Knox County Tennessee

Mayor Haslam is currently reading The Last Lion: The Rise and Fall of Ted Kennedy by Peter S. Cannellos. This interesting biography depicts the life and troubles of Senator Ted Kennedy. The youngest and last son of America’s famous Kennedy family, Ted has lived a life of loss and sorrow, while being the legislative driving-force behind many health and education measures. The Last Lion is not a biography that attempts to glorify Kennedy’s life, rather, examines this American hero’s lowest-lows and highest-highs. Senator John McCain referred to Kennedy as “the last lion” of the legislative body, so check out this book for yourself to see what you think about the life and legacy of Kennedy’s last son. Let us know what you think of this book or tell us what you're reading by logging onto Knox County Happenings