Let’s Talk: Outdoors — Good Shepherd leads First Creek cleanup, volunteers tackle Tennessee River trash
East Tennessee’s waterways are getting some much-needed attention this weekend as community...
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Daily Connections for Friday, October 16, 2026
East Tennessee heads into a busy fall weekend with the Tennessee-Alabama football rivalry,...
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Food City rallies Vol fans ahead of Alabama showdown
The Tennessee-Alabama rivalry is heating up, and Food City is helping Vol Nation get ready with a...
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Hiking with Harrington: Fall wildflowers brighten Turkey Pen Trail
Fall colors may still be subdued in the Great Smoky Mountains, but the wildflowers along Turkey...
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Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Discover the Holston River, a hidden treasure in our backyard
Some of East Tennessee’s most beautiful places are hiding in plain sight. The Holston River...
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Wandering in the wilderness
Many years ago, I got lost in my backyard for several hours. In self-defense, our house sits on...
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Pumpkin animals bring a little extra personality to Zoo Knoxville
The animals aren’t the only colorful characters greeting visitors at Zoo Knoxville this...
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World Spine Day brings attention to new Knoxville spine specialist
For people living with chronic back or neck pain, finding relief can mean returning to the...
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O’Connor Senior Center invites pets to Howl-O-Ween parade
Halloween is going to the dogs at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, where four-legged...
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Play Bingo, support local animals: HSTV featured nonprofit with Knox Bingo
Looking for a fun way to spend an evening, connect with the community, and support a good cause?...
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Let’s Talk-Leaders: Turning challenges into connections, honoring community champions
Leadership takes many forms. Sometimes it means finding a solution to a problem exposed by...
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Rock Sprite meets Kanarra
Kitty Myers first visit to Nevada and Utah was “all about the rocks.” Hiking the...
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Game Ball: Tennessee vs. Alabama — seven believe, three have their doubts
The Third Saturday in October is here, and even our KnoxTNToday writers aren’t entirely...
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Daily Connections for Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday brings music, art, community service and a few reminders of what makes East Tennessee...
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Daily Connections for Friday, October 16, 2026
East Tennessee heads into a busy fall weekend with the Tennessee-Alabama football rivalry,...
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Tennessee and Alabama, then to now
Long, long ago, there was a stormy start … The first football game between Alabama and Tennessee,...
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New look Lady Vols make debut at SEC media day
For the SEC to get through 16 schools, with women’s and men’s basketball programs for each one, in...
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KPD’s Cory Herb, loving his Eastside district beat
“Quickly made a big impact on our department.” “Emerged as a leader on our squad.” “Brought a...
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The Book Whisperer & daughter go book store hopping
My daughter and I went leaf peeping in New England last week and like any other trip we take, we...
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Wandering in the wilderness
Many years ago, I got lost in my backyard for several hours. In self-defense, our house sits on...
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Apple Pie Granola: All the flavors of Fall, one crunchy bite at a time
There is something about the flavors of fall that makes me want to head straight to the kitchen....
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Mama Said: Home is where the heart is
Mama always said, “Home is where the heart is.” As a child, I thought that meant the house where...
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Faith Along the Way: Power Usage
She sounded defeated: “I try so hard to do what’s right but the bad keeps on winning. What’s the...
