Today's Opinion News
Welcome one and all to Smoky Mountain Highland Games
If you happen to see a mountain of a man walking along Lamar Alexander Parkway and carrying what looks like a telephone pole, don’t fret. It just means its the weekend of the Smoky Mountain Highland Games. Read more...
‘No decision’ strategy costs TVA ratepayers
Here’s another reason selling off TVA would be a bad move, and why there are suspicions about the motives of the Obama administration officials who floated the idea. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Haslam correct to veto flawed livestock act
Gov. Bill Haslam made an informed, considered and wise decision to veto the so-called “ag gag” bill. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Congratulations to winners at Golden Press Card Awards
The Daily Times is proud that recipients of the awards presented for work done in 2012 includes 13 Daily Times writers, photographers and editors who earned 21 prizes. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Red Cross hereos breakfast honors Blount humanitarians
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ETHRA’s Blount exit leaves several hundred without transportation
Effective July 1, Blount County is losing an important asset. East Tennessee Human Resources Agency (ETHRA) is ending its most valuable service to several hundred local residents. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Free ‘postage’ Saturday will help ‘Stamp’ Out Hunger in Blount County
Your postal carrier can’t sell you a postal service stamp that will do the job but each carrier is helping all postal customers “Stamp” Out Hunger in Blount County Saturday. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Blount visitors pay sales tax equivalent to 33 cents on tax rate
In Blount County, tourism generates nearly $10 million of the $32 million received annually in sales tax revenue, which goes to all seven local governments: Blount County and the cities of Maryville, Alcoa, Louisville, Rockford, Friendsville and Townsend. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Fairness Act no tax increase; it is way to collect what’s owed
The U.S. Senate passed, 69-27, the Marketplace Fairness Act Monday. A big step forward. Both of Tennessee’s senators, Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker led the effort. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
No. 1 for retirees? Just say Tennessee
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Brookfield’s deal with Nature Conservancy is boon for region
If there was reason for concern over ALCOA’s $600 million sale of Tapoco-APGI following closure of the South Plant aluminum smelter, it’s been put to rest. Brookfield Renewable Energy Group proved Friday the hydroelectric project that powered ALCOA’s Tennessee Operations for nearly a century is in good hands. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
ALCOA expansion is big boost to economy, future of aluminum
The $275 million expansion and 200 permanent new jobs at ALCOA’s North Plant is just a tip of the iceberg as far as its long-term positive economic, cutting-edge impact is concerned. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Boston amputees get helping hand on artificial limbs
We Americans are quick to rush to the aid of those who are victims of a flood, tornado, explosion or other disasters. Once the event is out of the news, too often we forget the continuing needs of those injured or displaced. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Commissioner Jim Hill is remembered for his concern for others
Jim Hill, 69, former Blount County Commission chairman, will be remembered for the many community things he supported. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
New rain record extends beyond current memory
If you encounter an old timer who remembers enduring an April 28 wetter than this past Sunday, better check him out. He’s a fake! Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!
Your Voice
Commission criticized over finances
William Newby writes to the editor explaining why he will vote against a wheel tax. Read more.
Be careful for those who use wheelchairs
Charlotte Jansen writes editor to ask drivers to be careful around wheelchairs. Read more.
ETHRA service must be restored
Sylvia Fagg writes to the editor encouraging others to help save ETHRA service. Read more.
Dentist defends water fluoridation
Dr. Molly K. Harriss writes to the editor explaining the benefits of fluoridated water. Read more.
Reader opposes fear-mongering tactics
John Williams writes to the editor explaining his position on fluoridation. Read more.
Focus
Hiking With Hardtack: ‘The Hitch-in-the-Get-Along Gang’ hits The Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain
When two Army veterans hit The Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, Ga., with Daily Times staffers who are following a thru-hiking United Methodist chaplain, they encounter rain, ice, wind and a crowd of other hikers attempting to reach Mount Katahdin before snow arrives -- plus a whole lot more. Read more...
Hiking with Hardtack: United Methodist chaplain journeys along The Appalachian Trail
Josh "Hardtack" Lindamood, a chaplain commissioned by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church to serve hikers along The Appalachian Trail, begins his thru-hike of the approximate 2,183-mile footpath from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Katahdin, Maine, on April 4, and provides a look at the first few days on The A.T. Read more...
