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The Oak Ridger

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Gina Grubb and Joe Gaddis win Oak Ridge elections

A former police officer and retired teacher is the newest member of the Anderson County Commission. And Oak Ridge High School's longtime football coach , who now works as athletic director, will be the newest member of Oak Ridge City Council. Democrat Gina Grubb beat Republican Don Layton on Nov. 3 in the race for a District 8 seat on the County Commission. She received 2,190 votes, or 58% of the vote, compared with 1,583 votes, or 42%, for Layton, a retired Anderson County judge. That makes Grubb the unofficial winner. The Anderson County Election Commission will certify the results at a later date. Speaking after her win, Grubb credited the "tremendous outpouring of support (and) generosity" of people inside and outside District 8, which includes Oak Ridge residents who vote in the Emory Valley, Woodland and Hendrix Creek precincts. "It has been a fun adventure so far," Grubb told The Oak Ridger, but she said she is now ready to get to work on the commission. In the Oak Ridge City Council race, the unofficial winners are Joe Gaddis, L.C. "Charlie" Hensley, Ellen Smith and Warren Gooch. Anderson County Commission's District 8 has two seats, as do all commission

Oak Ridge, TN · 6d

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Another Earthquake Strikes Tennessee, Between Nashville, Knoxville, & Chattanooga

Another earthquake struck central Tennessee today, adding to the growing number of earthquakes impacting the state in recent weeks and months. According to USGS, the earthquake struck at 8:54 am this morning near the town of Beersheba Springs, located almost in the middle of Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The earthquake was relatively weak and was rated as a magnitude 2.5 event; it struck from a depth of 15.8 km. While some did report they felt shaking to USGS, there were no reports of any damage or injuries. Today’s earthquake adds to the growing sum of earthquakes Tennessee has had in recent months where the overall volume of earthquakes there appears to be increasing.

Chattanooga, TN · 7d

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This Quiet Tennessee State Park Is The Small-Town Escape Locals Treasure

More than 190 bird species have been recorded at one riverside park in East Tennessee. That number made me stop and read it twice. It sounds like a nature documentary, not a quick drive off the interstate. The park sits on a big bend of the French Broad River. It...

Tennessee · 8d

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Salvation Army Red Kettle Season Begins November 3

KNOXVILLE - The familiar sound of Salvation Army bells will soon return to East Tennessee as the organization's annual Red Kettle Campaign gets underway. The first bells have begun ringing at select locations across Greater Knoxville, Maryville and Sevierville on Tuesday, November 3, with additional locations opening in mid-November and even more following Thanksgiving.

Sevierville, TN · 7d

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FERC clears East Tennessee's 110-mile Ridgeline Expansion to enter service for TVA's Kingston gas plant

(P&GJ) — Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff on Oct. 30 authorized East Tennessee Natural Gas to place its Ridgeline Expansion Project into service, allowing the 30-inch pipeline built to supply the Tennessee Valley Authority's planned gas-fired plant at Kingston, Tenn., to begin operating. The authorization from FERC's Office of...

Kingston, TN · 8d

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Anderson County voters cast ballots in local races

Anderson County 's registered voters turned out Nov. 3 to vote on state and federal races, in addition to elections in each city, including Oak Ridge. By late afternoon, Election Commission Administrator Mark Stephens said a large number of people had voted and there'd been no problems. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Anderson County voters cast ballots in local races

Anderson County, TN · 6d

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Ahead of the curve: Tennessee program has helped older adults age in place for more than 5 decades

Aging in place may be all the rage these days, but Knoxville, TN-based Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) has been supporting this mission since before it was stylish. Specifically, the organization has been helping Tennessee older and disabled adults across the socioeconomic spectrum age in place since 1970. “At...

Tennessee · 8d

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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, […]

Bryson City, NC · 9d

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Overnight construction to impact Dolly Parton Parkway beginning Nov. 2

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Drivers traveling through Sevierville during the coming week should anticipate overnight delays and changing traffic patterns along a major commercial corridor. The Sevierville Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for overnight lane closures on Dolly Parton Parkway (SR 35 / US 411) between Veterans Boulevard...

Sevierville, TN · 9d

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East Tennessee voters decide key races in 2026 general election

East Tennessee voters joined Tennesseans statewide Tuesday, Nov. 3, to select a governor, members of Congress and the Tennessee General Assembly, and decide three proposed amendments to the state constitution. Knoxville voters also considered a City Charter amendment. Republican Marsha Blackburn won the governor’s race statewide, becoming Tennessee’s first woman...

