East Tennessee voters decide key races in 2026 general election
East Tennessee voters joined Tennesseans statewide Tuesday, Nov. 3, to select a governor, members...
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The Book Whisperer recommends an Anthology of Tree Stories
In the Preface of John Muir Climbs a Tree and Other Tree Tales: An Anthology of Tree Stories,...
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10 reasons to read KnoxTNToday (and one reason you might regret it)
You can get your news in plenty of places. Some will tell you what’s happening in...
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Young Readers’ Shelf: Different stories, shared humanity
Children are growing up in a world filled with different cultures, languages, traditions, beliefs...
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Know a young hero? Hero Kid nominations close November 30
Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry backpacks, ride school buses and still have homework to...
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Fulton Falcons finish season with flurry of wins to sneak into Class 4A playoffs
In a year when it has been tested, Fulton passed its final exam Friday night. Waco Upshaw rushed...
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First-generation Pellissippi State students carry dreams bigger than themselves
For some college students, earning a degree is about preparing for a career. For others, it is...
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Mama Said: “You let the cat out of the bag!”
There were certain things Mama expected us to keep to ourselves. A surprise birthday party, a...
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High School Sports Roundup: Soccer season closes as runners prepare for state championships
The fall sports season is nearing its finish line for Knoxville-area high schools, with girls...
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Let’s Talk: Neighbors — Election Day, helping hands and neighborhood pride
What makes a neighborhood strong? Sometimes it’s a ballot cast, a roadside cleaned or a...
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Lady Vols take season opener against Dukes
The Lady Vols opened the 2026-27 season with a 109-62 win over a first-time opponent in Duquesne,...
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Basket Vols will be learning on the job
Ready or not, Tennessee launches the basketball season tonight (11/3/26) against Wofford at Food...
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History from the 2nd District: It’s Election Day, Go Vote!
At dawn on November 2, 1926, Ben Morton was the mayor of Knoxville, Austin Peay was the governor...
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The Sands of Time
It was during the Civil War, and residents of the Fork, the Knox County lands between the French...
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Daily Connections
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Monday Connections: History, music and a new week in Knoxville
Good Monday morning! November begins with Knoxville music, family activities, Tennessee history...
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Basket Vols will be learning on the job
Ready or not, Tennessee launches the basketball season tonight (11/3/26) against Wofford at Food...
2MCsports
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Lady Vols take season opener against Dukes
The Lady Vols opened the 2026-27 season with a 109-62 win over a first-time opponent in Duquesne,...
Our Town Heroes
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Know a young hero? Hero Kid nominations close November 30
Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry backpacks, ride school buses and still have homework to...
Our Town Readers
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The Book Whisperer recommends an Anthology of Tree Stories
In the Preface of John Muir Climbs a Tree and Other Tree Tales: An Anthology of Tree Stories,...
Our Town Stories
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History from the 2nd District: It’s Election Day, Go Vote!
At dawn on November 2, 1926, Ben Morton was the mayor of Knoxville, Austin Peay was the governor...
Dishing It Out
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Thanksgiving sides worth sharing: Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it’s time to plan one of my favorite...
What Mama said…
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Mama Said: “You let the cat out of the bag!”
There were certain things Mama expected us to keep to ourselves. A surprise birthday party, a...
Faith Along the Way
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Faith Along the Way: The Hills
Last week I went down to Tellico Plains to preach for a friend who was on sabbatical. On the road...
