My kingdom for a canoe
Back in 1997, I did one those things you’re never supposed to do: drove through flood waters...
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Daily Connections: Your East Tennessee Guide | Tuesday, July 14
Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community...
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Grow Oak Ridge plans dinner at Fire & Salt + Notes from around town ++
Grow Oak Ridge is sponsoring a “farm to table” dinner from 6-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026,...
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Above & Beyond: Cynthia Finch’s commitment to building a stronger community
In today’s competitive landscape, some people, organizations, and companies stand out by serving...
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Understanding life insurance: Choosing the coverage that’s right for you
Life insurance is one of those financial decisions many people know they should make, yet few...
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Bizarre Bytes: Story behind the shopping cart
It’s hard to imagine a trip to the grocery store without grabbing a shopping cart. Today, they’re...
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How to buy a home when interest rates keep changing
Mortgage rates can change quickly, affecting how much home you can afford. While you can’t...
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Wallace professionals network builds connections at Kern’s Food Hall
The Wallace Professionals Network (WPN) recently gathered for happy hour at Kern’s Food Hall,...
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Derrick Weatherford, another old Vol, has died at 81
Derrick Weatherford, defensive tackle on two of Doug Dickey’s better Tennessee football teams, has...
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Tennessee found a tight end on the phone
As a wise one, Susan’s mother or maybe it was Mark Twain, once said, there’s more than one way to...
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Hero Kid: Ella Kate Vinson receives award
Some young people impress us with their accomplishments. Others inspire us by the way they care...
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Daily Connections: Your East Tennessee Guide | Monday, July 13, 2026
Welcome to Daily Connections! We’ve refreshed our longtime Headlines feature into a new...
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Hixson joins TN Supreme Court + Alex Long gets Jefferson Prize ++
Gov. Bill Lee was in Knoxville on July 7, 2026, for the investiture of Justice Kyle A. Hixson as...
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Meet Araya, Monday’s Parent-A-Child
Today’s Monday’s Parent-A-Child features Araya, seeking a forever family. Araya loves having her...
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