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When opioid-settlement grants turn nonprofits into public contractors

In March 2024, Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) approved a three-year grant worth about $1.7 million for a Knoxville nonprofit called Next Step Initiative Tennessee. The state’s own grant workbook classified the organization as “small.” Its Trenches 2 Treatment project was approved for $566,566 in the first year alone, and a little more than a year later, the same grant appeared in a very different kind of state record.

Knoxville, TN · 1d
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Redevelopment plans for McClung Warehouse site to be revealed during public meeting

The city of Knoxville and its Community Development Corporation are scheduled to present redevelopment plans for the former McClung Warehouses site at a public meeting on November 30.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

The Oak Ridger

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Secret City Half Marathon to cause traffic delays

Explore Oak Ridge and the city of Oak Ridge are advising businesses, motorists and residents that several main roads and intersections will be affected by the Secret City Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday morning, Nov. 14. Race Director Hannah Fatheree anticipates more than 1,500 runners and walkers will take to Oak Ridge streets and greenways to participate in the family-friendly events. Race route maps are available on the Secret City Half Marathon website. Oak Ridge City Manager Randy Hemann told City Council at its monthly meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, that this is more runners and walkers than in the past. Motorists should also be aware of early morning course preparations, according to a news release. While the races start at 9 a.m., volunteers will begin setting out cones along the course as early as 5:30 a.m. The Oak Ridge Police Department will direct and stop traffic where and when needed. No roads will be shut down because of the races, but motorists should expect minor delays as runners cross streets, including Melton Lake Drive and Emory Valley Road. Motorists are asked to slow down in these areas and watch for race participants. The half marathon and 5K

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

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Tennessee rescue squad award renamed after Hamblen County man

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) renamed its Distinguished Service Award to honor a member of the Morristown-Hamblen County Rescue Squad. This longstanding years-of-service award is now to be known as the Jimmy Peoples Distinguished Service Award, TARS announced Thursday. TARS said that Jimmy Peoples has served on the Morristown-Hamblen […]

Morristown, TN · 1d

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Gatlinburg Drones Arrived Before Other Responders on About 70% of Missions, Program Manager Says

Gatlinburg's Public Safety Aviation Program has flown about 120 missions since becoming operational around mid-September, WVLT reported. The program uses three drones stationed around town to give police and fire crews an aerial view of emergencies before they arrive. The three Skydio drones are housed at launch sites around town...

Gatlinburg, TN · 2d

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Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Launches River ROVer

Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful® (KTnRB) recently launched the River ROVer™, an innovative cleanup initiative that removes floating litter and debris from waterways throughout the Tennessee River watershed. With support from Yamaha Rightwaters and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), KTnRB combines remote-operated debris collection technology with a specially engineered vessel to expand cleanup efforts near dams and to educate communities about the far-reaching impacts of waterway pollution.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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State grant helps Newport rebuild downtown after Hurricane Helene

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — A state grant is giving Newport another opportunity to rebuild its downtown after Hurricane Helene damaged buildings and flooded parts of the city. Newport and Lenoir City each received funding through the state’s Downtown Improvement Grant program to help revitalize their downtown areas. East Tennessee received a combined $470,000. For Newport […]

Newport, TN · 3d

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Happening This Weekend: North Alabama Events, Nov. 13-15

There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here's a look at some of the activities going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Galaxy of Lights – Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 31, at Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville. Celebrate the holiday season with the annual light display, featuring beloved traditions, new experiences and festive scenes for the whole family.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Sevierville's City Park Reopens Monday With New Turf Fields, Pavilion and Lighting

Sevierville’s Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony and reopening of City Park at 1005 Park Road for 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, marking the end of a renovation project that closed off large sections of the park since Aug. 25, 2025. Portions of the...

Sevierville, TN · 2d

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Lenoir City Voters Greenlight Liquor Stores, Officials Now Face 60-Day Rules Scramble

Lenoir City voters have cleared the way for standalone liquor stores inside city limits, approving a referendum by a 64.6%-to-35.4% margin, but the vote itself is only the first step. City officials now have 60 days after election results are certified to write the rules that will actually govern how those stores operate.

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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Blount County Aviation Program Trains Next-Generation Technicians

Pellissippi State’s aviation program is preparing skilled aircraft technicians to meet growing demand in Blount County. Blount County has long been home to some of the aerospace and defense industry’s biggest names. StandardAero – founded in 1911 – has grown into one of the largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, while Cirrus Aircraft operates its national customer experience hub at McGhee Tyson Airport. Now, the region is growing the workforce to match.

Blount County, TN · 2d

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Tennessee lawmaker proposes Dolly Parton statue outside state capitol building in Nashville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An East Tennessee lawmaker wants to build a statue of Dolly Parton outside the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville. State Rep. Sam McKenzie, a Democrat from Knox County, said he would like the statue to face the Ryman Auditorium. Parton played at the Ryman when the Grand Ole Opry was hosted there.

Tennessee · 21h

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Students’ artwork clears roads: TDOT unveils painted snowplows for Hamblen County

Students at John Hay Elementary School and Morristown East High School painted designs on snowplow blades for TDOT's annual program to promote roadway safety and community pride.

Hamblen County, TN · 1d

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Lenoir City businesses hope to use $225K grant to revitalize downtown

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — Downtown Lenoir City businesses could soon get help improving their storefronts through a $225,000 state grant aimed at continuing the area’s revitalization. The city plans to make the funding available to business and property owners who want to improve their building facades and make downtown more inviting. Lenoir City Administrator […]

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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Knoxville's Tour De Lights Rolls Into Covenant Health Park With New Five-Mile Route

Knoxville's Tour de Lights is pedaling into a new home this December. The free, family-friendly holiday celebration is scheduled for Dec. 12, 2026, running from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Covenant Health Park, with a roughly five-mile round-trip bike ride winding through downtown and several historic neighborhoods along the way.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Let’s Talk: Neighbors — Two historic chapels find new life in Knoxville

Historic buildings are more than bricks, wood and stained glass. They hold the memories of generations who gathered within their walls, celebrated milestones and helped shape their communities. Two Knoxville chapels are receiving renewed attention, each with a different story to tell. In Fountain City, a 1929 chapel has been...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County, Tennessee Accepting Resumes for Full-Time Solid Waste Director

Jefferson County is accepting resumes for a full-time Solid Waste Director to oversee the County’s Sanitation and Solid Waste Department, including landfill operations, convenience centers, recycling programs, personnel, equipment, budgets, and environmental compliance. Minimum Qualifications:. High school diploma or equivalent. At least five years of relevant experience in solid...

Jefferson County, TN · 2d

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Inflation puts pressure on East Tennesseans heading into holiday season

Rising inflation and high interest rates continue to strain budgets for East Tennessee families as they approach the holiday season.

Tennessee · 2d

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Why Retirees Keep Heading to Georgia, Florida, and East Tennessee

Ask a group of retirees in Knoxville or Sarasota where they moved from, and the answers start to sound familiar. Ohio. New Jersey. Illinois. California, more and more often. Ask them why, and the first thing most of them mention isn’t the weather. It’s the tax bill they stopped paying.

Georgia · 2d