First Horizon closes $2.1 billion in small business loans

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Across its multi-state network, First Horizon National Corp helped more than 13,000 small businesses secure loans totaling approximately $2.1 billion through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. These PPP …

Methodists to keep buildings closed

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As churches struggle with the decision to reopen now or later, the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church is speaking with a clear voice.
Mary “Dindy” Taylor, conference bishop, said, …

Off to the fishing hole

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Nobody believed they were poor, growing up in Union Beach
We didn’t hunch over screens, or belong to fancy clubs
Went swimming or fishing with friends.
 
Fat-tire bikes whirring down Front Street, streamers …

Sheriff defends detention process

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Sheriff Tom Spangler defended his staff against allegations of neglect at the Knox County detention facility, speaking to Knox County Commission this week. Here is the sheriff’s statement:
The allegation that …

County Clerk’s offices to reopen, slowly

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Knox County Clerk Sherry Witt will open drive-thru services at the Knox County Courthouse 8 to 4:30 and at the East office at 2010 S. Mall Road near Knoxville Center …

Partners pitch in for 3D face shields

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Pellissippi State Community College has 3D-printed 1,700 headbands for face shields health care professionals wear to protect them from infectious diseases such as COVID-19. But Pellissippi State didn’t do it alone.
Knox County Schools’ Career Magnet Academy, Roane …