ETSPJ, University of Tennessee, Knoxville History Project and Front Page Foundation to hold two events recognizing Adolph Ochs’ journalism ties to city

Adolph Ochs’ path to running The New York Times started in downtown Knoxville, and local organizations and educators will recognize the historical significance with a panel discussion and dedication of a historic plaque on Sept. 28-29.

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Three September events to honor Knoxville journalism history

The East Tennessee chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (ETSPJ) has teamed with the Knoxville History Project and the Front Page Foundation to hold three events in September to recognize the beginnings of Adolph Ochs’ newspaper career in downtown Knoxville that ultimately ended with the founding of The New York Times.

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