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Central captures
“Big Man” title

By Dave Ford


The quarterback and receivers can’t have all the fun, at least that was the thought process behind the genesis of the Big Man Tournament of Champions. On July 12 at Powell High School, the 3rd Annual BMTOC manifested some of the event’s best action to date. In fact, a mere two points decided the winner. Central High edged out two-time defending champion Bearden with a total of 55 points. 

Big league softball
hits Maryville

By Dave Ford


It was Little League with 10 shots of adrenaline. Chants of “Hey batter, batter” were replaced with “You have change for a dollar?!” followed by a towering shot that traveled nearly 340 feet—in the air.
The 40th Annual Smoky Mountain Classic showcased the world’s most talented male slow pitch softball teams over July 11-13.

TNT Classic draws
packed field

By Dave Fod


It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The overused cliche’ couldn’t have been a better fit if it had been planned for the father-son winner of the 6th Annual Tuesday Night Thunder Classic. On July 12 at Louisville Point Park, Earl and Brad Poplin defeated the opposing field of 44 boats with a total winning weight of 14 lbs. Considering the pair finished in the top five of the weekly tournament just once in 2008 (third place on July 1), it was an upset of sorts. 



Ruth’s cap nets $328,000 at auction

Another man’s sweat has never been so expensive. On July 14, a sweat-stained baseball hat worn by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was auctioned for a record $328,000.

Title Town in grips of Favre soap opera

The Brett Favre saga is developing into something so dramatic I just have to address it for a second consecutive week, which is not something I would normally do considering there are so many other topical things to discuss.

Fish and Hunting Report

Monday evening when I got home I was met on the porch by my 18-year-old son. His first words were Dad can we go out fishing for a while after dinner. I try to never turn down an invitation to fish so we hastily ate dinner and then hooked the boat up.

Magical night at Fenway Park adds to “The Reel”

For almost 10 years now, I’ve been thinking about “The Reel”. I’m talking about the rolling collection of highlights from places you’ve been, people you’ve seen, etc. When you think of good times, “The Reel” is what provides your scenery.

Pat Summitt’s Class of 2012

On August 20th, when fall semester classes get underway at the University of Tennessee, Lady Vol basketball coach Pat Summitt will welcome six former high school standouts to the Knoxville campus that will comprise the Lady Vol basketball class of 2012.

July 25th through the 27th:

The historic 16th annual Granger County Tomato Festival will be held at Rutledge High School.

July 18 through October 11th:

The Sunset Music Series, presented by The Great Smoky Moutain Heritage Center, continues with Blue Mother Tupelo on July 18, at 7 p.m.

Saturday, 19th:

WKXV will host it's 55th anniversary gospel concert at West High School at 6:30 p.m. 

Sunday, 20th:

A Civil War exhibition will be on display at the Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. 

Monday, 21st:

Knox Co. Museum of Education History are accepting vistors between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Knoxville High School.

Tuesday, 22nd:

Cumberland County Playhouse will host auditions for it's production of "South Pacific" at 5 p.m.