A quiet hilltop in East Knoxville: the Pest House graveyard
Last weekend, I tried to go for a walk in the woods. I wanted to get my own pictures of a place...
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Pat Summitt’s sister Linda Head passes away
Linda Head Atteberry, the sister of the late Pat Head Summitt, died last Saturday at the age of...
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City Hall + Evelyn Martin + Dee Kress + Ruth Coughlin ++
First trash compactors coming to downtown Two items at the March 3, 2026, City Council meeting...
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Dr. Priscilla Blanton defines a teacher’s impact
After their beloved Priscilla passed away at the age of 78, the family discovered a collection of...
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Easter events cover the area
March 28, 2026 Fountain City Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Fountain...
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Girl Scouts to host 2026 ‘Great Cookie Tasting’ to celebrate cookie season and crown ‘East Tennessee’s favorite cookie’
Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will hold the third annual “Great Cookie Tasting” at Yee-Haw...
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Maryville College launches Scots Storytelling Project to preserve stories across generations
Some of the most enduring moments in a Maryville College experience aren’t found in transcripts or...
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HEADLINES: News and events from the World, the USA, Tennessee, Knox & Historic Notes
World headlines World: Latest World headlines at Google News World. United Nations: Latest UN...
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Above & Beyond: Picasso raffle for Alzheimer’s
In today’s competitive landscape, some people, organizations, and companies stand out by serving...
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Eugenia Williams House announces public Sneak Peek ahead of April Grand Opening
Eugenia Williams House is offering visitors an early opportunity to experience the historic House...
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Tennessee topples Virginia, gains Sweet 16
Hooray for Tennessee basketball. It has won two big games in a row and reached the “to be...
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Meet Dezmariah: Monday’s Parent-A-Child:
Monday’s Parent-A-Child features Dezmariah, a youth seeking a forever family. Dezmariah, age...
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Supreme Court to hear elections lawsuit; Mississippi defends ++
Effort to federalize elections marches on U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today (3/23/26)...
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How emotions hijack criminal justice debates in East Tennessee sheriff races
As sheriff races play out across East Tennessee, criminal justice conversations often move quickly...
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We took advantage of the nice weather last week and took a stroll down “Memory Lane,” better...
