The Connection Between Self-Care and Modern Beauty Treatments
May 13, 2026
Self-care has become far more than an occasional luxury. For many people, it is now an important part of maintaining confidence, managing stress, and creating balance in busy daily routines. |
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Yoga at the Zoo Fundraiser Set for May 29
May 13, 2026
Blue Ridge Yoga and Zoo Knoxville are inviting the community to experience an unforgettable evening where wildlife, wellness, and conservation come together for a meaningful cause. |
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Looking for Affordable 'Kayaking 101' Classes?
May 9, 2026
Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are teaming up with paddlesports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes. |
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UT Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Set for June 9
May 9, 2026
Homegrown blackberries and blueberries pair perfectly for summertime in Tennessee, and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture would like to help bring them to your backyard. |
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Bacon, Bourbon & Blackberry Farm
May 7, 2026
Sertoma will host its annual Friendship Dinner, reimagined this year as Bacon, Bourbon & Blackberry Farm. |

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Where I’m Writing From: RSD Signing Day
May 10, 2026
I'm writing from the Russellville High School Cyclone Arena. I'm here to deliver the keynote speech on Senior Signing Day. The event is a way to highlight all the graduating seniors going off to college, the military, or entering the workforce. |
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How You Can Be An Effective Leader
Professionals in leadership roles should take the time to improve their relevant skills and adjust their style to suit the needs of their teams. Here are the qualities of a good leader. |
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EMA Director Receives Bill Worth Award
May 6, 2026
The Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce that Director Colin Ickes was presented with the Bill Worth Award. |
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Tanger Outlets Sevierville Celebrates Grand Reopening and Transformation
May 5, 2026
Tanger Outlets Sevierville invites the community to experience its Grand Reopening this Mother’s Day weekend. |
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Nourish Kids Returns to Market Square On May 9
May 5, 2026
Nourish Knoxville’s Nourish Kids program returns for the 2026 season, inviting children and families to engage with local food in a fun, hands-on way at both the Market Square Farmers Market and the New Harvest Farmers Market. |
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Foster Parents Needed for Tennessee Children with I/DD
May 5, 2026
Children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Tennessee are waiting, not just for placement, but for a place to belong. |
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National Safe Boating Week begins May 16
May 4, 2026
The National Safe Boating Campaign, an annual campaign to raise life jacket awareness and recreational boating safety, kicks off with National Safe Boating Week on Saturday, May 16th. |
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An Old Southern Favorite: Catalpa
May 3, 2026
"As a child, I remember looking at our May Plant of the Month and wondering if it was where string beans came from. My dad always called it a cigartree because he and his buddies pretended the seed pods were cigars. The tree in question is our native Catalpa." |
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KOC Sports Medicine Leader Earns Tiaaa Distinguished Service Award
Apr 27, 2026
Scott Byrd has earned the 2026 East Tennessee Distinguished Service Award. |
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Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee Plants Roots Across Tennessee
Apr 23, 2026
Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee is turning its passion for great coffee into meaningful community action this April with a two-part initiative focused on environmental stewardship and sustainable habits. |
Educators Receive $110,000 in STEM Research Grants
Apr 23, 2026
Society for Science is awarding more than $110,000 in STEM Research Grants to 41 educators across 16 states, expanding access to hands-on, student-driven science education in middle and high school classrooms nationwide. |
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Knoxville Realtor Explains Lakefront Property Choices
Apr 20, 2026
What should buyers consider when deciding between a lakefront lot and a lake-view home in the Knoxville region? A HelloNation article highlights insights from Real Estate Expert Billy Houston. |
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Alcoa Students Win State Championship of Presidential AI Challenge
Apr 13, 2026
The White House announced Tennessee’s 2026 State Champions of the Presidential AI Challenge. Students from Alcoa Intermediate School advanced to the regional level, presenting their projects to judges this week. |
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Wellpoint Tennessee and Wesley House Host “Spring into Nutrition”
Mar 31, 2026
Wellpoint Tennessee, in partnership with the Wesley House, hosted “Spring into Nutrition” on March 25, building healthier habits through informed nutrition and meal planning for local families. |
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Serial Killers and Why They Captivate Us
Mar 29, 2026
When Rachel Toles was 5 years old, she witnessed a tragic murder that left a lasting impression on her. One that would alter her destiny and send her exploring a dark, sinister, sadistic world inside the minds of serial killers. |
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Woman Whose Family Members Fled Nazi Germany Shares Experience
Mar 29, 2026
A woman whose family fled Nazi Germany due to the persecution of Jewish individuals will give a presentation at Tusculum University about the experience of refugees of that faith who settled in Shanghai, China. |