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New Series “Beyond The Rescue” with Allyson Spellman debuts on WATE-TV

Knoxville, TN · 19h

The Oak Ridger

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Oak Ridge native brings Tina Turner show home Nov. 13

Oak Ridge native Jenn Cristy is coming home. The performer, who grew up in Oak Ridge and now tours the country, will bring her show "Simply The Best: A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner" to the Historic Grove Theater for one night only on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The show celebrates the power and stage presence Tina Turner showed over a 50-year career, with hits including "Proud Mary," "River Deep – Mountain High," "What's Love Got to Do With It," and "The Best." Cristy, a former backing vocalist and instrumentalist for John Mellencamp, has taken the production to audiences across the country, according to a news release. Before she was a performer, Cristy was a standout athlete in Oak Ridge. She swam for the Atomic City Aquatic Club and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1997. She went on to swim at Indiana University, where she won five Big Ten titles, earned All-America honors, and was named IU Female Athlete of the Year. She also competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. Cristy is a member of the Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame (Class of 2013) and the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame (Class

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

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Screening for Christmas movie filmed in Pulaski County sells out

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - A Christmas movie filmed in Pulaski County sold out a local screening at an event venue in Somerset. “Christmas at Moose Lake” will screen at The Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. The movie follows a New York-based professional, Alyssa, who returns to her family’s lake house following a breakup.

Pulaski County, KY · 2d
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Christmas markets in Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Pigeon Forge to brighten the holidays

Knoxville is the Maker City , and there's something special about buying local for the holidays. These holiday craft fairs are a great way to check off your list, enjoy the lights, music, scents and tastes of the season while chatting with the people who actually make their own products to find something that's just right for your friends and family. Each has its own vibe, from spending time outdoors to highlighting true craftsmanship to offering hot cocoa, sweet treats and chances to see Santa! Did we miss your holiday market? Please email the details to devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. 2026 Knoxville Christmas Fair 2-8 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 8 | Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway in Knoxville | christmasfairtn.com The Christmas Fair offers visitors a chance to shop, eat and celebrate the season under one roof. Rows of festive booths feature handmade gifts, ornaments, seasonal décor and one-of-a-kind crafts. There’s also a chance for kids to meet Santa Claus for photos and share their Christmas wishes. Together, the family can enjoy festive treats, hot cocoa, kettle corn, face painting and personalized ornaments. Wonders of Light Christmas Village 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 13-15 and Nov.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

Claiborne Progress

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‘A Claiborne County Christmas’ set for Nov. 14,

“A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities […]

Tazewell, TN · 2d

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Oak Ridge's Grove Theater Gets Giant New Mural Celebrating Local History

A sprawling new mural is taking shape on the outside walls of the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, giving the landmark venue a splash of color meant to honor its past and celebrate the community around it, according to WBIR. The project traces back to a 2025 grant awarded...

Oak Ridge, TN · 20h

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Maryville Legion Post Marks America's 250th With Veterans Day Bash Saturday

Motorcycles, doughnuts and a flag retirement ceremony are all on the docket this Saturday at American Legion Captain Emerson J. Lonas Post 13 in Maryville, where organizers are combining a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary with the annual observance of Veterans Day. The event runs most of the day at the post, located at 224 Waters Road, with the parking lot opening at 8 a.m.

Maryville, TN · 2d

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Tennessee Tourism Announces Bike Tennessee’s New Mountain Biking Routes

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) launched mountain biking routes through its Bike Tennessee program today, adding a new phase to the state’s existing road and gravel cycling routes. Developed in collaboration with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), the expansion features 11 mountain biking hubs with 76 trails across Tennessee.

Tennessee · 1d

The Daily Times

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Patriot Legacies: Barclay McGhee an early explorer, landowner

Barclay McGhee was born Aug. 15, 1760. He was likely the son of Robert McGhee (1759-1819). As a young man, he lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He would have been about 15 years old when the Revolutionary War began in 1775. Few records have been found documenting his possible military service. One record indicates he participated in an expedition in the Ohio River Valley. His name appears on the “Pay Roll of Captain Joseph Ogles Campanie of Ohio Militia on the Expedition to Coshockton for 19 days.” The expedition was documented around April 19, 1781. McGhee would have been 20 at the time. The company consisted of about 40 men on horseback. The men, including McGhee, appear to have been paid about $10 each for the expedition. McGhee was listed as a private. At some point, Barclay McGhee married Jane McClanahan (1767-1835). Jane was the daughter of surveyor Charles McClung, who prepared the original plats of Knoxville in 1790. She was the granddaughter of James White, considered the founder of Knoxville. Barclay McGhee was likely wealthy when he arrived in the area. He added to his wealth through extensive landholdings in Monroe County. According to a 1976 article in

