Catawba and rosebay rhododendron: The season of bloom in the Great Craggy Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains deliver one of the Southern Appalachians’ finest seasonal shows: the...
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Today is KCS budget vote + In memoriam: Mary Ann Mysinger, Betty Underwood ++
Today (7/9/26) at 5 p.m. the Knox County Board of Education will meet in regular session to adopt...
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ArtBeat: Hairspray, summer concerts and family movies take center stage
Whether you’re looking for Broadway-style theater, live music under the stars, family...
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Shortened week has increase in sales
Happy 250th Birthday, America! I know without a doubt there is no other country I would rather...
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New Business Spotlight: Burger Boys comeback as restaurant begins reopening
For the team at Burger Boys, this week marks more than a return to business. It’s the...
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Everyday Genius: What to clean daily, weekly and “when you notice it”
I’ll admit it — I’m not someone who wants to spend an entire Saturday cleaning the house. Between...
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Celebrate Dog Appreciation Day with the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley and Knoxville Habitat ReStore
Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday while supporting two great local nonprofits? Head to...
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7/9 HEADLINES: News and events from Knox, World, USA, Tennessee & Historic Notes
Local headlines Local: Three local news sources can provide area news headlines: WBIR, WATE, and...
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Alcoa shortstop, Lady Vol softball signee Halle Bailey named 5Star Preps Softball Player of the Year
June would have been the perfect month for Halle Bailey to relax. July would have sufficed, too....
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Celebrating Log Home Month: Rustic Charm, lasting value and a strong connection to home
July is National Log Homes Month, a time recognized by the National Association of Home Builders...
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Taylor, Travis, Dolly, and the power of a good book
If you haven’t heard, Taylor and Travis did a thing last weekend. I’ll admit I have a...
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The Book Whisperer shares her 5-star reads this year
In the first half of 2026, I have read or listened to 55 books. This number does not include the...
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The other side of the mountain: a visit to Smokemont
If there’s a heaven, I’m convinced it sounds like a babbling stream in the Smoky Mountains and...
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Young Reader’s Shelf: Celebrating E.B. White who taught generations about friendship, courage and home
As a child growing up in the 1960s, I first read Charlotte’s Web in the fourth grade. Like so many...
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