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Cades Cove Loop Road, Laurel Creek Road to close for footrace: What to know

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Two popular scenic roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are scheduled to close over the weekend during a race. Cades Cove Loop Road and Laurel Creek Road will be closed on Sunday, November 8, until around 11 a.m. due to the Friends of the Smokies annual Loop Lope footrace. […]

Townsend, TN · 8d

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 · 7d

insideofknoxville.com

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Christmas in the City Events Begin Nov. 20

Mark your calendar for the City of Knoxville’s Christmas in the City events, presented by Southwest Airlines. Plan for six weeks of free fun with treats and activities. Circle these dates on your calendar so you don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate the season and make memories with your family, friends and neighbors:

Knoxville, TN · 7d
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The Daily Times

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Maryville City Schools to host arts and crafts market Saturday

Maryville City Schools employees have plenty of talents outside the classroom. That’s according to Heather Ledbetter, the district’s school health coordinator. And this weekend, she’s helping put some of those talents on display. After months of planning, the district will host its first Made in Maryville Arts and Craft Show — a craft market aimed at showcasing the skills and talents school staff pursue in their downtime. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the district’s central office, located at 520 S. Washington St. Admission is free. Ledbetter said approximately 28 vendors are expected to participate, offering everything from handmade jewelry and home decor to leather goods, clothing and holiday treats. The idea grew out of her work overseeing employee wellness programs. “We have stressful jobs. Maybe not all the time, but we do have stressful positions,” Ledbetter said. “And being creative is a great outlet for relieving that stress.” Ledbetter said she’s considered organizing a craft market for at least a year. With plenty of district employees pursuing creative hobbies outside their regular jobs, she wanted to give them an opportunity to share their work with the community. Of the approximately

Maryville, TN · 7d

The Daily Times

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Election night 2026: Blount County GOP celebrates Election Day ahead of polls closing

Members of the Republican Party of Blount County flocked to Green Meadow Country Club in Alcoa to celebrate Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3. The evening featured food, drink and conversation as attendees counted down the minutes before polls closed. Chairman Jim Bradley told The Daily Times he hoped to see a “red wave” in Blount County. Accompanied by several dozen guests Tuesday, he said he was optimistic. “We’re looking for good results, and hopefully we’ll have a red wave in our town,” he said. The gathering followed a strong showing for local Republicans in August, when GOP candidates swept all 11 contested County Commission races, seven countywide offices and two contested county school board seats, according to previous coverage from The Daily Times. Tuesday’s ballot featured several closely watched statewide contests, including the race for governor between Republican Marsha Blackburn, Democrat Jerri Green and 13 other candidates, including independent challenger David Hatley. U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican, also faced Democratic challenger Marquita Bradshaw and eight independent candidates. In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Tim Burchett faced Democrat Michaela Barnett. On Tuesday, Tom Stinnett, Representative for Blount County in the Tennessee General Assembly, chose to hold his enthusiasm until

Blount County, TN · 7d

News-Herald

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Quilts of gratitude: Seven veterans recognized for military service at DAR breakfast

LENOIR CITY — Seven military veterans were honored Oct. 24 during a special Quilts of Valor presentation and breakfast hosted by the General William Lenoir Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. The event was held in partnership with the Quilts of Valor Foundation, with corporate sponsorship from Mold Doctors USA and Volunteer Building Services. Guests were treated to a breakfast catered by Take Out Thyme. Each veteran was nominated by a friend, family member or associate in recognition of his military service. During the ceremony, each honoree received a specially crafted quilt made by volunteers with the Quilts of Valor Foundation, a national organization dedicated to honoring military service members and veterans through handmade quilts. The foundation was established in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, whose son, Nat, was deployed to Iraq. Paula Kirk, a representative of the local Quilts of Valor group, Dixie Lee Hands Touching Hearts, attended the ceremony to help recognize the seven veterans. Clayton Pangle, an area attorney and decorated military veteran, presented a program featuring a collection of Vietnam War-era artifacts. Pangle discussed various aspects of military service and the realities of war illustrated

Lenoir City, TN · 6d

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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 · 10d

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Tim Burchett Wins Tight Re-Election Race in East Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Republican Congressman Tim Burchett secured another term representing Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District, but the race proved far more competitive than many political observers expected. Unofficial election results from Knox County show Burchett winning 78,125 votes, or 49.91%, compared to Democrat Michaela Barnett’s...

