She has dedicated much time writing about revitalization efforts in South Knoxville. As the former publisher of the South Knox Seymour Times, she is able to highlight the history and culture of an often-overlooked portion of Knoxville. Her husband and coauthor, Dr. Shannon Mahurin, is a scientist at an Oak Ridge research facility. In this book, they document the rich history of the area through rare and vintage photographs collected from the community, personal collections, and private archives.