Schroeder: A state’s soul, in song

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The spirit of Tennessee football hangs above the hearth in a worn motel lobby. Boudleaux and Felice Bryant wrote the bluegrass song in about 10 minutes, music and lyrics, too. Surely they never imagined what it would become. “Wish that I was on old Rocky Top, down …

SEC mailbag: Hotel coverage overblown?

Let the games begin. In six more days, South Carolina will kick off the season for SEC teams when it takes on Southern Miss in Williams-Brice Stadium. Yes, I’ll be in Columbia for the game. No, I won’t be staying at the Whitney Hotel. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s see what’s on your mind: Travis in Charlotte, N.C., writes: I think most of the media coverage dealing with the South ...

Briefs: 'Pittsburgh Penguins' at Tennessee Aquarium

Consider a visit to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, the world's largest freshwater aquarium. And be sure to visit the "Pittsburgh Penguins." Aquarium spokesperson Thom Benson says that three of the Macaroni penguins in the facility came from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Some companies spending millions on renovations in region

Since identifying the Knoxville area as a healthy consumer market, national companies have started to invest locally.

Arrowmont Will Stay In Gatlinburg

BY RICH JONES ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR KNOXVILLE -- The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Board of Governors announced Monday that the school will remain in Gatlinburg. In making that decision, the board chose not to accept an offer by Greeneville businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger that would have included Arrowmont's receiving free-and-clear ownership of his Creekside Farm on ...