Crews Begin Final Demolition Phase for Former Lab at ORNL 615q6w
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OAK RIDGE, TN — Demolition is underway on the last remaining hot cell structure at the former Radioisotope Development Laboratory at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) — a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management priority for 2025. 1e5zk
KCDC’s Liberty Place earns national award from veterans’ group 31r3s
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KNOXVILLE - Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned a national award for Liberty Place, a 32-unit permanent ive housing development for veterans.
Sevier County Deputies Take Man Into Custody 29393j
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SEVIER COUNTY - On May 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 1000 block of Indian Gap Road regarding a male experiencing a mental health …
Zoo Knoxville Celebrates the Birth of Six Bat-Eared Fox Kits 2r2c
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KNOXVILLE — Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the birth of six bat-eared fox kits on April 30, 2025 to parents Fern (dad) and Motsumi (mom), pronounced mot-SUE-mee. The litter includes two …
SEVIER COUNTY, TN – Sevier County Fire & Rescue responded to a large residential structure fire earlier today in the 3000 block of Newport Highway. The fire involved a single-family home a…
First Three Game Times of 2025 Season Announced 522226
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SANDESTIN, Fla. - Game times for the first three weekends of the 2025 college football season were unveiled as part of SEC Spring Meetings at the Sandestin Hilton on Thursday.
White Named Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal 423g3p
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KNOXVILLE - Danny White, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee, was named Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal. The award was presented t…
Knoxville’s McGaha Posts Third Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Cherokee Lake 1e24p
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JEFFERSON CITY, TN – Boater Justin McGaha of Knoxville, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented b…
Vols Wrap 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships With Two NCAA-Leading Event Crowns 2w6o12
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LEXINGTON, KY – The Tennessee track & field program rounded out the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships winning two event titles and three medals on the third and final day of the conference me…
2025 Football Game Designations Unveiled 132y6z
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KNOXVILLE – Tennessee Athletics has unveiled its 2025 home football game designations in Neyland Stadium this fall.
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Oregon State Beavers earn No. 8 seed, will open NCAA baseball tournament vs. Saint Mary’s in Corvallis 4x115i
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UCOR’s Wolfley Named TAUC Safety Professional of the Year 4d705d
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OAK RIDGE, TN – Clint Wolfley, End State Development Manager for United Cleanup Oak Ridge, LLC (UCOR), has been recognized as Safety Professional of the Year by a national group composed of mo…
Congrats! You've Been Promoted 3t5e48
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Getting promoted is one of the most exciting events in a career. Yet many are placed in the role without any knowledge of what it takes to be a leader, let alone a great leader.
Drybar to Bring Its First Shop to Knoxville 14320
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KNOXVILLE – The Drybar® brand, the leading blowout concept known for specializing in professional blowouts, is bringing its signature experience to Knoxville. The new shop will be located at 1…
Kelvion Knoxville Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty for Exclusive Facility Tour 5qs2p
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Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians’ summer camps offer adventures in wilderness, mythology and ‘camper sampler’ 485j2e
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KNOXVILLE - Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is gearing up for a summer of fun, empowerment and adventure through a variety of Girl Scout Summer Camp experiences across the region.
Hundreds of Miles, Millions of Treasures — One Unforgettable Experience 5p1d61
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DECATUR, AL – Each year, bargain hunters, yard sale connoisseurs, collectors and treasure seekers make their way through northeastern Alabama for the biggest yard sale shopping spree in the wo…
Where I’m Writing From: Dr. Johnny Wink’s office 3e566n
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There’s no way to properly express my connection with Johnny Wink. So I’ll stick to the facts: I share the same birthday as his son. Johnny shares the same birthday as my son. We share the sam…
Asheville Art Museum Presents Native America: In Translation 265p2c
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Powerful Contemporary Photography by Indigenous ArtistsChallenges History and Reimagines Identity ASHEVILLE, NC — The Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3, 2025. Featur…
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Kentucky Kingdom Opens Discovery Meadow 5a4yx
LOUISVILLE, KY – Kentucky Kingdom will officially open Discovery Meadow on Saturday, May 10. This $11 million family-focused addition marks the largest investment ever made by parent company H…
Holleroo Set to Be First Event to Take Advantage of Alcohol-on-Street Ordinance 6h1l17
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KNOXVILLE - Knoxville’s only soap box derby, street fair and outdoor concert event returns to Happy Holler, bigger and better than ever, on Saturday, May 17th. This event will be the very firs…
Prove You’ve Still Got it at the Outlandish Adventure Festival’s Competitions 24643t
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KNOXVILLE — Ready to race, climb, or paddle your way to glory? The Outlandish Adventure Festival, happening this weekend at Ijams Nature Center, is packed with action—but if you really want to…
In Pictures: Savoring La Panadería’s baked goodies in San Antonio 4y146w
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SAN ANTONIO – Breakfasts in the fancy hotels along San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk are a treat, but barely two blocks off the river is a downtown spot that locals love and lucky visitors find – La Panadería – at the corner of E. Houston and Navarro streets. La Panadería is a friendly, unassum…
In Pictures: Big western art in a small Texas town 5y6p3u
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KERRVILLE, Texas – For a small town, Kerrville goes for western art in a big way. Despite having a population of only 25,000, Kerrville’s Museum of Western Art has become a destination for peo…
3 up-and-coming Georgia attractions – and 2 being revived 671u29
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Georgia is big, diverse and dynamic, and travelers this year can find “newish” attractions that are coming into their own and destinations with deep histories that are sporting banners that sa…
Jimmy Carter’s nearest ‘big city’ hotel is a Victorian landmark in south Georgia 1x3c61
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AMERICUS, Ga. – President Jimmy Carter’s death in 2024 brought renewed attention to south Georgia and his hometown of Plains. Lodging is at a in this thinly populated corner of the sta…
In Pictures: Taking a stroll with Thomas Jefferson, sort of 2e1j3m
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Thomas Jefferson would love Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. It offers music (Jefferson played violin), good food and drink (Jefferson introduced wine production in Virg…
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Dylan Scott Headlines Pigeon Forge’s Free Patriot Festival on July 4 1y6v3q
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PIGEON FORGE, TN — Multi-platinum hitmaker and country powerhouse Dylan Scott headlines this year’s Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration and concert. Scott leads a lineup that includes chart-topping artist-songwriter Alana Springsteen, former American…
It’s Football Time at The Island in Pigeon Forge 16n1t
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PIGEON FORGE, TN — The Island in Pigeon Forge is going orange and white on Saturday, June 7 to welcome the Legends of Tennessee Football for an exclusive event. 28 current and former Universit…
Outrageous Cabins Offers Luxury Amenities for Unforgettable Stays in the Smoky Mountains 5o3e5z
PIGEON FORGE, TN - Outrageous Cabins is redefining the cabin rental experience by combining luxury with mountain rustic. Founded in 2008 with a single cabin, the company has grown to offer ove…
National Park Reopens Cosby Area 624p4p
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GATLINBURG, TN — Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened the Cosby Area following the construction of a new culvert under Cosby Entrance Road.
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to Begin on June 18 z6m6o
GATLINBURG, TN — Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclis…
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes is Serving Summer Vibes 4wk1
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Launches the Piña Colada Shake, a Tropical Creation with Beach-inspired Flavors
Ruby Slipper’s Summer Brunch Is Jam-Packed with Flavor 2s51i
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KNOXVILLE — Ruby Slipper is celebrating berry season in a big way, with a new limited-time m…