Adam Koontz (left), sits with his parents, Danny and Robin Koontz, in the Maryville College campus library. Adam will be participating in Maryville College's graduation exercises May 18. His parents, Robin and Danny, have been instrumental in his success.

'Ultimate vindication': One student's quest to reach his dreams

10:32 PM - Many say the only way to ensure a student's greatness is to recognize and appreciate his or her uniqueness. Read more...

Maryville mulls 12-percent tax hike

10:53 PM - The city of Maryville tax rate would increase from $2.05 to $2.30 under the budget proposal Maryville City Council reviewed Friday at a budget retreat at Dancing Bear lodge in Townsend. Read more...

Twenty people paid nearly $1,500 to drive these pricey sports cars for 20 minutes. Cars (from left) are the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Audi R8 and Corvette Calaway C16.

Ride of your life: Folks pay to drive five dream cars

10:54 PM - Twenty people signed up with World Class Driving Experience to drive expensive, high-powered sports cars in Townsend on Saturday. Read more...

Daily Times journalists garner multiple awards

10:53 PM - The Daily Times body of work shone brightly as the staff walked away with 31 awards at the annual East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists Golden Press Card Awards Friday night hosted at The Foundry in Knoxville. Read more...

Senate approves Finney’s DUI bills

11:24 PM - Read the full version of the bills on the Web: www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/ Read more...

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