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Mike Gibson meets his childhood hero Stan Brock and finds out that the former Wild Kingdom animal wrangler and long-time Knoxvillian still pursues a life dedicated to adventure, but of a far different kind, supplying medical and dental services in remote areas of the world. How he got from there to here and beyond is a fascinating personal saga.
Public opposition scuttles a Concord Marina dry-stack boat storage proposal, Jack Neely reports; Joe Tarr traces the steps to preserving the Steps House program here; and Betty Bean takes a peek into Madeline Rogero's and Bill Haslam's dressing rooms.
Plus: Seven Days, Meet your City, and Knoxville Found.
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Joe Sullivan points up in Insights the ridiculous City Charter arrangement that has City Council candidates running in circles, Barry Henderson says in Editor's Corner that the trade of local talk show host Frank Cagle for Atlantan Neal Boortz on WNOX radio is a crock, and Jack Neely says so long to Addie Shersky in Secret History.
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No one deserves to endure the prolonged, excruciating torture that is night court, least of all George Logan. But he's turned his pain into a jolly good account of losing several hours of his life to the justice system. And, of course, he was guilty as charged.
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When The Del McCoury Band plays Blue Cats Oct. 15, one of the hits they'll play was written by a man who lives and works among us. Joe Tarr talks to Van Eaton about his indifference to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
Three exciting, daring, award-winning plays opening this weekend challenge local theater-goers to plan their nights accordingly. Paige M. Travis previews Buried Child, The Kentucky Cycle, and The Hobbit.
Praise abounds for new discs by OutKast and John Mayer. They're the best. Really.
Miss Olivia's Table serves up some delicious home-style sandwiches that inspire Connie Seuer to revisit the Maryville eatery for seconds, and thirds.
 Sports by Tony Basilio
Snarls by Scott McNutt
Shaken and Stirred by Adrienne Martini
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