Knoxville woman hikes 1,300 miles in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11
Jan Walker was the first to complete the virtual Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail Challenge. Author: Emily DeVoe Updated: 5:03 PM EST March 3, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — More than 700 miles away from the National 9/11 Memorial in New York City, Knoxville hiker Jan Walker felt a connection in the middle of Cades Cove. Her mileage log told her that when she entered the park, she was on mile 900 of her 1,300 milelong journey. If she were hiking the 9/11 National Memorial Trail — she would be in New York City. The trail, which is still under development, spans...