Today's Opinion News
Free park policy for U.S. military a worthy perk
We welcome the Interior Department’s decision to allow active-duty military personnel and their dependents to enter every national park for free.Read more...
Healthy students could derail obesity forecast
While much of the nation was aghast last week at a study predicting 42 percent of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030, students and staff at Mary Blount Elementary School were busy doing something that — if the rest of America’s children would emulate — could make a mockery of that forecast. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Smoky Mountain Highland Games a spring highlight
As the Smoky Mountain Highland Games advance to their sophomore year at Maryville College, anticipation is high that the second edition will build on the singular success of the inaugural event.
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Joyce McCroskey was mother who used her talent, served others
One never enjoys writing about the loss of an individual from our community. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Controversial Tellico Lake development is paying off in jobs
Because of its highly controversial beginning and cost to residents, we often tend to overlook the area benefits resulting from the construction of TVA’s Tellico Dam. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Obesity rates reveal heart of health problem
Based on data from a study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and released Monday, it is estimated that more than 78 million U.S. adults are obese. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
DENSO’s growth shows commitment to Blount economy and environment
New DENSO jobs are an indication automakers believe the industry’s downturn during the recession is in the rearview mirror. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Legislature could use more time off
With the 107th Tennessee General Assembly finally history, it’s an appropriate time to revive an old idea originally proposed for another legislative body.
Those who were politically attuned back in 1994 might remember that Lamar Alexander — post-governor and pre-senator at the time — was accepting speaking invitations for the purpose of creating interest in his planned run for the presidency in the ’96 election. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Stamp Out Hunger food drive Saturday
The Community Food Connection and the Chilhowee Baptist Center expect to collect between 30,000 and 40,000 pounds of food in Blount County. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Foothills Land Conservancy helps preserve our heritage
One of the most beneficially valuable and effective
organizations in East Tennessee, the Foothills Land Conservancy, is based in
Maryville. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Join Leadership Blount in Medic blood drive
Nothing like friendly competition to get the blood
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Buckle up and save a life — your own
If you’ve driven on a major urban highway in Tennessee over the past three days, you might have noticed something different. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
EPA should be reasonable in enforcing ozone rules
Congress should pass Cross-State Air Pollution Act. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Townsend Spring Festival always brings it home
People schedule vacation time to take full advantage of events that start early Friday and finish up well into Saturday evening. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Time capsule serves as peek into history
It’s appropriate that the school decided to bury a new time capsule at this historic site. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Your Voice
Loophole in cigarette tax business threat
Wes Carruthers writes the editor regarding roll-your-own cigarettes. Read more.
Penicillin won’t cure high spending
Sylvia Fagg writes the editor discussing Secret Service trip. Read more.
Developers should build new roads
Michele Neal writes the editor discussing Alternate A and the West Plant Read more.
Rogers recalls earlier days with Summitt
Leroy Rogers writes the editor recalling early days with Pat Summitt. Read more.
Tax burden hike appears to be goal
Willliam Buelow writes to the editor discussing the Obama years. Read more.
Focus
A Walk in the Smokies: Hikers fight crowds, weather on Appalachian Trail to see what writer missed
Daily Times managing editor Buzz Trexler and two friends hiked 62 miles in six days along the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see what writer Bill Bryson missed when he and a friend, Katz, exited the trail at Clingmans Dome.Read more...
The Way We Were, 1972-2012: Maryville High grad recalls 40 years of change
Patti Johnson takes a step back in high school time to share "The Way We Were."Read more...
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