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The Rogersville Review

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People Loving People ready to make Thanksgiving happy

Thanksgiving Day is less than four weeks away, and the People Loving People organization is making plans to help feed thousands of Hawkins and Hancock County citizens again this year. In cooperation with Of One Accord Ministries, Second Harvest Food Bank and WCQR Radio’s Project Thanksgiving, plans are being made to distribute over 1,000 food boxes to deserving local citizens on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. “On Saturday, Nov. 21, we will plan to distribute food boxes to families who would not be able to otherwise have a Thanksgiving dinner,” said People Loving People Chairman, Dr. Blaine Jones. “In years past, we would prepare the meals and serve them locally or deliver them, but many things have influenced the change to food boxes over the last few years.” Former Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte serves as the Treasurer and works with Dr. Jones with the People Loving People effort. “This will be the 23rd year that Blaine and I have worked on feeding some of the most deserving folks in our area, and it has always been one of the most important and rewarding things our People Loving People organization ever does. This year, we again plan to raise the money

Hawkins County, TN · 3d

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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 · 4d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 17h
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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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The Oak Ridge Boys Release New ‘Buried Treasures’ Album

A new album is here from The Oak Ridge Boys! The four-man group just released Buried Treasures, a ten-track record that is mostly songs The Oak Ridge Boys have loved over the years, along with one new song, “Buried Treasure.”. “Every song on the album is about something that’s...

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

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Live in Studio B, Wednesday at 11am: Hayes Carll

We’re excited to welcome one of our favorite Americana artists back to Studio B. “Like John Prine, Carll has a clever, concise style of communicating serious concepts, frequently through dark humor, displaying world-weary truths underneath wry lyrics. Better still, he cloaks these anecdotes in melodies you’ll be singing after the first spin.” – American Songwriter. Last time he visited, he was joined by members of the Band of Heathens. This time Hayes brings his own 6-piece band to Studio B for a session with Roland just past 11am, before playing the Grey Eagle in Asheville that evening, and the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville on Thursday.

Asheville, NC · 3d

The Rogersville Review

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PHOTO GALLERY: Chiefs cage Cougars to clinch playoff berth

ROGERSVILLE — Jayden Weston broke free for a 44-yard touchdown run with 4:09 left to play and the Chiefs’ defense came up big to lift Cherokee past Northview Academy 35-28 on Friday night and into the Region 1-4A football playoffs for the third straight season. “Hats off to the seniors to finish up the season on a win in Big Red Valley in front of their family on a night we celebrated them,” said Cherokee coach Josh Hensley. “Getting to the playoffs is a privilege, and I’m super proud of these guys. I’m blessed to be their coach and blessed to call them mine. I can’t say enough about who they are and what they stand for.” With the win, the Chiefs (6-4) earned Region 1’s No. 4 seed and a return trip to Alcoa for the opening round of the TSSAA Class 4A football playoffs. The top-ranked Tornadoes (10-0) defeated the Chiefs 56-0 a year ago en route to their 11th straight state championship. “This game meant a lot for the region. We called it the Alcoa Bowl and made it about wanting to go run into that fire. Let’s go do it. I will put the jacket on

Rogersville, TN · 3d

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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A Knoxville WWII hero saved over 200 Jewish prisoners - and never spoke of it

Master Sgt. Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds was a World War II hero whose actions helped save the lives of around 200 Jewish servicemembers in 1944. The Knoxville native never spoke about what he did afterward − and was never honored for his bravery during his lifetime. But when his incredible story came to light years later, Edmonds' legacy and life-altering courage were recognized around the world. Born in 1919, Edmonds grew up in Knoxville, attending Flenniken Elementary, Boyd Junior High and Knoxville High School, according to Knox County Archives' research . After graduating, he worked as a stock clerk before joining the U.S. Army March 17, 1941. He arrived in Belgium in December 1944. It was only the following month that Edmonds made the valiant decision that gave so many persecuted people the opportunity to live. Master Sgt. Edmonds' remarkable act of courage Edmonds was captured at the Battle of the Bulge and sent to the Stalag IXB in Bad Orb, Germany, one of the worst camps in Germany for British and American prisoners, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Holocaust Encyclopedia states. He was then transferred to Ziegenhain's Stalag IXA, another prisoner of war camp. Once there, on the evening

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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An Andrew Jackson Duel Was Once Planned For This Peaceful Tennessee Lake Town

In October 1803, Andrew Jackson and Governor John Sevier nearly settled a grudge with pistols on a quiet stretch of road. Nobody was hurt, but the shouting match became Tennessee legend. The feud had real heat behind it. Sevier reportedly mocked Jackson’s marriage, and Jackson did not take that lightly....

