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FRED OLEN EVANS 1902 – 1964
by Jim Evans (Olen’s son) Olen Evans was born November 15, 1902. He was the second child and oldest son of Joe and Minnie Evans. The family lived in Anderson County, Tennessee, for several years. They lived in an area … Continue reading
In Memory – Powell High School 1969
In memory of our classmates who have passed on. This webpage serves a tribute to remember our friends. Note: There are several classmates we still have not located who might also need to be remembered on this list. Please let … Continue reading
Lakewood Swimming Pool – Jim Evans
LAKEWOOD SWIMMING POOL Leaving Knoxville by way of Clinton Highway just as you enter the Powell Community there is a sign on the right marking the entrance to Lakewood Lane. Today, nothing significant seems to stand out at this location. … Continue reading
The Great Depression Years – Jim Evans
THE GREAT DEPRESSION YEARS I was born in 1932 so the great depression had already started before I arrived. In 1938 I lived on Wells Street (in the heart of Powell Station as it was called then). The most vivid … Continue reading
My Stories – By Jim Evans
Jim Evans is son of Fred Olen Evans, grandson Joseph Franklin Evans and great-grandson of Solomon Peter Evans. These are some essays he wrote about his memories for his daughter, Jan Evans Marker and his grandson, Travis Evans. Follow the … Continue reading
Groner’s Store – by Jim Evans
GRONER’S STORE Our family moved to Powell Station in1937. One of my earliest memories in what is now known as Powell was visiting Groner’s the only large store in town. To a five year old boy the store was enormous. … Continue reading
A Summer Day – by Jim Evans
(March 1998) JIM’S CHILDHOOD STORY – A TYPICAL SUMMER DAY When I was about twelve years old, a typical summer day would go something like this. I would get up at about 9:30 and get on my bicycle and ride … Continue reading
Places We Lived – by Jim Evans
THE EARLIEST MEMORIES & PLACES WE LIVED I tell people that I have always (lived in Powell. It really seems this way. Out this is actually untrue since I lived some places before I came to Powell and once moved … Continue reading
The War – By Jim Evans
March 1998 THE WAR It was December 8. 1941. We were gathered in the school auditorium for a special news announcement. The entire school was present. The high school students had come dawn from the second floor of the building … Continue reading