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Tennessee delegates to the DNC unanimously back Kamala Harris as presidential nominee
Tennessee’s Democratic delegates to the party’s national convention unanimously backed President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris during a call hours after the president announced July 21 he is not seeking reelection. Biden delegate and Knoxville political strategist Jack Vaughn told Knox News their decision...
Countdown to opening day: Downtown stadium's stands, suites, clubhouses taking shape
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — That raucous roar you hear coming from just east of the Old City on Jackson Avenue is the sound of a new downtown stadium rapidly taking shape. Favorable weather has helped keep the $116 million project on a sure schedule, said Smokies ballclub CEO Doug Kirchhofer, who along with contractor Denark Construction's Moe Abbas gave WBIR an inside/outside tour on Friday.
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
Word from the Smokies: Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service.
KFD working on creating new museum dedicated to its history years after SUV crash took out original location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon you will be able to learn more about the history of the Knoxville Fire Department. That's because the department is working on creating a museum that will feature vintage items and artifacts. Now that the Knoxville Fire Department headquarters has moved to North Knoxville, Mark...
Prisma Health to acquire first hospital outside South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Prisma Health announced they have entered into negotiations to acquire a community hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. When Blount Memorial Hospital joins Prisma, it will be the network’s first venture outside of the Palmetto State. “The Blount Memorial board and leadership determined that joining a...
Dogwood Arts Announces Large-Scale Mural Project In North Knoxville
KNOXVILLE - Dogwood Arts and Visit Knoxville are excited to announce a large-scale public art project unlike any other in our area. The project will transform an unassuming, little used space into an extensive outdoor art gallery, further enhancing the public art in Knoxville alongside cities like Asheville, Miami, and Philadelphia as must-visit destinations to appreciate art of all kinds.
Knox News voter's guide
Welcome to Your Week in Knoxville, emailed every Sunday only to subscribers, from Knox News editor Joel Christopher. A selection of our best pieces from this past week are featured at the bottom of this newsletter. I am out of the office this week spending time with family, but wanted to take a moment to remind you that early voting continues through July 27. Knox News has assembled a voter's guide to help you make your choices...
Pioneering spirit: Beyond Tennessee whiskey to a dizzying array of spirits
At the turn of the 20th century, the Old City of Knoxville was a bustling commercial railway hub alive with the rich aroma of its coffee-roasting factories. The massive White Lily flour mill dominated a city block, a testament to the river town's industrial might. Trains chugged in filled with people traveling to the trade town at the mouth of the Tennessee River and departed carrying produce to far-off destinations. Today, the Old City has transformed into...
Rachel Watson is THCA Social Worker of the Year
Rachel Watson is the Tennessee Health Care Associations Social Worker of the Year, as proclaimed by state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey at a recent celebration at Hillcrest Healthcare’s Island Home location where Watson serves. Hillcrest Healthcare says of Rachel: “It is an honor to recognize her exceptional dedication and...
Oak Ridge environmental management, UCOR finishing largest soil remediation project
The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor UCOR have completed the largest soil remediation project at the East Tennessee Technology Park. The three-year-long project removed more than 100,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil, which equates to nearly 8,500 dump truck loads, from the...
Oak Ridge property tax bills go out this month
City of Oak Ridge residents can expect their property tax statements to arrive in their mailboxes this month. In accordance with state law, property tax notices are mailed to the property owner at the address on file with the State of Tennessee as of Jan. 1, 2024. Because of this, some property owners...
Oak Ridge Residents Alerted to Prepare for Tax Season, City Urges Prompt Payment to Avoid Penalties
Residents of Oak Ridge, please take note: tax season is upon you. Property tax statements have been dispatched and should be landing in mailboxes throughout the month. According to the City of Oak Ridge's recent alert, these statements are sent to the homeowner's address currently on file with the State of Tennessee as of January 1. However, if a statement is not received by July 31, homeowners are advised to get proactive about their taxes.
Candidates Backus, Ragan, Scarbrough field questions on issues at Oak Ridge forum
When asked why he is challenging Tennessee Rep. John Ragan in the Anderson County Republican Primary on Aug. 1, Rick Scarbrough, former Clinton police chief, had a simple answer. “I’m an ‘Anderson County first’ person,” he said. “I’ll listen to the community and then take action to form coalitions to...
Letter: Ebony Capshaw an outstanding candidate for Anderson County Commission District 6
From the moment I first met Ebony Capshaw some 27 years ago, I knew that she was a young person born to make a positive difference in this world. Intelligent, hilarious, high-spirited, and a leader from day one, she immediately made a great impression on me and on those around her in my 8th grade American History class. Well-respected by her teachers and peers alike, she proved herself then, as she’s proving herself now, to be a leader, a listener, and a uniter.
10 American Cities With the Largest Overweight and Obese Populations
Many Americans are familiar with the stereotype that everyone in their country is overweight and consumes too much junk food. While that’s a stretch (no pun intended), over 40% percent of U.S. adults are obese. WalletHub analyzed 100 of the most populated U.S. metropolis across 19 key indicators of...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/21 – 7/30/2024)
If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be put together the Wednesday before you want your event included.
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