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Doctors warn of early flu season spike in East Tennessee as cases rise ahead of holidays

Doctors at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital are reporting an earlier-than-normal rise in flu cases across East Tennessee. Flu activity tends to surge during November and December, and holiday travel and indoor gatherings can quickly accelerate spread to vulnerable populations. Pediatricians urge families to get their annual flu vaccine now,...

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$1.3 million grant helping prepare Roane State students for what’s next in nuclear

Roane State Community College received a $1,366,456 grant via the Appalachian Regional Commission's POWER Initiative to expand its nuclear workforce training and student support programs.

Oak Ridge, TN · 13h

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Town Hall East meeting examines future of Chilhowee Park

Town Hall East will bring residents and community leaders together Monday, Nov. 9, for an update on Knoxville’s long-range planning process and a panel discussion about the future of Chilhowee Park. The community meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Jessie Hillman, principal...

Knoxville, TN · 1d
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Veterans Day in the Smokies 2026: Free Park Day, Ceremonies and Military Discounts

Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday this year, Nov. 11, 2026. If you're a veteran, or you're traveling with one, the Smokies make a good place to spend it. You get a free day in the national park, a long-running ceremony in Gatlinburg and a handful of military discounts at attractions in Pigeon Forge , Gatlinburg and Sevierville . Here's what we could confirm for 2026, and where to double-check before you go. Free parking in the Smokies on Veterans Day Great Smoky Mountains National Park never charges an entrance fee, but you normally need a parking tag ($5 a day, $15 a week or $40 a year) to park anywhere in the park for more than 15 minutes. Nov. 11 is one of the Park Service's 2026 fee-free days, and the park says parking tags will not be required on those dates . Rangers still enforce the other parking rules, so don't park on the shoulder or in a no-parking zone. Popular trailheads still fill up early, even in November. Nov. 11 is the last fee-free day of 2026. On every other day, keep in mind that a Military Pass or any other America the Beautiful pass doesn't replace

Gatlinburg, TN · 1d

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Chamber hosts networking lunch at Lenoir City restaurant

LENOIR CITY — Business owners and professionals from across Loudon County gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Power to Promote Networking Lunch at El Señor Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lenoir City. The event brought together chamber members and guests for an opportunity to discuss their businesses, share organizational goals, exchange contact information and develop relationships with other members of the local business community. The quarterly luncheon series is designed to encourage networking and professional connections while also supporting local restaurants that are members of the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce. During the gathering, attendees enjoyed lunch at El Señor Rancho while participating in conversations about their businesses, exchanging promotional ideas and discussing opportunities to work together. The chamber uses the recurring events to provide business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals with opportunities to introduce their services, learn about other local businesses and strengthen connections throughout Loudon County. By holding the luncheons at member restaurants, the chamber also seeks to bring additional attention to local dining establishments and encourage participants to support businesses within the community. Chamber representatives said the Power to Promote series is intended to help members build professional relationships while promoting cooperation

Lenoir City, TN · 3d

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Second seat of Aloca City School Board still undecided due to 2-vote margin

The unofficial results of the Alcoa City School Board Election show a 2-vote margin for the second seat on the ballot, and the Blount County Election Commission reports that a small number of votes remain to be counted. The election commission said this is why the results are yet to...

Alcoa, TN · 1d

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The Legend Behind North Carolina's Most Haunted Road

At the southern end of North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, a paved two-lane byway winds 6 miles into the forested hills before stopping dead at the mouth of a dark, quarter-mile tunnel. This "Road to Nowhere" is Lakeview Drive, and not only has it stirred local controversy, but it's also fueled tales of ghosts and haints, phantom voices and footsteps from the residents of towns that were flooded when Fontana Lake filled in behind the dam. Although it's a scenic daytime drive that deserves a place on your to-do list, the road's isolation, history, and lore keep motorists away when night falls.

