Month: September 2004

After nearly monopolizing the modular housing market, Clayton Homes has entered into the corrugated cardboard manufacturing business. Business analysts see this as a natural progression to current offerings and have applauded the move by upgrading the stock. With proper financial planning, Clayton representatives claim that anyone currently sleeping under old newspapers should be able to…

Due to the extreme popularity of the recent September 11th exhibit, the East Tennessee Historical Society has announced plans to create the nation’s first September 10th exhibit. Exhibit organizers promise to showcase thousands of items that do not include the phrase ‘Pre 9-11.’ Although a commitment has not yet been received, the intention is to…

Knoxville faced the tragic closure of the Gay Street Bridge in February of 2001. Since that time, an approximate $16 million dollars has been spent to renovate the 107-year-old structure. Expecting a surge of public sentiment and excitement, the City of Knoxville reopened the bridge at 11:59 PM on Easter with a private showing of…

Knoxville has been chosen to host the 2005 First Annual National GED Prom, a new event designed to assist those receiving a GED to experience all the special moments that typically are associated with high school. Event organizers are unsure as to how many will attend the Prom, but promise enough activity to provide a…

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A freak combination of natural and man-made occurrences has led to what may become the largest tourist attraction in the state of Tennessee, what is quickly becoming known as the “Southern Lights” over Knoxville. It appears that a mixture of cigarette smoke and beer fumes coming from the “Jacks or Better” trailer park on Clinton…

GWAR member Hymenstraready to entertain. Keeping with the “Sundown In the City” mantra of providing entertainment for the entire family, organizers just announced that later in the summer, GWAR will headline the event. The date has yet to be announced, but is expected to coincide with Independence Day celebrations. GWAR, a metal band, puts on…

Theme Park company Six Flags, Inc. announced plans late last week to convert the controversial Elkmont area of the Greak Smoky Mountains into a new Six Flags theme park. Titled Six Flags Over Elkmont, the park will provide beautiful vistas of the area from the high points of several large roller coasters and free fall…

Artist’s rendition of a dust bunny. After a year with almost no business, a large collection of dust bunnies has been discovered at the Knoxville Convention Center. One resourceful employee, Kelley Smith, saw opportunity where others only saw the need for a dustbsuter. “Rather than clean this stuff up, why not make this a destination…

Drastic cutbacks to the city budget have forced the KPD to utilize the downtown trolley system. This move will not only present monthly savings but will provide a much-needed short-term cash infusion by allowing for an auction of many pre-owned police vehicles. Although the new system will present a series of challenges, the new City…