South Knox · Seymour Times

Serving South Knoxville and Seymour Since 1989

History of the Times

The South Knox · Seymour Times was started as a monthly shopper in tabloid format by publishers Sam and Kathy Hance for A.S.K. Companies in 1989. Under their direction, what was then known as the South Community Times grew in circulation and coverage area to serve Seymour and South Knoxville, as well as many outlying areas.

In 2002, the Hances retained the services of Anthony Lambert as production and design manager. Mr. Lambert brought extensive experience in the newspaper design field, and revamped the look and feel of the Times to better serve its readers and advertisers. Mr. Lambert directed the rollout of a semi-monthly edition of the Times, followed shortly by the adoption of a weekly publication frequency.

As the appeal of the Times continued to grow, the newspaper took the lead in reporting good news and exclusive information for the communities of South Knox County, North Sevier County, South Knoxville, Seymour, East Blount County, Boyds Creek, Dupont, Alcoa Highway, and Forks of the River.

Following the formation of Equinox News Publishing, Inc. in 2005 the corporation, under the direction of CEO David Grimes, made a bid for the Times. In a sale completed in April of 2006, Equinox assumed the production of the South Knox · Seymour Times.

In April of 2007, Anthony Lambert left the company to pursue his future entrepreneurial opportunities.

David Grimes is now responsible for the daily direction of the company, and its publications.


Officers and Representatives

David Grimes: CEO, Publisher and Executive Editor

Gary Blythe: Sales Manager

L. Parker Bowling: Sales Executive

Melanie Hayes: Sales Executive


David Grimes
David Grimes, CEO

David Grimes: CEO, Publisher and Executive Editor

David Grimes formed Equinox News Publishing, (ENP) Inc. in 2005 and quickly moved to aquire the South Knox · Seymour Times to position the company as a leading source for community news in the South Knoxville and Seymour communities. Drawing on a background that includes a position as Managing Editor for five publications, Mr. Grimes has dedicated his career to establishing ENP, Inc. and expanding the operations of the Times.


Gary Blythe: Sales Manager

Gary Blythe is the leader of the Times sales force, and brings decades of experience in sales to the task of moving the Times into the twenty-first century.

L. Parker Bowling: Sales Executive

Parker Bowling is a world-traveled sales representative with an extensive resume of newspaper experience. His major focus and expertise is in advertising for realtors, mortgage and title, auction companies, and all home-sale related businesses.

Melanie Hayes: Sales Executive

Melanie Hayes is a young and highly-motivated sales executive with a wealth of ideas and initiatives under development designed to increase the scope and effectiveness of each client's advertising. Creative and bright, she brings her irrepressable spirit to each enterprise with which she's associated.


The South Knox · Seymour Times is always looking for bright and motivated individuals with a desire for a ground-floor opportunity with a rapidly-expanding company. Persons who fit this profile are encouraged to contact us and find out how they can grow with the Times.

The offices of the South Knox · Seymour Times are located at
201 E. Moody Avenue, Knoxville TN 37920

Front Desk: (865) 579-6107 News: (865) 579-0932
Sales: (865) 579-1722 Fax: (865) 579-6005


Copyright © 2006-2008, Equinox News Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

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