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Knoxville's Tour De Lights Rolls Into Covenant Health Park With New Five-Mile Route

Knoxville's Tour de Lights is pedaling into a new home this December. The free, family-friendly holiday celebration is scheduled for Dec. 12, 2026, running from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Covenant Health Park, with a roughly five-mile round-trip bike ride winding through downtown and several historic neighborhoods along the way.

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Veterans Day Events, Closures and Offers for Veterans

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) – Communities across East Tennessee are preparing to honor the nation’s veterans with parades, ceremonies and tributes on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The largest event in Knoxville will be the 101st Annual Veterans Day Parade, organized by American Legion Post 2. The...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Redevelopment plans for McClung Warehouse site to be revealed during public meeting

The city of Knoxville and its Community Development Corporation are scheduled to present redevelopment plans for the former McClung Warehouses site at a public meeting on November 30.

Knoxville, TN · 23h

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8 Ways to Unplug and Explore in Blount County, TN

Experience the ultimate digital detox with these things to do in Blount County, TN, from pottery classes and yoga to mountain hikes. In a place as beautiful as East Tennessee, it’s a downright travesty to while away the hours scrolling on a phone or obsessively checking TikTok, so put down your devices, take a deep breath of mountain air and spend time enjoying everything Blount (pronounced “blunt”) County has to offer.

Blount County, TN · 2d

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Public strongly supports redevelopment of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, survey finds

The Knoxville Sports Authority has released the results of its survey asking if the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course should be redeveloped. The decision pits preservation of affordable public golf against growing demand for soccer, lacrosse and flag football fields. For Context. The city received more than 700 responses to address...

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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 · 21h

The Oak Ridger

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

WATE

Inflation puts pressure on East Tennesseans heading into holiday season

Rising inflation and high interest rates continue to strain budgets for East Tennessee families as they approach the holiday season.

Tennessee · 21h

takingthekids.com

10 Tennessee Workshops Where You Can Make Something Special With Your Own Hands

A blacksmith shop in the Smoky Mountains will help you turn a railroad spike into a knife. I have to admit, that one stopped me cold. The man running it is a fan favorite from Forged in Fire. You can also forge a blade from a horseshoe, a nail, or even a pony shoe.

Tennessee · 2d

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US District Court opens the door for religious group seeking to establish religious charter school in Knoxville

A United States District Court ruled that Tennessee cannot require charter schools to operate as "nonreligious" in order to participate in a public benefit program. This comes after a lawsuit from the proposed Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

The Financial Wire

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 .

Georgia · 3d

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INVITATION TO BID – Jefferson County 2025 CDBG Fire Protection Services Project for Turnout Gear

Separate sealed bids for the Jefferson County 2025 CDBG Fire Protection Services Project for Turnout Gear will be received by the County at the Jefferson County Finance Department Conference Room (1244 Gay St) until 2:00 o’clock P.M., EST November 24, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Jefferson County, TN · 2d

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Gatlinburg Drones Arrived Before Other Responders on About 70% of Missions, Program Manager Says

Gatlinburg's Public Safety Aviation Program has flown about 120 missions since becoming operational around mid-September, WVLT reported. The program uses three drones stationed around town to give police and fire crews an aerial view of emergencies before they arrive. The three Skydio drones are housed at launch sites around town...

Gatlinburg, TN · 1d

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NaanStop Indian Cuisine Opens November 11 at BIR Travel Center in Dandridge – 30% Off Veterans and Active Military

NaanStop Indian Cuisine Opens November 11 at BIR Travel Center in Dandridge. A new dining destination is arriving in Jefferson County as NaanStop Indian Cuisine officially opens on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the BIR Travel Center, conveniently located on Interstate 40 at Exit 412 in Dandridge, Tennessee. The opening...

Dandridge, TN · 3d

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Sevierville's City Park Reopens Monday With New Turf Fields, Pavilion and Lighting

Sevierville City Park — Reported Renovation And Reopening Site. Sevierville’s Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony and reopening of City Park at 1005 Park Road for 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, marking the end of a renovation project that closed off large sections of the park since Aug. 25, 2025.

Sevierville, TN · 22h

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Newcomers’ Guide to Living in Blount County, TN

Considering living in Blount County, TN? Explore its communities, schools, jobs, outdoor recreation, healthcare and local traditions. So you’ve landed in Blount County. Here’s a quick guide to help you get settled in. Communities. The county encompasses six towns and cities: Maryville, Alcoa, Townsend, Louisville, Friendsville and Rockford....

Blount County, TN · 3d

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Attorney says federal ruling on Christian charter school could extend to other religions

A Knoxville attorney says the reasoning in a federal judge’s ruling for Wilberforce Academy could apply to other religions seeking to open charter schools in Tennessee. Attorney Josh Hedrick says the ruling could be referenced by other courts nationwide in similar cases, and that charter schools use public money.

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After 84 years, WWII soldier who died in POW camp coming home to East Tennessee

The remains of Private Lewis Bolton, a World War II prisoner of war who died in the Philippines in 1942, have been identified. His next of kin lives in Gatlinburg. Bolton’s identification comes more than eight decades after his death. His remains had been buried as unknown at the Manila American Cemetery.

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State grant helps Newport rebuild downtown after Hurricane Helene

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — A state grant is giving Newport another opportunity to rebuild its downtown after Hurricane Helene damaged buildings and flooded parts of the city. Newport and Lenoir City each received funding through the state’s Downtown Improvement Grant program to help revitalize their downtown areas. East Tennessee received a combined $470,000. For Newport […]

Newport, TN · 2d

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