Bryson City, NC · 6d

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Knox County Schools starts warning employees of layoffs in their departments

Knox County Schools has begun alerting employees across all divisions of its central office that they might lose their jobs this summer as leaders face budgetary pressures. Roughly 50 positions will be eliminated in July, about a quarter of which are supervisory or administrative roles, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk said. "Our 91 schools are the most important functional piece of how our kids are successful," Rysewyk told Knox News. "We continue to cut when we don't have the dollars to get there and the cost of things continue to go up. It's our job to make sure that we're preserving the schools as best we can." KCS officials did not say which departments' employees have been notified. Knox News has learned educational diagnosticians and members of the IT department and therapeutic professional partnership program were told positions in their departments will be cut. "Out of respect for our staff, we will not be able to confirm specifics until all employees have been notified," KCS spokesperson Carly Harrington told Knox News. "We can, however, confirm that reductions are being made across every division of the district office." Employees whose jobs will be eliminated will know if they are rehired elsewhere in the

Knox County, TN · 4d

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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 in four facilities.

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See Loudon County’s November 2026 election results

LOUDON, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Loudon County, and voters are deciding who will win in several key races. Residents have the opportunity to vote for Tennessee’s next governor and on three proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as for various State House and Senate seats. Voters in London and Greenback […]

Loudon County, TN · 3d

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TDOT recommends I-40 choice lanes in Knoxville as possible traffic solution

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Tennessee Department of Transportation study has recommended building choice lanes on I-40 Knoxville as a possible solution to reduce traffic on one of the state’s busiest roadways. The I-40/I-75 West Knoxville Corridor Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study is now available for public comment and review on TDOT’s website after […]

Knoxville, 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 · 2d

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties. […]

Tennessee · 2d

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Jason Zachary Fends Off First-Time Challenger to Keep Knox County House Seat

11408 Municipal Center Dr. — Approximate District Community Location. Republican Rep. Jason Zachary was projected to win reelection in Tennessee House District 14, fending off Democratic challenger Lindsay Young Honaker in a district that stretches across Farragut and West Knox County. With all precincts reporting, Zachary pulled in 17,097 votes, or 55.80 percent, to Honaker's 13,543 votes, or 44.20 percent.

Knox County, TN · 2d

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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...

Claiborne County, TN · 3d

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Blount Democrats find reasons to celebrate on election night

Despite disappointing results in local races, members of the Blount County Democratic Party found plenty to celebrate Tuesday night as Democrats made gains across the country. The party held its 2026 midterm election watch party at The Bird and The Book in Maryville, where attendees followed local and national election coverage while enjoying appetizers and desserts. “Let’s turn Tennessee blue,” said Marsha, 82, one of the attendees. “We need a change. We need something different, someone different.” Although Tennessee remained in Republican hands, Marsha and other attendees watched as Democrats claimed victories in several traditionally Republican states throughout the evening. By Wednesday morning, Democrats had secured control of both chambers of Congress, according to national election projections, while also winning several closely watched governor’s races. Democratic victories in states including Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas gave those gathered in Maryville reason for optimism, even as the results closer to home proved less favorable. In Tennessee, Republican Marsha Blackburn defeated Democrat Jerri Green in the governor’s race, although the statewide contest was considerably closer than the Republican margins typically seen in recent elections. Blount County voters continued to favor Republican candidates, leaving little room for Democratic gains in local contests.

Blount County, TN · 2d

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Chamber holds Business After Hours at Popes at Meadow View

Loudon County business owners and community leaders gathered in September for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours networking event. The gathering was hosted by Popes at Meadow View, located at 9885 U.S. Highway 11 in Lenoir City. The business moved to its current location about a year ago and welcomed chamber members and guests to a setting featuring a variety of fall plants, seasonal produce and retail merchandise. The event gave local business owners, professionals and community representatives an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, discuss potential partnerships and strengthen connections within the Loudon County business community. Attendees also enjoyed refreshments, visited with fellow chamber members and participated in giveaways organized by the hosts. The chamber’s Business After Hours gatherings provide recurring opportunities for members to network while highlighting businesses throughout the county.

Loudon County, TN · 3d

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Results: Knox County November 2026 election results

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Knox County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. The polls in Knox County are to close at 8 p.m., with results on this page being updated periodically. If you haven’t voted yet, find a sample ballot here. Knox County residents […]

Knox County, TN · 3d

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Knox County Schools superintendent addresses possible closure of four schools

Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk addressed the public for the first time about possibly closing schools to help close an estimated $8 million budget deficit. The district is facing revenue reductions from both the county and the state totaling about $8 million, combined with falling enrollment, rising operating costs and increased debt.

Knox County, TN · 4d

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Knox County Schools considers closing schools, changing start times to cut $4 million

No final decision will be made at Monday’s school board workshop, board member says.

Knoxville, TN · 4d