TAMIS helps uncover memories from forgotten family films
Bailey Hanson wanted a way to preserve and view her family s old home videos. Knox County s TAMIS stepped in to help. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 7:48 PM EST February 19, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. After a Knoxville woman posted a plea on Facebook asking how she could convert family films she found, a Knox County resource stepped in to help.
The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, or TAMIS, specializes in preserving history. In their vault inside of the East Tennessee History Center are thousands of reels, clips and footage from the past.
Bailey Hanson got a glimpse into a hidden part of her family s history on Friday. Her dad had a box of 8mm film and no one knew exactly what was on the four reels.
How parents can encourage their kids to read at home, boosting literacy
There are things parents can do to encourage their kids to read at home, especially during the vital years around third grade. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 10:50 PM EST January 6, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn Flipping through the pages of a book is like transporting to another world.
To help students experience those journies and develop love for reading, Knox County is aiming to improve literacy rates for students, and literacy leaders say reading starts in the home.
Staying on top of reading proficiency was especially emphasized during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Knox County mayor s Read City USA initiative, only 40% of Knox County third graders are considered proficient readers.
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