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Dolly Parton urged Tennessee grads to 'dream more.' Hear her message
Look back at Dolly Parton's inspiring 2009 commencement speech for University of Tennessee graduates.
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Dolly Parton remembered by sports world after country music legend dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton was beloved by Tennessee sports fans, and she was remembered by the sports world after the news of her death Aug. 25.
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How a Gay Street building gave 10-year-old Dolly Parton her big break
The Knoxville building where a young Dolly Parton first performed on WIVK is now listed for sale.
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This colorful coffee shop in North Knoxville is closing next week
Partial Cafe will close at 828 N. Broadway at the end of August after more than three years as part of what has become a North Knoxville coffee hub.
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Everyone has a favorite Dolly Parton memory. Share yours with Knox News
Did one of Dolly's songs make a difference in your life? Did you ever have an unforgettable encounter with her? Share your fondest Dolly memories!
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Dolly Parton was always 'proud to be a Smoky Mountain girl.' We loved her for it
East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton dreamed big, gave generously and carried the Smoky Mountains in her heart wherever she went.
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Stuck on red? How to request changes to Knoxville traffic signals
Knoxville residents can report traffic signal issues to the city for engineering review. Unless a problem is reported, signals are evaluated annually.
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L&N STEM Academy expands campus with new regional laboratory hub
School and county leaders see this expansion of the downtown Knoxville campus to be a natural progression of STEM education in the region.
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Remembering Dolly Parton in her best photos and stories of her accomplishments
East Tennessee's own Queen of Country has been beloved for decades. Take a look back at her amazing life.
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Dolly Parton was ‘The Book Lady,’ reaching millions with Imagination Library
In 1995, Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to inspire children in her hometown in tribute to her father. Now it's an international program.
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'Little piece of Italy' coming to Bearden with new restaurant and market
Annette Morejon is bringing her experience as a tour guide in Italy to Bearden, opening Il Mercato as an Italian market with authentic food.
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Reese Chapman back with Tennessee baseball as student assistant coach
Reese Chapman has rejoined the Tennessee baseball program as a student assistant coach. He was the Vols' starting right fielder from 2025-26.
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