Ice scenes

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Michael Silence

Snow nearing dusk

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Michael Silence

I shot these in my neighborhood at about 4:45 p.m. yesterday.

Beat the rush, panic now!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Michael Silence

More here and here: Rain before 3pm, then rain, snow, and sleet. Temperature falling to around 32 by 4pm. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

Knoxville’s secret super PAC

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Michael Silence

A shadowy Tennessee company donated more than $5 million to a prominent conservative super political action committee days after establishing itself.

So who’s behind one of the largest batches of election contributions this year? There’s a questionable trail.

Campaign finance reports filed late Thursday show that the political committee, FreedomWorks for America, received seven donations totaling $5.28 million from Knoxville-based Specialty Group Inc. The money, which accounted for about 90 percent of FreedomWorks for America’s donations during the first 15 days of October, is helping pay for TV ads supporting conservative candidates for federal office. — More.

Knoxville Among Best Places to Retire for Under $40,000

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Michael Silence

This city has a rich arts and music community as well as plenty of outdoor attractions, including 65 miles of greenway trails, more than 80 parks–among them the Ijams Nature Center–and is about an hour’s drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. — More.

Knoxville’s Gay Street named one of ’10 Great Streets in America for 2012′

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Michael Silence

Launched in 2007, Great Places in America recognizes unique and exemplary streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces – three essential components of all communities. These authentic places have been shaped by forward thinking planning that showcases diverse architectural styles, promotes community involvement and accessibility, and fosters economic opportunity. — More.

Via Mayor Madeline Rogero.