Knoxville Daily Photo will post one photo per day taken from the Knoxville/Knox County, Tennessee area. Knoxville is the city of my birth, the place where I work, and the largest city near our hometown. It's a wonderful community in which to raise our family. It's really a beautiful place . . . . at least I think so.

I am not a professional photographer; I call myself a point & shoot photographer. I have had a genuine love for and interest in photography since childhood. My camera is a Nikon Coolpix S600 ~ which I love for many reasons that I won't list here. Sometimes I use my old camera which is a Nikon Coolpix 5900.

Photography is something that I enjoy immensely. My photographs & albums are treasured above all other material things I own. The memories that are captured and preserved through my camera are so precious.

I am glad that I have discovered City Daily Photo and started a photo blog. It's an honor to share my little corner of the world with those who find themselves here. Enjoy looking around my blog, and welcome to all who visit.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Brighten My Day!

Dear Spring and Summer,

We miss your flowers, green plants, bird-song, blue skies, warm breezes, and colorful designs on our landscapes. Please hurry and visit soon. Our family misses you bunches.

OX Love, Hope

Friday, January 30, 2009

Accessorize, Baby!

Daughter loves to play with my scarves and hats . . . . she may just wear them more often than I do! This photo was taken when she was a toddler during one of her dress-up playtimes.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Gay Street, Knoxville

The office building where I work is located on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. In the spring and summer I often enjoy "walking tours" of Knoxville during my lunch hour.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Funnel Cakes

Funnel Cakes! Ranking high on our family's favorite things list!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Wild Bill's

Old fashioned soda pop, apple cider, hot apple dumplings, and vanilla ice cream! Wild Bill's on Market Square in Knoxville is the place to visit ....during Winter when the ice skating rink is open!

Monday, January 26, 2009

A New Day

My blog is back after an absence of 2 weeks. I needed a break. I contemplated taking a break of several months originally, and who knows, I might need that after all. But, for now, I am going to try to post on a daily basis.

I want to say I admire those of you who post daily to a blog and have done so for months and even years on end without missing a day. I truly admire you for the time and effort put into such an endeavor.

I've not been carrying my camera with me for the past few weeks. I just haven't had the desire to have my camera with me. Ugh. What's wrong with me?

Sorry for the absence.....I will try to do better.

This photo was taken on a recent drive to work....slowing down for a traffic light....so hopefully not too dangerous!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

A Promise

I need to take a break from my photo blog for a few weeks.

My Knoxville Daily Photo blog and I will be back soon....I promise....just like this flower will return in the spring & summer....it's a certainty.

Sincerely, Hope in Knoxville

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Blue Circle

In the late 60's and early 70's, I remember our family eating at Blue Circle grills all around town. Hamburgers were cooked on the grill right before your eyes. To us kids, eating at the Blue Circle was an adventure.

Here is a remnant of one of those Blue Circle grills. This old sign still survives in downtown Knoxville after all these years.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Alex Haley Heritage Square

This statue of Alex Haley is located in Haley Heritage Square in Morningside Park in Knoxville, TN. More information about this statue can be found in my November 1, 2008 post.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Yardwork

Daughter loves to help her Daddy work on the lawn. Here she helps by shoveling dirt into a Home Depot bucket with a garden trowel.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Sportsmanship and Teamwork

Son plays soccer with enthusiasm and a determination to win! The soccer organization he plays in does not keep score...but the kids (and parents) still get very excited when a goal is made. This photo captures the intensity of son's concentration once he steps onto the playing field.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Einstein the Parrot ~ Knoxville Zoo

This is Einstein, the famous African Grey Parrot, who is a resident of our Knoxville Zoo. Einstein is with her trainer, Stephanie, during a Zookeeper Chat at the Knoxville Zoo.

Einstein is very talented and has made appearances on Animal Planet and other tv shows showing off many sounds & words she has learned!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Knoxville . . . Then and Now

Knoxville . . . then and now. From 1786 (James White Fort) to 2009.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

James White's Fort ~ Est. 1786

Quoted from the official website for James White's Fort:

The History of James White's Fort

James White
, The Founder of Knoxville, came here in the early 1780's from North Carolina. He had fought in the Revolutionary War and was given a land grant of 1,000 acres for his service. He built his 2-story log house on the present site of Knoxville in 1786. Two years later he enclosed the house and other buildings with a stockade fence for protection from the wild animals. James White was a friend of the Cherokee Indians. He negotiated several of their treaties with the settlers and they came to his home in peace and to trade with him. The courtyard of the Fort was used as a stable for the domesticated animals such as horses, cows, pigs and sheep. The area around the Fort would have been cleared of trees, and the vegetable gardens along with tobacco would be grown there. James White laid off part of his land in October 1791 to establish a town which would become known as Knoxville, named for Henry Knox, president Washington's Secretary of War.




Saturday, January 3, 2009

Knoxville's Birthplace

James White's Fort is the site of the birthplace of the city of Knoxville.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Dreaming of Summer Days

I'm dreaming of Summer days and rainbows . . .

Happy SkyWatch Friday! To see more SkyWatch photos from around the world visit Skyley at www.skyley.blogspot.com.




Thursday, January 1, 2009

January Theme Day: Best Photo of the Year ~ 2008

The photo I chose for the January Theme Day is not technically my best photo of the year . . .but . . . still . . . to me, it is the best (my favorite) photo I took during 2008. I love this photo for many reasons . . .

  • My precious daughter is the main subject.
  • I love my daughter's expression of introspection . . . what was she thinking?
  • The photo brings back memories of precious family-time spent at Fort Kid park.
  • I recall the joy my kids had while playing here . . . and that brings me happiness.
  • I like the black & white.
  • I have had many positive comments on this photo from family members.
  • Mickey Mouse has a prominent place in the photo as well. I love Mickey Mouse, too!
  • This is the first photo I posted on this blog. It was my favorite then, too!
  • I also use this photo as my blog header. I changed the header once...but that didn't last long. I soon returned my precious baby-girl to the header.
  • Anyway....those are my reasons for choosing this photo. It will be fun to see what 2009 brings!

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10/21/08 ~ Thank you to Leedra from Photography by Leedra


10/23/08 ~ Thanks so much to Tanya from Around Roanoke Daily Photo Blog

10/23/08 ~ Thanks also to Laurie from Glimpses of South Pasadena and your very kind words (to follow) . . .

"With gratitude and great pleasure I would like to pass the award to these photography bloggers:

Hope of Knoxville Daily Photo. Hope can squeeze images out of her Nikon Coolpix that will astonish you. The photographs of her kids capture the essence of childhood and a mother's love with the same poignancy and joy of the paintings of Mary Cassatt..."


Tanya and Laurie . . . . I am truly honored and flattered that you have chosen me to receive this award. Sincere thanks to both of you for this award and your nice comments!



10/28/08 ~ Sincere thanks to JM of Oeiras and Environs Daily Photo who has given this award to me. I am truly honored and will enjoy passing this award on to others.

11/4/08 ~ Thanks so much to Sean Claes of Kyle, Texas Daily Photo for giving this award to me, also. It's a great honor and I appreciate it so much!

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