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Pat Summitt Foundation Releases New Findings on Alzheimer's Care Gap

The Pat Summitt Foundation marked its 15th anniversary on November 5th with a luncheon in Knoxville, introducing a new five-year strategic plan.

Why Retirees Are Choosing East Tennessee

For decades, the standard retirement plan involved selling the house up north and heading for Florida or Arizona. Plenty of people still follow that path. A growing number, though, now look at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains instead.

What Busy Households Should Know Before Switching Broadband Providers

Between working from home, keeping the kids entertained, and managing everyday household tasks, families now depend on a reliable internet connection.

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Items Needed for Senior Angel Tree

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is collecting most-needed items for older adults in our community.

AMBC bike trail

AMBC Launches Curated Knoxville, TN Mountain Bike Routes

Appalachian Mountain Bike Club is excited to announce the launch of its curated mountain bike routes for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s Bike Tennessee program.

Life Life Matters

eli cranor Where I’m Writing From: My High School Reunion

I’m writing from my 20-year class reunion. Everybody still looks basically the same. Except me. I’m now bald and bearded. I can’t quit marveling at my friends’ full heads of hair.

faith

A Giving Heart Is A Beautiful Thing

Occasionally, we come across a verse of Scripture that stops us right in our tracks. We may have read it dozens of times before, heard it preached multiple times, but suddenly the meaning seems deeper than ever.

mental health matters

How To Find A Good Mental Health Counselor

Many people have a difficult time finding an effective mental health counselor who will help them get their life back on track. The key is to find someone whom you can trust in discussing your anxieties and depression.

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Knoxville preschoolers thank firefighters

Knoxville Preschoolers Thank Local Firefighters

Preschoolers across Knoxville are showing appreciation for local firefighters from the Knoxville Fire Department with handmade thank-you posters.

Blue Marble Lemonade Stand

Local Preschoolers Raise More than $1159 to Fight Childhood Cancer

Through student-led lemonade stands, East Tennessee’s Big Blue Marble Academy students have raised $1,159 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to support the organization's research and programs for children fighting cancer.

A Little Girl with a Big Heart

Book Inspires Young Readers to Discover the Power of Kindness

Creative Minds Publications is proud to announce the release of Harper Bailey: A Little Girl with a Big Heart. This heartwarming children's picture book was written by Knoxville resident Heather Lyn Schneller.

Lady Vols

Sisterhood: How 15 New Lady Vols Are Becoming Family

When guard/forward Gabby Minus first arrived in Knoxville in mid-June, she was the only freshman Lady Vol basketball player on campus at the time.

South College

South College adds Aesthetics Option to Family Nurse Practitioner Program

South College has added optional aesthetics courses to its Master of Science in Nursing with Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program.

Glow Life

‘Glow Life’ Contest Deadline for Fifth Grade Classrooms Extended to Dec. 4

Smokies partners are giving fifth grade classrooms in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina additional time to engage in a unique learning opportunity and the chance to win a fun-filled trip to Dollywood.

WIlder at WIndy Hill

Wilder at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve Named a Michelin-Recommended Restaurant

Wilder at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve has been named a MICHELIN-Recommended restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South.

Maria's Special Psychic Readings (Maryville)

Add a mystical touch to your Halloween party! Experienced Tarot Reader available for private parties, seasonal events, festivals, and gatherings. Fun, engaging readings for adults. Serving Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Maryville areas. Message for availability and rates.
Call (831) 261-3477

PSCC Secured $7.6M for TN Community Colleges to Expand Workforce Pell Certificate Programs

A consortium of Tennessee’s community colleges has been awarded a $7.6 million federal grant for workforce development activities, including the creation of short-term career certificate programs eligible for new Workforce Pell student scholarships.

The Meaning Behind Planting a Tree in Someone’s Honor

Finding a way to honor someone can be difficult. That’s especially true when you want to create a tribute that highlights their life, values, and impact on others. Compared to traditional gestures of remembrance, there’s a beautiful alternative you can take: planting a tree in someone’s honor.

