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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 […]

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Lenoir City considers how to use new tax revenue after liquor store referendum OK’ed

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — While the rest of the state was watching the results of the governor’s race a week ago, Lenoir City voters were also watching the outcome of a referendum allowing liquor stores to operate inside city limits. Once the election results are certified, Lenoir City officials will have 60 days to […]

Lenoir City, TN · 1d

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New apartment complex draws safety concerns

Located on Bruhin Road across from the Inskip Park and Pool, The Village at Inskip apartment complex was officially opened at the end of October with a ribbon-cutting. Mayor Kincannon addressed the event, saying, “We’re a growing city, and the people who work here need a place to live. So the people who are going to live in The Village of Inskip are serving in our hospitality industry. They’re working at our assisted living facilities. They’re taking care of us, and they need an affordable place to live.”

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Lakeshore Pavilion is latest jewel added to beloved Knoxville Park | Opinion

Lakeshore Park celebrated the opening of the Lakeshore Pavilion with a ribbon cutting on the highest hill at the beloved Knoxville park. Simon Bradbury, the new CEO of the park, was joined by Mayor Indya Kincannon. Lakeshore Park was created 35 years ago when Tennessee Gov. Ned McWherter agreed to transfer the land that had housed a mental health hospital to the city. It is now managed by the Lakeshore Conservancy with the city assisting and the city mayor serving on its board of directors. The local effort to create the park was led by Jimmy Haslam III and attorney Caesar Stair III, along with me when I was mayor. The first challenge was to demolish the old buildings that came with the land. The hospital at one time housed more than 2,000 patients. Longtime Knoxville arborist Jim Cortese has received the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award for Human Issues in Horticulture from the American Society for Horticultural Science. He wrote "John Muir Climbs a Tree and other Tree Tales," which is available from various bookstores. More about him can be found at www.wjimcortese.com . He is a cofounder of the Knoxville Botanical Garden and has helped preserve historic, heritage and

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Knife enthusiasts from across America to gather in Knoxville For Spirit of Steel Knife Show

Knife enthusiasts from across the United States will gather at the Knoxville Expo Center November 13–15, 2026, for the Spirit of Steel Knife Show, a three-day celebration of knife collecting, […]

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County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Saturday, November 14 th ;And Parade

County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Saturday, November 14 th ;. CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come. together for a community Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans. The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is sponsored this month by Terry. Frank. The breakfast will be...

Anderson County, TN · 2d

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‘I believe in Knoxville’ Former councilwoman running for mayor

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Former Knoxville Councilwoman Lauren Rider announced on Monday that she plans to run for mayor. Rider was elected to represent Knoxville’s fourth district on City Council in 2017 and was re-elected in 2021. She was succeeded by Matthew DeBardelaben in 2025. On her campaign website, Rider said she wanted to get […]

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Blount County Women Entrepreneurs Serve Up Sweet Success

Meet two women entrepreneurs behind Blount County bakeries Wildflour Bakery and Kooky Cookies, and discover their sweet success stories. Beneath the Smoky Mountain skies, Blount County is teeming with women-owned businesses sharing smiles and sweets. Their journeys look different, but they all followed their callings, leaving their community far better (and far tastier) for it.

Blount County, TN · 1d

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Knoxville's Sunsphere getting a new look with third phase of upgrades

The Sunsphere has been part of Knoxville's skyline since the 1982 World's Fair. Now, Visit Knoxville and the city are working together on a new project to make the landmark shine in a whole new way. The Sunsphere is expected to undergo its third phase of improvements, which will add...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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University of Tennessee ROTC cadets hold hero workout for Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - University of Tennessee ROTC cadets held a “hero workout” in memory of Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, a special operations soldier from Corryton who was killed in an attack at Kabul’s airport in 2021, on Monday. Knauss was 23 when he and 12...

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Mission District brings care to unhoused neighbors, reduces 911 calls in Knoxville

The Mission District Medical Team gives basic medical care, resources and information to unhoused people in Knoxville’s Mission District. Two years ago, the area under the I-40 overpass accounted for 6% of all AMR 911 calls. The team’s goal is fewer 911 calls, so AMR ambulances can cover more areas.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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On the Grow: Knox County real estate documents for October

This weekend we stepped out of daylight saving time, and the clocks rolled back Sunday morning. I hope everyone is adjusting well. I know some people get upset at the time change, but I am a fan of it getting dark earlier. I think I get more rest and sleep during this time of year.

Knox County, TN · 3d

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New Knox County ruling opens door to religious charter schools in Tennessee

An explicitly Christian charter school won the right to apply to operate in Knox County after a federal judge said Nov. 6 that a provision in Tennessee law requiring charter schools to be "nonsectarian" and "nonreligious" violates the First Amendment. The ruling opens the door for charter schools of any religious faith to apply for funding from the state. Charter schools are public schools that are operated by an independent nonprofit within a school district. They receive taxpayer-provided funding from the state and must comply with state academic standards and the state's open meetings and open records laws. They are different from school vouchers, which allow parents to apply a payment from the state for tuition to private schools, including religious ones. Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville sued the Knox County school board in November 2025 after the public school district told organizers their application would be rejected because they aim to provide "Christian educational services" by operating a "Christian charter school." The charter school for students in grades kindergarten through eighth intends to focus on "explicit Christian formation and virtue development," according to the group's website . Alongside a classical education, students would learn Bible stories and catechism, memorize Scripture

Knox County, TN · 2d

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The Knoxville Focus for November 9, 2026

Knox County Republicans to reflect after 2026 election. Although there were many winners present, celebrations were few for the Knox County Republican Party Tuesday night at its watch party at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Knoxville. The night, which began as an evening of high hopes for area Republicans, quickly...

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Knoxville Opera concert with US Army Chorus held to honor veterans

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Opera held its “Voices of Valor” event Sunday afternoon honoring veterans. The United States Army Chorus performed at the event as did the Tennessee Wind Symphony, Knoxville Opera soloists and the Military Voices of East Tennessee. Jason Hardy with the Knoxville Opera explained that “Voices of Valor” is meant […]

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Marine Lt. Col. (retired) David McMillan: He’s back at Knox County Rescue

Writer Ella Winter, in a 1937 discussion conversation with novelist Thomas Wolfe, said: “Don’t you know you can’t go home again?” Wolfe then asked Winter for permission to use the phrase as the title of his new novel “You Can’t Go Home Again” – published in 1940 after he died. His hometown was Asheville, NC.

Knox County, TN · 3d

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Introducing ‘Likely’ Republican Replacement for Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn: WWE Wrestler Kane

The inside "favorite" to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) once she heads for the governor's office in January is reportedly a former WWE wrestler. Glenn Jacobs, once known as the wrestler Kane in the WWE, is a former Knox County mayor who is Libertarian-leaning and a close ally of former congressman Ron Paul. According to The Washington Sun, Jacobs has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Blackburn in the Senate once she heads to the governor's office on Jan. 16.

Knox County, TN · 4d

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Knox County House Seat Flips Democratic as Local Parties Analyze Election Results

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — A state House seat in Knox County changed hands on Election Night, flipping from Republican to Democratic control and prompting leaders from both parties to assess what the results mean for the future of Tennessee politics. The outcome mirrored national trends that caught...

Knox County, TN · 3d

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