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Two deaths of homeless people in Knox County are raising alarms

The deaths of two homeless people in Knox County since Nov. 1 – coupled with a significant drop in overnight temperatures – have amped up demands from community advocates for urgent action to make sure there is the right support for those living without housing. Knox County Regional Forensic Center spokesperson Mike Donila told Knox News on Nov. 10 the agency is investigating the causes of death. Preliminary information points to hypothermia in one death and a drug overdose in the other, but Donila emphasized toxicology tests could change the findings. Any death is "one too many," Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability Director Erin Read told Knox News. The issue has been at the center of multiple social media conversations, and is expected to be a topic of conversation during the public forum portion of tonight's Knoxville City Council meeting. Among the concerns raised is a lack of adequate warming centers – the city supports church-based warming centers only if the temperature drops to 25 degrees or lower. The churches, in turn, say they can't operate the centers without support from the city for a variety of reasons, including the need to have a permit to temporarily house people

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Retirees Trade Traffic For Quiet Lake Mornings In Kingston, Tennessee On Watts Bar Lake

Some people spend their working years stuck behind brake lights, counting the minutes until they can finally slow down. Then retirement arrives, and the big question shows up: where do you go when the rush is over?. A growing number of folks are answering with a small town in East...

Kingston, TN · 15h
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The Oak Ridger

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Secret City Half Marathon to cause traffic delays

Explore Oak Ridge and the city of Oak Ridge are advising businesses, motorists and residents that several main roads and intersections will be affected by the Secret City Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday morning, Nov. 14. Race Director Hannah Fatheree anticipates more than 1,500 runners and walkers will take to Oak Ridge streets and greenways to participate in the family-friendly events. Race route maps are available on the Secret City Half Marathon website. Oak Ridge City Manager Randy Hemann told City Council at its monthly meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, that this is more runners and walkers than in the past. Motorists should also be aware of early morning course preparations, according to a news release. While the races start at 9 a.m., volunteers will begin setting out cones along the course as early as 5:30 a.m. The Oak Ridge Police Department will direct and stop traffic where and when needed. No roads will be shut down because of the races, but motorists should expect minor delays as runners cross streets, including Melton Lake Drive and Emory Valley Road. Motorists are asked to slow down in these areas and watch for race participants. The half marathon and 5K

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

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Powell's 86-Lot Shipe Road Subdivision Wins Approval Amid Cut-Through Traffic Concerns

4923 Shipe Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 86-Lot Subdivision. An 86-lot subdivision off Shipe Road in Powell has won approval from Knox County officials amid concerns about cut-through traffic. The project was preceded by months of back-and-forth over how the development would connect — or not connect — to the subdivision next door.

Knox County, TN · 2d
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Oak Ridge apartments saw slight price decreases since last October

Renters in Oak Ridge saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from October 2025's median of $1,500, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,469 in October. Median listing prices in Oak Ridge are trending 8% downwards from the previous month's $1,595 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.oakridger.com Out of 74 rental listings in Oak Ridge, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,215, nearly the same as September, when they were $1,205. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 0% from $1,213. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were 5% lower than September at a central price of $1,336, compared to $1,400. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,398. Statewide, Tennessee rental listing prices are very close to September's median of $1,574. One-bedroom rentals were listed

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

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Demolition to remove Oak Ridge National Lab’s historic Isotope Row complete

After more than half a decade of work, a historic and highly contaminated group of buildings, referred to as "Isotope Row," at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is no longer standing.

Oak Ridge, TN · 1d

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Senior homelessness rises 50% in Knoxville area as CAC collects holiday essentials

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the holiday season approaches, a Knoxville organization is asking the community to help older adults struggling to afford basic necessities, including some who are experiencing homelessness. The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Office on Aging is collecting donations for its annual Senior Angel Tree program, which provides holiday gift […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Knox County Scrambles to Fill Judge Scott Green's Seat After Sudden Death

Knox County is racing to fill the Criminal Court seat left empty by the sudden death of Judge Scott Green, with the state's Trial Court Vacancy Commission now accepting applications for his former position. Green, 64, died unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on October 30. Applications to succeed him are due the afternoon of Monday, November 23, with a public hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. on December 11 in Knox County.

Knox County, TN · 1d

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Christian school wins Tennessee court case challenging religious charter ban

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Knox County Schools cannot block a Christian charter school application on religious grounds despite a Tennessee law banning religious charter schools, according to a federal court ruling on Friday. The narrow decision applies only to Knox County Schools and the Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville, which sued the school district last year over its application of the state law. It does not strike down Tennessee’s religious charter school ban or guarantee that Wilberforce’s application will be approved. The ruling comes amid a growing national conservative push to greenlight taxpayer-funded religious schools . Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti declined to defend the 2002 law earlier this year after publicly calling it “likely” unconstitutional , leaving Knox County Schools to face a lawsuit challenging a state law it was required to enforce. Tennessee lawmakers also loosened the state’s restrictions on religious charter schools this year, allowing religious organizations to operate charter schools as long as the schools themselves remain nonreligious. Wilberforce, however, aims to open an explicitly

Knoxville, TN · 16h

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Public meetings to discuss rezoning for new Farragut-area elementary school

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County education officials will hold public meetings later this month to discuss potential rezoning scenarios for a new Farragut-area elementary school. Construction began last year on the new K-5 school between Boring Road and Village Commons Boulevard that will serve 1,200-1,400 students. It is expected to be open in time […]

Knoxville, TN · 1d