Andrew Curtis is the human definition of spontaneous and lived it out loud when he took off on an impromptu exploration of Europe. Planning a trip abroad takes months of planning, reservations, contacts and scheduling. Andrew purchased a ticket, his single and collective action done prior to boarding a plane bound for…

Bill Lee stepped onto the stage, “I love ya’ll, the first words from the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor. “Wow, I love ya’ll, thank you;” said Lee, who at times appeared overwhelmed and speechless. Fifteen months earlier, Bill and wife, Maria boarded a 13 year old motorhome to…

The Pat Summitt Foundation’s annual Salute for a Cure fundraising event was held on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The event was held at newly opened venue, The Press Room, located at 730 North Broadway, Knoxville, Tennessee. Over 380 guests attended and enjoyed a nicely prepared dinner, live auction, and performance…

The young lad jumped off the corn-filled wagon and hurried to the general store where he had spotted the undertaker’s car. “Sir,” he said to the undertaker,” please take my mule as payment for burying momma.” The undertaker said, “son, if I take your mule, how will you get your…

Athens dentist Dr. Dale Kennedy has seen the best of life and the worst of life. But for years, a medical career has always shaped his work, his helping others, and his walk from a Meigs County farm's childhood to become a successful Athens businessman. Early on, Dale had no…

The year was 2010, and Athens musician Andrew Kimball had recently graduated from college. Returning to his hometown, he opted to play guitar in a local Arts Council program. Singing in the program was Lindsey Nunley, and magic between the two began – magic that led to Lindsey becoming Andrew’s…