Grimsley
Grimsley, TN · Municipal
The Daily Times
Alcoa school board approves future calendar, tighter background check requirements
The Alcoa School Board approved its 2027-28 academic calendar and finalized stricter background check requirements for school volunteers and outside personnel during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. The new calendar eliminates the half days included in the current school year’s schedule, following a review process that administrators said solicited feedback from teachers, administrators and other school employees. Assistant Director of Schools Scott Porter told the board that the calendar was developed by a committee that considered several drafts before bringing its recommendation to the board. Under the approved calendar, teachers will return July 12, 2027, with student registration scheduled for July 16. The school year will conclude in May 2028. Board members also approved the district’s annual Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement accountability report, which showed students exceeding the district’s academic performance goals in both math and English language arts. The report outlines the district’s academic performance and improvement goals under Tennessee’s school funding formula. According to the report, 57.9% of students in grades 3-8 met or exceeded expectations in math during the 2025-26 school year, surpassing the district’s goal of 55.2%. Third-grade English language arts proficiency also exceeded the district’s target, with 51.7% of students meeting or exceeding
WBIR
Longtime Knoxville golfers oppose potential sports complex development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Sports Authority Board is seeking to turn the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course into a multi-use sports complex. The board held a public hearing Tuesday morning about the draft request for proposals. The draft lists the project's description, including: a 9-hole or par-3 golf course, a sports field complex, commercial uses such as hotel, retail, house and office uses, and other infrastructure improvements.
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Public Weighs Future of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Community members shared differing visions for the future of the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course during a public meeting hosted Tuesday by the Knoxville Sports Authority. City officials are exploring several concepts for the property, including a redesigned public golf course and the possible...
WATE
Sam Houston Elementary students embrace change during major renovations
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — At Sam Houston Elementary School in Maryville, students continue to learn while construction workers build a new expansion. New year, new entrance. As class begins, construction continues at Sam Houston Elementary. Inside Taylor Hawkins’ classroom, students are hard at work. “It can get a little crazy sometimes,” said Hawkins. “But one […]
takemetotn.com
Tennessee’s Most Beautiful Cemetery Might Also Be Its Most Haunted
An English poet who never set foot in America gave this graveyard its name. His most famous poem was about a quiet country churchyard, so the choice feels almost too perfect. The grounds are a certified arboretum, with trees labeled by small marble markers. Some headstones are even carved to look like tree logs, which feels like nature trying to get the last word.
takingthekids.com
11 East Tennessee Cities And Towns That Could Be The Perfect Place To Call Home
Mountains in the distance are nice, but choosing a place to live takes more than a beautiful view. Schools, doctors, jobs, everyday errands, and the drive to work all matter once the moving boxes are unpacked. East Tennessee has an interesting mix of larger cities, established suburbs, and historic small...
wvlt.tv
Changes could be coming to Knoxville Municipal Golf Course as city weighs sports complex
Knoxville is considering replacing the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course with a redesigned golf course and multi-field sports complex. The decision pits preservation of affordable public golf against growing demand for soccer, lacrosse and flag football fields. The city remains in planning and evaluation with no final plan approved, and says...
wvlt.tv
Maintenance to temporarily shut down Knoxville CW broadcast
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - WVLT’s WBXX transmitter will be taken off the air Monday, starting at 10 a.m. as crews perform maintenance. The transmitter is expected to affect broadcasting for around six hours. The transmitter feeds the Knoxville CW. This story will be updated as the channel comes back...
WATE
Knoxville City Council to consider $750K for affordable housing development near Turkey Creek
Knoxville City Council will consider $750,000 toward a proposed 100-unit affordable housing development near Turkey Creek. Here's who could qualify, how rent would work and when construction could begin.
knoxooze.com
Knoxville Live Music Calendar 10/26 - 11/01
Happy Halloween! And Happy November! This month has gone by way too fast. So much stuff I need to finish. Anyway, check out our list and enjoy some Knoxville live music!. Call it a calendar, call it an event planner, call it whatever you want. Let us know in the comments if we missed a show! Have a great week!!
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Oak Ridge Fall Leaf Pickup Begins Nov. 16. Schedule and guidelines
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (October 27, 2026) — The City of Oak Ridge will begin its annual citywide leaf pickup. program on Monday, November 16, 2026. A collection schedule outlining the streets to be serviced each. week is available online at oakridgetn.gov/leafpickup. Residents are encouraged to review the schedule carefully,...