sort was once a rare and treasured commodity.
Our modern world immerses us in...
“History is a conversation”
For local history buffs, the Mabry-Hazen House is a treasure trove unlike any other.
It’s not the 130 years worth of furniture, paintings and...
Dreams dispersed in the water
“Beyond in the dark the river flows in a sluggard ooze toward southern seas…. afreight with the past, dreams dispersed in the water someway,...
Hard Knox Humor
Scruffians battle Serpent Commandos of the Law
He didn’t want to go to jail
No sooner did Knox County Officer Donald Pope try to pull over the silver Hyundai Elantra than the...
Home placed on house arrest; scruffier shenanigans
Home placed on house arrest
You know you live in a rough neighborhood when even the freakin’ houses have criminal records ….
Take the modest, two-bedroom...
A scientific explanation, party fouls, locationally challenged
Fight For Your Right
North Knox County has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, its population growth driven by a seemingly inexhaustible supply...
In-Depth
NEW: Teen dies from gunshot wound
A 17-year-old boy who was shot two weeks ago by another teen in South Knoxville has died from his wounds, police said Friday.
The boy...
Shooting victim ID’d, shooter freed
Police say they know who killed a teenager during a shootout near an East Knoxville park on Monday.
There doesn’t appear to be any question...
Man shot, killed near park — KPD targets drugs, guns
Another young life was claimed by street violence Monday in Knoxville, bringing the city one step closer to having its deadliest year ever, authorities...
Alleged murderer captured
A Knoxville man accused of killing one woman and shooting at another in two separate incidents was captured Tuesday more than 2,200 miles away...
Manhunt for accused killer
A massive manhunt was underway for a 31-year-old man accused of killing a woman over the weekend in East Knoxville as well as trying...
Hard Talk
Eating crow
It’s not fun when you have to admit you were wrong.
Yeah, yeah, I know — we all make mistakes, to err is human, nobody’s...
Hard Knox Histories to feature Jack Neely
Told you we had a big announcement today....
Starting this Friday, we will begin a biweekly collaboration with Knoxville’s favorite historian, Jack Neely.
Every two weeks,...
EDITORIAL: An open letter to DA Charme Allen
Until today, Hard Knox Wire hasn’t taken an editorial position on any of the issues that we cover.
The recent shooting death of 17-year-old Anthony...
NEW: Building your trust
Hello, I’m Jenna Stambaugh. I’m the new publisher here at Hard Knox Wire.
Although I have been surrounded by writers and reporters for most of my life, and despite having occasionally...
Big changes, big future
It’s a day of mixed emotions here at Hard Knox Wire.
My original partner in this venture, Cliff Hightower, is leaving.
I understand why he’s going....
