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What's that replacing Long's Drug Store in Bearden? | Exclusive
Long's Drug Store was one of Knoxville's oldest restaurants when it closed in 2024. Now something new is moving into the Kingston Pike storefront.
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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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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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Knox County Mayor Betsy Henderson: Get used to vetoes | Exclusive
Knox County mayors rarely have invoked their veto power, but Henderson says she won't shy away from using it to shape policy.
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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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A contrite Paul Noel is ready to move past scandal as KPD chief
Noel is asking the community and officers under his command to look at his body of work and the state of the department under his leadership.
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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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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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Vote for the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union girls athlete of the week for Sept. 7-11
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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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What's that cleared land in Farragut near Concord Park? | Exclusive
An 8-acre stretch of land near Concord Park on the edge of Farragut has been cleared for new development.
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Is it legal to let your child walk home alone? What parents should know
The arrest and conviction of a Virginia mother has sparked a national conversation around when a child is old enough to walk alone.
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