Blount County, TN · 14h

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Appalachian Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Knoxville and Maryville for 55th Season

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — The Appalachian Ballet Company is preparing to usher in the holiday season with its annual production of The Nutcracker, marking the beloved Christmas tradition’s 55th season. This year’s production will feature live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Fellenbaum, for all...

Maryville, TN · 1d

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A First Look at the Future of Muse Knoxville

Rockets. Soaring climbing structures. Interactive waterways. Engineering challenges. Creative laboratories. More hands-on science than you can shake a Bunsen burner at. Last night, I got a glimpse of the future of Muse Knoxville, and y’all, it gave me chills. I joined a crowd of community leaders, supporters and assorted...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Things To Do in Knoxville: Nov. 4 - 10

If you are looking for things to do in Knoxville, we've got you covered!. This week, the University of Tennessee's athletic programs have a stacked schedule: hockey on Thursday, football on Saturday and basketball on Monday. You can test your knowledge or your skills with trivia and open mic nights...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Business Community Invited to Attend Event Honoring Veterans & Commemorating 250th

Join Star Powersports and The Motorcycle Inn for an evening celebrating the Aprilia X 250th unveiling, honoring locally nominated veterans and commemorating 250 years of American independence. The Aprilia X 250TH is an ultra-exclusive, track-only superbike built by Aprilia Racing. Only thirty bikes were produced globally. It is also the...

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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This Tiny Tennessee Town Helped Make Newspaper History, and Most People Have No Idea

The very first newspaper ever printed in what became Tennessee did not roll off a press in Knoxville. It came from a small town about 65 miles away. That’s right, the Knoxville Gazette started life somewhere else. A printer named George Roulstone ran off the first issue in November...

Rogersville, TN · 5d

The Oak Ridger

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How 'suffragists' won the right to vote in America

The Women’s Suffrage Museum in downtown Knoxville is scheduled to open in 2028 or early 2029. Wanda Sobieski, founder of the museum, recently gave a talk to the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge on the history of the suffrage movement and plans for the museum at 706 and 708 S. Gay St . According to its flyer, the museum, which has more than 1,000 artifacts, will tell the story of “one of the longest, most arduous and ultimately most transformative movements in American history” that won the right to vote for 27 million American women in 1920. Sobieski is also the founder of the law firm Sobieski, Messer and Associates and the Suffrage Coalition Inc., which is dedicated to honoring men and women who have worked to win the right to vote for women in Tennessee. Carolyn Krause heard her talk and gives a summary in this three-part series. This second part focuses on Sobieski’s summary of the history of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. Some of the information comes from online sources.Women in 23 countries won the right to vote before American women were enfranchised. What helped American women win the right to vote

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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Maryville women’s golf closes record-breaking fall season

As the fall season comes to a close, the Maryville College women’s golf is celebrating a record-breaking season. In just their second year competing in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA), the Lady Scots finished the fall ranked No. 66 nationally, giving head coach Jesse Lawley plenty to be proud of. For Lawley, the accomplishments of this year’s five-player team are only the beginning.

Maryville, TN · 4d

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An Entire Tennessee City Was Built in Secret During World War II

Thousands of people worked behind guarded entrances in East Tennessee without knowing their jobs supported the construction of an atomic bomb. They lived in Oak Ridge, a community the federal government built about 25 miles northwest of Knoxville. By 1945, roughly 75,000 people called it home. There were schools, stores,...

Oak Ridge, TN · 6d

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Inside KUB’s 100-Year-Old Water Castle

There’s a rather magnificent brick fortress on Riverside Drive that looks like UT’s iconic Ayres Hall’s slightly more industrial cousin. With its Gothic windows and imposing towers, it has the general appearance of a place where someone might be imprisoned for treason or, at the very least, locked away to finish a dissertation. But in fact, it’s where your drinking water comes from.

Knoxville, TN · 5d