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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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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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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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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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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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Why is Trump returning to Tennessee? Maybe to bolster 'safe' GOP seats
One political expert told Knox News President Donald Trump may be coming to Tennessee "to shore up Congressional seats" after gerrymandering.
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Why a Maui family moved to Maryville, and what it says about East TN growth | Exclusive
The McMillans are no strangers to adventure. Their latest journey? Packing up their life in Hawaii and moving 4,000 miles to Maryville, Tennessee.
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One Knoxville teen shot, another charged with reckless homicide
A 15-year-old fired a fatal round while handling a gun at a home on Juniper Drive, Knoxville police report.
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Does Knoxville set official trick-or-treat times for Halloween? | Ask Knoxpedia
Trick-or-treating will be on Halloween in Knoxville - that much is sure. As far as what time that night, the answer isn't as specific.
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Will Hurricane Isaias impact Knoxville, East TN? Track the storm's path
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to impact East Tennessee. The storm will cause heavy rain, wind and potential flash floods. It will have a minor impact on drought conditions.
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CAK's Tyler Stafford, FBA's Alex Green lead Knoxville's Week 8 top performers
See who leads our list of the Knoxville area's top performers in Week 8 of the 2026 TSSAA sports season.
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Christa Pike wasn't alone in her crime. What happened to accomplices
Two other people were involved in the crime that landed Christa Pike on death row. Here's what happened to them, and why they got lesser punishments.
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