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'The Prophet of Oak Ridge Revealed' is author's topic at Oak Ridge History Museum on May 9
A farmer who reportedly spent 40 days and nights in the woods before emerging to reveal visions about the future of land that would become Oak Ridge, Hendrix is the subject of many stories. But who was he – a family man? A killer? Did he lose his mind and get locked away in a cage?
Get your late-night chicken finger fix at new Raising Cane's, open until 1 a.m. on weekends
If you're a fan of Raising Cane's but found their current location - sharing space with Panda Express just off the Strip - less than ideal, you're in luck. Raising Cane's, the unlikely success from Louisiana that only sells one thing − chicken fingers − is opening its newest location in Knoxville on Sunday, May 5.
Clinton Library kicks off summer reading program May 20 with special June, July events
Clinton Public Library has announced the start of its Summer Reading Program for 2024: "Adventure Begins at Your Library!" Registration begins May 20. Programs will kick off on June 3 and conclude with a Finale “Mini Convention” on July26, a library release said. The library will host two...
The Knoxville airport is growing, and we're doubling down on covering it.
For the past three years, it's been my job to ask this question. Knox County is trying to pass a new growth plan. Why should I care?. The University of Tennessee has record enrollment. Why should I care?. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport has a special pile of money it can...
Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley joins the Living East Tennessee crew with an adorable adoptable you can take home and make part of your family. Humane Society Tennessee Valley is the first animal shelter in the state of Tennessee and the first no-kill...
Billions of screaming cicadas are starting to crawl out of the ground in parts of East Tennessee
GREENBACK, Tenn. — Are you starting to hear loud bugs screeching outside during the day? If so -- happy beginning of May! You are living in one of the "lucky" areas of East Tennessee that has Broox XIX cicadas emerging this year!. These cicadas are part of a brood...
'Day with the Arts' to feature music, dance, poetry May 18 at Scarboro Center
Music, dance, poetry, and community spirit are on tap as the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. presents “A Day with the Arts,” from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 18 at the Scarboro Community Center, 148 Carver Ave. The event, a collaboration with...
Knoxville Cinco de Mayo restaurants, specials and events - plus live music - for 2024
If you're looking to start your week off with a fiesta, Cinco de Mayo this year will be Sunday, May 5, so Knoxville bars, restaurants and businesses will offer lots of drink and dinner deals that day to celebrate. Whether you're in the mood for live music with dinner, drink specials or even...
Unicoi becomes 49th county to join ‘Everywhere You Look, UT’ mural
An “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural in Unicoi County celebrates five generations of UT Knoxville graduates while also attracting the attention of passersby. Rebecca Love (Knoxville, ’69) traces family ties to the University of Tennessee back five generations, starting with her grandfather, Glenn Ratliffe (Knoxville, 1908), the first in the family to graduate from the University of Tennessee. It seemed natural for her to offer her family’s barn in the 49th county of the campaign, which seeks to show UT’s presence in the state’s 95 counties.
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