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Steven Vincent Named to Board of Directors for NAMIHP
June 1, 2026

Steven Vincent has been elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers (NAMIHP).

Tennessee Kids Serve Hey Kids! Take A Peak at First Lady Maria Lee's Summer Challenge
June 2, 2026

Summer is just around the corner. That means...

Land Trust Day Celebrate Land Trust Day at Mast General Store
June 2, 2026

Foothills Land Conservancy is teaming up with Mast General Store for a free family-friendly Land Trust Day event on Saturday, June 6.

Lavender Festival Jackson Square Lavender Festival Returns to Oak Ridge
June 2, 2026

The 26th Jackson Square Lavender Festival, presented by Oklo, Inc., returns to Oak Ridge on Saturday, June 20, in the city’s Historic Jackson Square.

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader
June 1, 2026

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

OTA Fellows honors South College Knoxville directors receive AOTA Fellows honors
May 27, 2026

Two South College directors have earned the distinction as Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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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eli cranor Where I’m Writing From: 1996
May 31, 2026

I’m writing from the summer of 1996. Back when I was the same age my daughter is now, three years older than my son, old enough that my parents let me ride my neon green Huffy all around the neighborhood alone.

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When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health Condition

Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time getting the people you know to be more understanding?

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Graystone Presbyterian Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser
May 27, 2026

Graystone Presbyterian Church is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through June 30 to raise funds for Arts for All.

KOC to Host Multi-faceted Coaching Conference
May 27, 2026

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will partner with Prisma Health to host a multi-faceted coaching conference offering free sports medicine training and insight for local coaches, athletic trainers, and healthcare professionals who work with student-athletes.

Students Can Now Book Summer Tristar Reads
May 26, 2026

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) is excited to once again open the registration portal for parents to sign their children up to compete in Tristar Reads.

Flatwater Tales Flatwater Tales Returns to Oak Ridge
May 24, 2026

Flatwater Tales returns to Oak Ridge June 5-6 for its 10th anniversary, bringing four storytellers whose tales will inspire listeners to learn, feel, laugh, and cry, “sometimes all at the same time,” according to the festival’s founders.

Tennessee’s Lynnville Blackberry Festival Set for July 18
May 24, 2026

On July 18th, Tennessee’s Lynnville Blackberry Festival gets underway as one of the sweetest events of the summer in the state.

ELFI Offers New Private Student Loan Alternative
May 21, 2026

ELFI, a division of SouthEast Bank, has launched EdMed, a new private student loan program designed specifically for medical and healthcare professionals.

Murdaugh barn Inside the Murdaugh Murders: Reporting a Southern Scandal
May 23, 2026

Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction has been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, and with renewed attention on the case, Alcatraz East Crime Museum is opening a new temporary exhibit.

swimming pool Summer Sizzles With Parks & Recreation
May 21, 2026

Swimming, camp, and many ways to play: it must be summer in Knoxville! The City’s Parks and Recreation Department goes into high gear this Memorial Day weekend.

ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook Retires
May 20, 2026

Stephanie Brewer Cook is retiring as the City of Knoxville’s ADA Coordinator after 29 years of advocacy. Cook, who retires June 30, agrees that Knoxville has come a long way since she started with the City in the late 1990s.

Project Search Covenant Health honors graduates of vocational program for developmentally disabled
May 19, 2026

Covenant Health celebrated graduates of its Project SEARCH initiative,  a hands-on, transition-to-work program for individuals with developmental disabilities

Knox County RFC, Local Officials Recognize National Water Safety Month
May 18, 2026

A drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. In fact, more children ages one to four die from downing than any other cause of death nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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.

UT commencement UT Spring Commencement Honors Record Number of Graduates
May 18, 2026

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, proudly celebrated its largest graduating class in history during the spring commencement exercises held from May 14-17.

zoo knoxville yoga 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.

Fruits of the Backyard 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.

Bacon, Bourbon & Blackberry Farm
May 7, 2026

Sertoma will host its annual Friendship Dinner, reimagined this year as Bacon, Bourbon & Blackberry Farm.

Foster Care Tennessee 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.

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."

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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