Kingston, TN · 7d

The Oak Ridger

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'All Aboard' as Oak Ridge museum hosts 25th gala

The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge will host its 25th Annual Gala from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the museum's gym. "All Aboard the Silver Line: A 25th Anniversary Gala," is the theme, according to a museum news release. The event is expected to bring together supporters for an evening of entertainment, dining, and auctions benefiting the museum’s educational mission. This year’s train theme honors the museum’s long partnership with the Knoxville Area Model Railroaders , who first collaborated with the museum after receiving the donation of a large model train layout from Oak Ridge resident Milton Lloyd. The museum provided a permanent home for the layout, and the relationship grew into a signature exhibit and years of volunteer support. The museum’s first gala adopted a train theme to celebrate this new partnership, and proceeds supported the development of the new model railroad space. Returning to a train theme for the 25th Annual Gala recognizes the enduring connection between the museum and the railroaders and celebrates the World of Trains exhibit that continues to be a favorite among visitors. This year’s Gala will feature emcee Will Puckett, WVLT-TV anchor, and a presentation by Don Hunnicutt of the

Oak Ridge, TN · 7d

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Tennessee legend Davy Crockett lived a full life before fighting and dying at the Alamo in Texas

In the 1950s, a young medium called television introduced baby boomers to Tennessee Frontiersman Davy Crockett through a Walt Disney series starring Fess Parker. Crockett, who famously died at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, was born 240 years ago in Limestone, Tennessee, in Greene County. His family later moved to the Morristown area where his father, John Crockett, ran a tavern.

Morristown, TN · 7d

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This Old-School Tennessee Record Shop Is A Treasure Trove Of Classic Albums And Rare Finds

A dog named Ziggy regularly wins employee of the month at this record shop. Her pay?. Treats, according to one of the owners. That alone would earn a visit from me. Then you add crates of vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, posters, and even vintage stereo gear. This East Tennessee shop...

Knoxville, TN · 7d

Cultivated Comfort

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YouTubers Hunting Sketchy East Tennessee Restaurants Find A Chinese Spot In Oak Ridge That Has Been Open 44 Years And Say A Pumpernickel Sandwich Spot Rates Two And A Half Stars At Most

Most of us pick a restaurant by looking for good signs. Clean windows, a full parking...

Oak Ridge, TN · 7d

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Rare WWII B-29 Bomber Doc Touches Down in Knoxville for Four Days

A piece of World War II history touched down at McGhee Tyson Airport on Wednesday, as the B-29 Superfortress known as Doc rolled onto the tarmac for a four-day visit that lets Knoxville-area residents walk through a bomber that almost no longer exists. Doc is one of just two B-29s from the era still capable of flight, and its stop in East Tennessee runs through Sunday.

Knoxville, TN · 7d

American Songwriter

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Born 89 Years Ago Today in the Bluegrass State, the Country Music Pioneer Who Helped Turn a Song Into a Tennessee State Anthem

On this day (October 29) in 1937, Sonny Osborne was born in the Eastern Kentucky coalfield town of Thousandsticks. A childhood banjo prodigy, he formed groundbreaking bluegrass duo the Osborne Brothers alongside older brother Bobby—born six years earlier. The sibling pair is perhaps best known for their 1967 hit “Rocky Top”, now a rallying cry for the University of Tennessee Volunteers’ athletic teams. Together, the Osborne Brothers expanded the sonic borders of bluegrass, experimenting with amps, twin harmony banjos, steel guitars, and drums.

Hendersonville, TN · 7d