Knoxville, TN · 6d

WKRN News 2

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Tennessee regulators find abuse, delayed care at Brookdale senior living facilities

The Brentwood-headquartered company has agreed to pay $13,500 in fines for violations affecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents at four Tennessee locations, including one Middle Tennessee and three East Tennessee facilities.

Tennessee · 6d

WATE

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LIVE BLOG: Election News & Results

Tuesday marks election day for the November 2026 General Election in Tennessee.

Tennessee · 7d

WATE

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CAC teaching digital skills, giving away laptops to support reentry efforts in Knox County

The Community Action Committee of Knoxville-Knox County launched a new Digital Literacy Initiative to provide re-entry participants with the skill and technology needed to better employment opportunities.

Knox County, TN · 8d

Claiborne Progress

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Food City Race Against Hunger raises over $16,000

Food City in Tazewell raised over $16,000 for local hunger relief organizations through their 2025-26 Race Against Hunger campaign, the most ever raised by the store. The Middlesboro Food City […]

Tazewell, TN · 7d

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Slim margins show Knox County’s leftward shift between midterm elections

While Republican candidates in Tennessee came out of Tuesday night’s “blue wave” securing seats across the state and federally, close races signal a shift to the left in Knox County. Why It Matters. Two of Tennessee’s major races in particular were much tighter Tuesday night than they...

Knox County, TN · 6d

The Oak Ridger

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Oak Ridge opens winter sports league registration

The city of Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks Department has opened registration for its 2026-27 winter basketball leagues. Registration for the winter co-ed volleyball league begins Nov. 9. Basketball registration will close Nov. 14. Co-ed volleyball registration will run from Nov. 9 through Dec. 12, according to a city news release. The teen basketball league will be held Saturday mornings and is open to anyone 18 or younger who has not played TSSAA basketball during the 2026-27 school year and is currently enrolled in school. Boys and girls basketball divisions will be offered. Basketball games are scheduled to begin Dec. 10. Co-ed volleyball matches are scheduled to begin Jan. 5 and will be held Tuesday evenings. Interested teams may obtain registration information at the front desk of the Oak Ridge Civic Center or by emailing Matt Reece at mreece@oakridgetn.gov . For more information, call the Recreation Center at 865-425-3450. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge opens winter sports league registration

Oak Ridge, TN · 7d

WATE

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Otis “Mike” Campbell elected as Claiborne County’s next mayor

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Claiborne County has elected Interim Mayor Otis “Mike” Campbell as their next mayor in a second election, after former Mayor Joe Brooks was posthumously reelected in the general election in August. Along with the state and federal races on the ballot for the November 3 election, Claiborne County voters also […]

Claiborne County, TN · 7d

WVLT

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2026 Elections | The race for power in the house of representatives - Tennessee

Tennessee · 7d

knoxfocus.com

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The Knoxville Focus for November 2, 2026

Heavy early voting could ‘fill Neyland Stadium’. Figures released Friday indicated heavier early voting than usual. The Knox County Election Commission reported a total of 102,196 ballots were cast, 4,099 of those absentee or nursing home votes. Elections Administrator Chris Davis applauded the many election workers and said the...

Knoxville, TN · 10d

Rockytop Insider

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Tennessee Football Campaigns For Playoff Spot in Latest SEC Shorts Ahead of Election Day

Photo via SEC Shorts/YouTube. Election Day is right around the corner, and SEC Shorts have college football fans covered. For the College Football Playoffs, that is. The latest episode from the hit comedy series on Monday morning highlights the playoff-contending teams in the Southeastern Conference and gives election-style ads (and attack ads) for each of…

Knoxville, TN · 8d

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History from the 2nd District: It’s Election Day, Go Vote!

At dawn on November 2, 1926, Ben Morton was the mayor of Knoxville, Austin Peay was the governor of Tennessee and Calvin Coo0lidge was president. Tennessee was represented by Lawrence D. Tyson and Kenneth D. McKeller in the United States Senate. Knox County, as part of Tennessee’s 2nd congressional district, was represented by James Willis “J. Will” Taylor in the house of representatives.

Knoxville, TN · 8d