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Statue of Tennessee football mascot Smokey I in front of Neyland Stadium damaged
The statue of Smokey I in front of Tennessee football's Neyland Stadium was damaged on Oct. 10 before being covered up by a tarp.
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Knox zoning official accused of punching protester at far-right event
Alex Moody, the South Knox County representative on the county board of zoning appeals, was cited with misdemeanor assault.
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One Knox clinched the playoffs. Now it wants postseason soccer in Knoxville
One Knox has clinched a playoff spot, but Sunday's match against Spokane could help determine whether postseason soccer returns to Knoxville.
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One Knox shut out by Spokane in final home game of the regular season
One Knox SC wrapped up its regular season games at Covenant Health Park with a 2-0 loss to Spokane Velocity FC on Sunday.
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How four trees and crop disease led to 50 years of Sevierville's Apple Barn
The Apple Barn and Cider Mill has grown into a tourism giant in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. The Kilpatrick family said it never gets old.
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Too old to trick-or-treat? Grown-ups can have fun on Halloween, too!
Halloween is not limited to costumes and trick-or-treating. Knoxville has horror festivals, spooky bar crawls, séances and much more for grown-ups.
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How QB Landon Lightfoot drove Austin-East football to historic fifth win
Austin-East football hadn't won five or more games in a season since 2019. The Roadrunners clinched win No. 5 in 2026 behind a sophomore QB.
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University of Tennessee wants $108M building named for one of its own
The Student Success Building is under construction and scheduled to open on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus by fall 2027.
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What's at stake in November? Seven key storylines to watch in midterms
This whirlwind election year will finish after voters go to the polls. From redrawn Tennessee districts to "blue" inroads, here's what we're watching.
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Knoxville organizations keep Pride celebrations going this fall
October is LGBTQ History Month, and organizations across Knoxville and East Tennessee are offering many ways to celebrate Pride.
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Move over, Spirit Halloween. Spirit Christmas is heading to Knoxville
Spencer Spirit Holdings, parent company of Spirit Halloween and Spirit Christmas announced it would be opening 44 locations including one in Knoxville
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Fortune 500 company has a new global nuclear headquarters in Oak Ridge
One of the U.S.’ largest government contractors is making a new home for its international nuclear operations in Oak Ridge.
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