Concord-Northshore Roundabout Works

So I’m digressing today.  I’m not talking about a restaurant, sporting event or service company.  Today’s post is a bit of an apology.  Here’s the deal.
For the past 5 years, I’ve complained about the traffic going from Concord Road onto Northshore.  I sat in endless lines late for my sons’ ball games at the Farragut [...]

The Rocky Top League is Back!

In a post last year, I talked about how awesome the Rocky Top League was.  The good news is the league is back again this summer. They’ve just had the draft and will be starting games Monday, June 16 at the Bearden High School Gym.  Here’s the schedule and rosters:
Rosters:
HT Group
Tyler Smith – Tennessee
Courtney Pigram [...]

“I’ve Got Gas!” “No, I’ve Got Gas!!”

It’s on. Actually, it’s been on for years. Call it Knoxville’s own version of the Hatfields and the McCoys. You know it as Weigel’s vs. Pilot. I’ve been frequenting these places now for almost 30 years and I’ve never really spent time to think which one is better. Well, those [...]

America’s Cup Excursion Way Worth It

Brian and Jake heading out to sea on the NZL-12
Originally uploaded by bwbizzle

It looks like America’s Cup is going to the Swiss again. The New Zealanders made a good try at it, but the Swiss boat is too strong and fast. I bring this up because I’ve actually been on a [...]

Ask the mayor.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say this referring to me.
No. I’m not an official mayor. In fact, I’m completely unofficial in every way. I’ve not ran for office nor do I plan to. Here’s the scoop…
I’ve lived in Knoxville my entire life. 39 years to be exact. 40 [...]