Betsy Pickle

• Painter gets a kick from seeing students display their work Published 05/21/2013 at 6 p.m.

  Having her own art on display is old hat to Aurora Harrison Bull. She’s excited, though, that her oil-painting students are getting to show their stuff.

• Alum hopes to keep Gibbs spirit high for next 100 years Published 05/13/2013 at 6 p.m.

  As Gibbs High School turns 100, alumnus James Spears is on a mission. He’s hoping to keep a vital part of the school’s history alive in the hearts of the community for the next 100 years and beyond.

• Remembrance service set for Derek Funk, Knoxville man who disappeared three years ago Published 05/10/2013 at 6:08 p.m.

  OAK RIDGE — Tricia Funk has never taken motherhood for granted.

• Betsy Pickle: School's club premieres countywide film festival Published 05/07/2013 at 6 p.m.

  When the Powell High School Film Club calls “Action!,” it means it.

• Betsy Pickle: Northwest teamwork gives Norwood students a leg up on footwork Published 04/30/2013 at 6 p.m.

  It was one small step for Norwood Elementary School students and one giant leap for Northwest Middle School students as the older kids volunteered their time to teach the younger ones how to step dance.

• Betsy Pickle: Fourth and Gill tour celebrates old-time charm Published 04/23/2013 at 6 p.m.

  The Historic Fourth and Gill Neighborhood is a magnet for people who like older homes — and being friendly with neighbors.

• Designers bring new home to life for Symphony League fundraiser Published 04/21/2013 at 5 p.m.

  When upscale French country living meets East Tennessee hospitality, the result looks just like the 26th annual Knoxville Symphony League Show House. Nestled against a wooded hillside at 1462 Rudder Lane in West Knoxville, the nearly 11,000-square-foot new home celebrates ...

• Community helps cancer patient, pregnant wife restore 100-year-old house Published 04/16/2013 at 6 p.m.

  Todd and Amanda Allen had a lot to take care of before the birth of their second child in May. Their 100-year-old house in Halls has been a work in progress since they moved into it in late 2004. With ...

• Betsy Pickle: Student singers look forward to second year at CTE Goes Live Published 04/16/2013 at 6 a.m.

  When Makayla Morton of Powell High School steps onto the stage at CTE Goes Live on Friday, she’ll have the confidence of a veteran.

• Review: Elle Fanning carries visceral 'Ginger & Rosa' Published 04/11/2013 at 11:58 a.m.

  “Ginger & Rosa” is a trivia lover’s dream. It’s a British movie in which American actors play five of the eight main characters. It features a gifted child star and a gifted former child star. It boasts three Screen Actors ...

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