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Why Knox County Mayor Betsy Henderson faced a close election | Opinion

Why Knox County Mayor Betsy Henderson faced a close election | Opinion

Victor Ashe also writes about the new mayor's chief of staff and the 35th anniversary of a Sister City relationship. Also, notable birthdays!
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Creeks are often named after people or landmarks. Here's why Knoxville uses numbers

Creeks are often named after people or landmarks. Here's why Knoxville uses numbers

First, Second, Third and Fourth creeks are well-known in the Knoxville outdoors scene. The origin of their names dates back to the 1790s.
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Boyd Foundation gives $5M for a theater in this historic Knoxville mansion

Boyd Foundation gives $5M for a theater in this historic Knoxville mansion

The gift moves River & Rail Theatre Company closer to opening a new home that will increase seating capacity while adding a lobby and rehearsal space.
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Vote for the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union girls athlete of the week for Sept. 7-11

Vote for the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union girls athlete of the week for Sept. 7-11

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Give every American voter same confidence Tennesseans have | Opinion

Give every American voter same confidence Tennesseans have | Opinion

State Rep. Jason Zachary argues that Tennessee is an example of the election security the SAVE America Act would provide nationwide.
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Joy of Music School teaches free lessons and other 'tools for success'

Joy of Music School teaches free lessons and other 'tools for success'

Students at the school can come after school to participate in free lessons and classes, where they can study everything from piano to rock band.
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Big Ears Festival shares 2027 lineup with Norah Jones, Thundercat and more

Big Ears Festival shares 2027 lineup with Norah Jones, Thundercat and more

Big Ears Festival returns April 1-4 to Knoxville with a stacked 2027 lineup featuring Jeff Tweedy, Jim James, Norah Jones, Weyes Blood and much more.
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TBI investigating KCSO lieutenant who has tangled history with handyman | Exclusive

TBI investigating KCSO lieutenant who has tangled history with handyman | Exclusive

TBI and Knox County Sheriff's Office leaders are silent, but last month Knox News learned about a questionable 2025 arrest involving Lt. John Sharp.
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Vote for the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union boys athlete of the week for Sept. 7-11

Vote for the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union boys athlete of the week for Sept. 7-11

Vote for the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union boys athlete of the week for Sept. 7-11 in the Knoxville area. Voters have until noon on Sept. 17.
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Joro spiders aren't just in the Smoky mountains. They're in Knoxville too

Joro spiders aren't just in the Smoky mountains. They're in Knoxville too

Joro spiders have been recorded across Knoxville on the iNaturalist app. The large, invasive spiders have been identified in both urban and rural areas throughout the region.
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How Tennessee's winning era became a fundraising force bigger than sports | Exclusive

How Tennessee's winning era became a fundraising force bigger than sports | Exclusive

Winning brings trophies and sellout crowds. At the University of Tennessee, it's also helping drive a historic run of fundraising success.
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New Latter-day Saints temple almost ready to offer rare public tours

New Latter-day Saints temple almost ready to offer rare public tours

The temple, a sacred, exclusive space for Latter-day Saints, is the only one in Knoxville and the third in Tennessee.