Tennessee · 6d

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‘Significant speeding problem’ Speed cameras to be installed in Knoxville school zones

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — New automated speed enforcement cameras are being installed in Knoxville school zones on November 16 to help protect students and school staff, the Knoxville Police Department said on Monday. The City of Knoxville, Vision Zero and KPD plan to install the cameras around 39 public school zones by November 16, with […]

Knoxville, TN · 8d

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Disabled veterans in California, Connecticut, Indiana and Tennessee must file between Dec. 31 and April 5 to keep or claim property tax breaks, local offices say

Disabled veterans in California, Connecticut, Indiana and Tennessee face property tax filing dates that run from Dec. 31 to April 5, and missing one can cost a break that ranges from up to $444 in Knox County, Tennessee, to up to $180,671 off the assessed value in California. Local assessor, auditor and trustee offices set […]

California · 9d

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DGA Residential Breaks Ground on Riella at Oakwood housing community

DGA Residential, along with community leaders and project partners, officially broke ground Nov. 4 on Riella at Oakwood, a 170-unit multi-generational affordable housing community at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site that will include multifamily units and townhomes, plus the renovated historic hospital, which will prioritize housing for seniors.

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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Cades Cove Loop Road, Laurel Creek Road to close for footrace: What to know

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Two popular scenic roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are scheduled to close over the weekend during a race. Cades Cove Loop Road and Laurel Creek Road will be closed on Sunday, November 8, until around 11 a.m. due to the Friends of the Smokies annual Loop Lope footrace. […]

Townsend, TN · 8d

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 · 7d

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Christmas in the City Events Begin Nov. 20

Mark your calendar for the City of Knoxville’s Christmas in the City events, presented by Southwest Airlines. Plan for six weeks of free fun with treats and activities. Circle these dates on your calendar so you don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate the season and make memories with your family, friends and neighbors:

Knoxville, TN · 7d

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Maryville City Schools to host arts and crafts market Saturday

Maryville City Schools employees have plenty of talents outside the classroom. That’s according to Heather Ledbetter, the district’s school health coordinator. And this weekend, she’s helping put some of those talents on display. After months of planning, the district will host its first Made in Maryville Arts and Craft Show — a craft market aimed at showcasing the skills and talents school staff pursue in their downtime. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the district’s central office, located at 520 S. Washington St. Admission is free. Ledbetter said approximately 28 vendors are expected to participate, offering everything from handmade jewelry and home decor to leather goods, clothing and holiday treats. The idea grew out of her work overseeing employee wellness programs. “We have stressful jobs. Maybe not all the time, but we do have stressful positions,” Ledbetter said. “And being creative is a great outlet for relieving that stress.” Ledbetter said she’s considered organizing a craft market for at least a year. With plenty of district employees pursuing creative hobbies outside their regular jobs, she wanted to give them an opportunity to share their work with the community. Of the approximately

Maryville, TN · 6d

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Election night 2026: Blount County GOP celebrates Election Day ahead of polls closing

Members of the Republican Party of Blount County flocked to Green Meadow Country Club in Alcoa to celebrate Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3. The evening featured food, drink and conversation as attendees counted down the minutes before polls closed. Chairman Jim Bradley told The Daily Times he hoped to see a “red wave” in Blount County. Accompanied by several dozen guests Tuesday, he said he was optimistic. “We’re looking for good results, and hopefully we’ll have a red wave in our town,” he said. The gathering followed a strong showing for local Republicans in August, when GOP candidates swept all 11 contested County Commission races, seven countywide offices and two contested county school board seats, according to previous coverage from The Daily Times. Tuesday’s ballot featured several closely watched statewide contests, including the race for governor between Republican Marsha Blackburn, Democrat Jerri Green and 13 other candidates, including independent challenger David Hatley. U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican, also faced Democratic challenger Marquita Bradshaw and eight independent candidates. In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Tim Burchett faced Democrat Michaela Barnett. On Tuesday, Tom Stinnett, Representative for Blount County in the Tennessee General Assembly, chose to hold his enthusiasm until

Blount County, TN · 6d

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Quilts of gratitude: Seven veterans recognized for military service at DAR breakfast

LENOIR CITY — Seven military veterans were honored Oct. 24 during a special Quilts of Valor presentation and breakfast hosted by the General William Lenoir Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. The event was held in partnership with the Quilts of Valor Foundation, with corporate sponsorship from Mold Doctors USA and Volunteer Building Services. Guests were treated to a breakfast catered by Take Out Thyme. Each veteran was nominated by a friend, family member or associate in recognition of his military service. During the ceremony, each honoree received a specially crafted quilt made by volunteers with the Quilts of Valor Foundation, a national organization dedicated to honoring military service members and veterans through handmade quilts. The foundation was established in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, whose son, Nat, was deployed to Iraq. Paula Kirk, a representative of the local Quilts of Valor group, Dixie Lee Hands Touching Hearts, attended the ceremony to help recognize the seven veterans. Clayton Pangle, an area attorney and decorated military veteran, presented a program featuring a collection of Vietnam War-era artifacts. Pangle discussed various aspects of military service and the realities of war illustrated

Lenoir City, TN · 6d