The Book Whisperer goes magical realism romance
Mansion. Apartment. Shack. House. Laura Marie Meyers’s debut novel was such a fun story. The MASH...
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From Book Circle to Mahjong: A new tradition takes shape at Cedar Bluff Library
Sometimes the best new library programs begin with a simple conversation. That was the case at...
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Daily Connections: Your East Tennessee Guide | August 5
Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community...
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Rotary Club of Bearden begins new playground project, plans Peace Pole at Pond Gap Elementary
The Rotary Club of Bearden is taking the next step in its longstanding partnership with Pond Gap...
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Changes at Knox County Schools + In memoriam ++
Somebody at Knox County Schools must have read someplace that executives should have no more than...
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Wallace agent Jay Glass to host Back 2 School Backpack Bash
Wallace Real Estate agent Jay Glass is helping Knoxville-area students prepare for a successful...
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Must-See high school football games in August
You won’t have to wait long for the needle to be moved. The early weeks of the 2026 high...
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Pellissippi State Foundation welcomes new trustees to board
The Pellissippi State Foundation has expanded its Board of Trustees with the addition of several...
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Youth Scoop: Activities for all ages in Knox & area
Summer is winding down and school is starting back, but there’s no shortage of ways for kids and...
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Mama Said… ‘You made your bed, now lie in it.’
Mama had a saying for just about everything, but one I heard more often than I’d like to admit...
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Young Reader’s Shelf: Megan Madison’s books open doors to kindness and curiosity
Parents, teachers and librarians are always looking for books that do more than entertain. They...
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Inside Tennessee Basketball: Coaches Who Made History
By the middle of our tour, something unexpected happened. I stopped noticing how much Larry Smith...
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Daily Connections: Your East Tennessee Guide | August 4
Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community...
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‘A Whole Lot o’ Shakin’ Goin’ On’
I continue to examine the more than 40 diaries of Dr. Swancey W. Kennedy (1844-1923), who was a...
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Inside Tennessee Basketball: Treasures of the Museum
By now, I found myself drawn to the smaller items—the photographs, ticket stubs, game programs and...
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‘Things are going to be different’ for Tennessee football
The proverbial fly on the wall thinks she heard Josh Heupel singing softly. The fly asked me if...
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Lady Vols Boost Her Club hosts volleyball dinner
Tennessee volleyball returns several key players, four additions from the portal and seven...
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Bizarre Bytes: The surprisingly odd origin of the TV remote
Before you grab the popcorn, close the curtains and apologize to the dog. Early TV remotes had a...
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Playground in a day + Thoughts on Flock + Broadacres block party ++
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), the city of Knoxville, Knox County and...
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Dining Duo discovers Hammocks
In 1982, Darlene Hamock opened a new restaurant in Clinton, TN and called Perkadeli. Before long...
