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