Gerald Talbot

HelloNation Article Explains Electrical Panel Capacity

What are the signs that an electrical panel needs more capacity? HelloNation answers that question in an article, featuring insights from Electrical Expert Gerald Talbot in West Knoxville.

KAUL gala

Knoxville Area Urban League Honors Community Champions

The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) hosted its annual Equal Opportunity Awards Gala on Oct. 8 at The Press Room, introducing guests to a fresh event experience.

WindRiver

WindRiver on Tennessee's Tellico Lake Has New Agency

LENOIR CITY, TN - C&R is officially the new agency of record for WindRiver community. WindRiver, a gated lakefront and golf community on Tellico Lake in Lenoir City, Tennessee is about 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville.

jim cortese

Knoxville Arborist Receives National Distinguished Achievement Award

Longtime Knoxville arborist and forestry consultant W. Jim Cortese has received the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award for Human Issues in Horticulture from the American Society for Horticultural Science.

Cline Wagon

Museum Of Appalachia to Open Cline Wagon, Clinch River Pearling Exhibits

The Museum of Appalachia will be opening two new permanent exhibits telling stories that begin in East Tennessee but reach far beyond the region.

SCHAS vulnerable adults

SCHAS Seeks To Expand Access To In-Home Care For Vulnerable Adults

Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) has launched the Service Champions Circle, a donor-supported initiative to help vulnerable adults receive in-home care that may otherwise seem financially out of reach.

Tennessee Tech campaign

Tennessee Tech Launches $125 Million Campaign

Tennessee Tech University has officially launched the public phase of It’s Personal: The Campaign to Elevate Tennessee Tech, a bold $125 million fundraising effort designed to invest in the people, programs and opportunities shaping the university’s future.

Angel Tree distribution

Salvation Army Angel Tree Registration Begins

The Salvation Army of Knoxville is preparing for the 2026 Christmas season, with registration for its annual Angel Tree and Silver Bells programs beginning this week.

South College DNP program

South College Adds New Pathway to Doctor of Nursing Practice

South College has expanded its Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs with a pathway for BSN RNs to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Psychiatrist Challenges Traditional Views of God and Healing

Psychiatrist, speaker, and author Dr. Tim Jennings is drawing strong audience response with a recently released episode of The Deep End with Taylor Welch.

Tennessee Women Prefer Men Who Have Spoken at Conferences to Those With 6-Packs

For well over a decade, a quick online search before a date has been a standard part of modern dating. Before meeting someone, singles might check their Facebook, scan their LinkedIn to confirm they have a job, or, in more cautious moments, see what turns up in a background search.

Brittles Salvation Army Knoxville Welcomes New Area Commanders

A new chapter has begun at The Salvation Army Knoxville Area Command as Captains David and Amanda Brittle have assumed leadership following the transfer of Majors Cameron and Paula Henderson to a new appointment in Atlanta.

South College PharmD South College PharmD Celebrates Second Anniversary Of Hybrid Pathway

South College’s accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is marking two years since the launch of its online/hybrid pathway.

handshake economies 3 Tennessee Towns Identified Among America’s Last ‘Handshake Economies’

In an era of digital signatures, 20-page contracts, and “just looping in legal,” there’s a growing sense that something simpler has been lost.

Morning Pointe caregivers Statewide Awards Spotlight the Unsung Heroes of Alzheimer's Care

As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia continues to grow, the need for compassionate caregivers...

Johnson home East Tennessee’s Historic Presidential Sites

Visitors to East Tennessee with an interest in historical sites can visit the home of one of three U.S. presidents buried on Tennessee soil.

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital has announced that it has been named a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader.

Lines Were Drawn exhibit Why 250 days of free admission at Museum of East Tennessee History?
May 27, 2026

A landmark new exhibition — with free admission for 250 days — explores the first treaty between the Constitutional United States and the Cherokee Nation.





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