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Planned Parenthood looks to reopen Knoxville location two years after fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Planned Parenthood is looking to reopen its Knoxville clinic more than two and half years after it was destroyed in a 2021 arson. On New Year’s Eve in 2021, the N. Cherry St. building was set on fire, and hasn’t been open since. The fire made Planned Parenthood’s Asheville, NC location […]
How a Texas-based lab is helping fight a ‘silent mass disaster’ in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Earlier this week, remains found in Knox County in 2022 were identified through forensic genetic genealogy, but it’s just one example of how a laboratory based in Texas is helping to fight what has become called a “silent mass disaster” here in Tennessee. In March, DNA technology helped scientists at Othram, […]
With Colquitts buying out Goldman Sachs, all-local ownership ready to enhance RT Lodge
In a peaceful, wooded corner of Maryville College's campus sits RT Lodge, a historic destination that through the years has served as a private residence, corporate retreat center, and more recently, a boutique hotel, restaurant and event space. Now that Annie and David Colquitt have bought out Goldman Sachs' ownership stake, the...
Tennessee stifles Dayton to open NCAA Tournament
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee held Dayton to just two hits, shutting out the Flyers 3-0 to open the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament on Friday in Knoxville. Destiny Rodriguez started the Lady Vols’ scoring, launching what looked to be a three-run home run to left field. Instead, only two runs were scored on what would end up being a two-run groundout because of a baserunning error by the Lady Vols.
Urban Knoxville: With parking changes coming, we break down which options are best for you
This week's Urban Knoxville newsletter comes to you from Ryan Wilusz, downtown reporter and urban explorer at knoxnews.com. Like our work? Share our free weekly newsletter with a friend. On the street, in a lot, under the bridge, inside a garage. Downtown Knoxville has plenty of places to park. But after calling upon a consulting firm to evaluate the longterm viability of downtown's parking infrastructure, the city is now considering some big changes, including charging for parking seven days a...
Small fire burns at Broadway Towers; no injuries reported
A small fire broke out near the top of the Broadway Towers building in downtown Maryville Thursday afternoon, May 16. No one had been injured by the time the fire was extinguished, officials with the Maryville Fire Department said. Julie Sharpe, executive director of the Maryville Housing Authority, which runs Broadway Towers, said Thursday that the fire did not damage the building itself. The structure rises 16 stories and houses primarily elderly and disabled people; it contains 150 single-bedroom apartments. ...
Primrose School preschoolers collect around 100 cleaning items to donate and help address homelessness
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group of preschoolers at Primrose School helped address homelessness across the Knoxville community. The preschoolers collected around 100 cleaning items and gave them to Care Cuts — an organization that provides services like haircuts and free meals for homeless people. The organization also provides...
Duke’s Mayo Classic Set For 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football’s Sept. 7 non-conference matchup versus NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, it was announced on Wednesday. Tickets for the contest from Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium are on sale now at AllVols.com. For information on Tennessee’s ticket sections and pricing click here. The […] The post Duke’s Mayo Classic Set For 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC appeared first on Sumner County Source.
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