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Pigeon Forge park temporarily closed due to ‘nuisance bear’

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wear Farm Park is temporarily closed and wildlife officers are investigating because of what the city referred to Saturday afternoon as a “nuisance bear.” According to the City of Pigeon Forge, the park closed Saturday to allow Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff to address a “nuisance bear” that was reported […]

Pigeon Forge, TN · 1d

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Appalachian Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Knoxville and Maryville for 55th Season

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — The Appalachian Ballet Company is preparing to usher in the holiday season with its annual production of The Nutcracker, marking the beloved Christmas tradition’s 55th season. This year’s production will feature live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Fellenbaum, for all...

Maryville, TN · 2d
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Animal Rescue Corps brings more than 70 dogs to safety

MARYVILLE, TN — Animal Rescue Corps brought more than 70 dogs to its rescue center outside Nashville after several cruelty cases and overcrowding situations in Louisiana. The dogs include 14 small dogs from two cruelty cases in Terrebonne Parish, as well as dogs connected to a dogfighting investigation in Concordia Parish.

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 2d
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I took a Dolly Parton-inspired flight. Here's what it was like

SANFORD, Florida – I counted at least six blonde wigs on a Dolly Parton-inspired flight from Florida to Tennessee. "We knew the assignment, so we had to do it," Karen Nehus said after we landed. She wore a pink sequined jacket, black fringe shirt and matching pants with her...

Sanford, FL · 1d
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'I can feel that she's looking down on us' | Alcoa Elementary School upgrades Katie's Garden

Katie Deal's family remembers her as an outspoken young girl who loved painting her nails and loved butterflies. She died of cancer in 1995, when she was a student at Alcoa Elementary School. Not long after, teacher Silvia Roca put plans into place for a garden to be erected in her honor.

Alcoa, TN · 3d

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A look at the airport gate in Orlando before flight 925 to Knoxville

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Grab a Plate and Dig Into Red-Eye Gravy at These 7 Tennessee Breakfast Spots

Red-eye gravy starts with salty country ham drippings and a splash of coffee. That’s it. No flour, no thickener, just a thin, smoky pour that somehow tastes like a family recipe. I love that a sauce this humble still shows up on breakfast menus across Tennessee. It cuts through...

Tennessee · 4d

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I took a Dolly Parton-inspired flight. Here’s what it was like

SANFORD, Florida – I counted at least six blonde wigs on a Dolly Parton-inspired flight from Florida to Tennessee. “We knew the assignment, so we had to do it,” Karen Nehus said after we landed. She wore a pink sequined jacket, black fringe shirt and matching pants with her mane of platinum curls. Other passengers donned denim, rhinestones and T-shirts with Parton’s face on it for Allegiant Air Flight 925. It was the first of two specially numbered "Destination Dollywood" flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport on Nov. 6, and part of a whole weekend planned at Dollywood. Allegiant and Dollywood dreamed up the fan experience well before Parton's passing in August, announcing the first flight back in February. “Allegiant tells us the Dollywood-themed flight was one of the fastest-selling flights in their history,” Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton said in a statement in March, when the second flight, Flight 2925, was announced. Both were numbered after Parton's hit song "9 to 5." "It just looked like something really fun to do and we all like Dolly and we thought it would be a blast, which it was," Nehus said. “We were very

Sanford, FL · 1d

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This Once-Massive Restaurant Chain Has Just One Tennessee Location Left, And It Still Serves The Classics

A pump of warm cheese sauce sits right on the toppings bar, and you get to decide how much lands on your plate. That’s how burgers work here. The kitchen cooks your patty, then hands the finishing touches over to you. The sesame seed buns are made in-house, which...

Sevierville, TN · 6d

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Maryville Legion Post Marks America's 250th With Veterans Day Bash Saturday

Motorcycles, doughnuts and a flag retirement ceremony are all on the docket this Saturday at American Legion Captain Emerson J. Lonas Post 13 in Maryville, where organizers are combining a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary with the annual observance of Veterans Day. The event runs most of the day at the post, located at 224 Waters Road, with the parking lot opening at 8 a.m.

Maryville, TN · 3d

WATE

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Some South Knoxville residents concerned about wildlife near homes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As residential development continues around South Knoxville, some neighbors said wildlife is losing its natural habitat and increasingly showing up on their properties. This includes unwelcome visitors like bears and coyotes. In Tarklin Valley a bear popped up on Monday. Bruce Powell, who lives in Tarklin Valley with his wife, Cindy, […]

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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What’s New & What’s Next Downtown, Part 1: Restaurants & Retail

Downtown Knoxville has been keeping busy, and I’ve got a massive backlog of openings, announcements and developments to prove it. Time for a catch-up! Last week I again joined Compass Knox editor Scott Barker and co-founder Jesse Fox Mayshark on their Compass Points podcast to nerd out on all things downtown-ish. Naturally, I showed up with 10 FULL PAGES of notes about stuff happening in downtown proper alone. Since both hosts and producer Seth Barber failed to clear their next six hours for my monologue, I crammed what I could into a rapid-fire spoken word performance, confirming once and for all that I should stick to journalism.

Knoxville, TN · 4d

WATE

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New Series “Beyond The Rescue” with Allyson Spellman debuts on WATE-TV

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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A Dopo is serving Knoxville something new. The Slice Bar opens this week

Hungry customers can skip the reservations and grab a slice of award-winning pizza at A Dopo, which on Nov. 5 is expanding with The Slice Bar . The Slice Bar will add 2,200 square feet of space behind A Dopo at 516 Williams St., just north of the Old City. The opening follows A Dopo recently being named to the Michelin Guide to the American South with a Bib Gourmand distinction , which recognizes restaurants serving “great food at a great value." "We've maxed out our wood-burning oven," co-owner Brian Strutz previously told Knox News. "We can't make more pizza right now." A Dopo, named to USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year list , has built a loyal base of sourdough pizza lovers. Reservations are notoriously hard to come by, and Strutz knows there are plenty of Knoxville diners A Dopo hasn't been able to serve. The Slice Bar gives A Dopo a creative way to welcome more guests. It'll look a little different from A Dopo's front of house, but the same recipes remain at its core. What's on the menu at The Slice Bar by A Dopo? The Slice Bar will serve Roman-style pizza by the slice

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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A First Look at the Future of Muse Knoxville

Rockets. Soaring climbing structures. Interactive waterways. Engineering challenges. Creative laboratories. More hands-on science than you can shake a Bunsen burner at. Last night, I got a glimpse of the future of Muse Knoxville, and y’all, it gave me chills. I joined a crowd of community leaders, supporters and assorted...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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This Knoxville Spot Brought Back the Joy of Gluten-Free Sweet Treats

Not one crumb in this little bakery’s kitchen contains wheat. That includes the chocolate whoopie pies, the peanut butter cookies, and a jalapeno cheddar and bacon scone that sounds like trouble in the best possible way. The menu reads like any classic bakery case. There are bagels, cinnamon rolls,...

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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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 · 5d

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5 Restaurant Chains Closing Tennessee Locations in 2026

Think of your usual booth at your usual restaurant and the order you could recite by heart. Maybe it’s the happy hour queso you’ve counted on for years. Here are some of the restaurant chains shutting down Tennessee locations this year, and where each one went dark. 1....

Tennessee · 6d

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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 · 8d

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The Local Bite offers comforting American fare in Loudon | Grub Scout

In most cases, I add restaurants to my list when I first hear about them. But often, by the time I actually get around to trying a place out, I’ve long since forgotten how I learned about it in the first place. Such was the case with The Local Bite in Loudon. All I recall is that it came well reviewed, based on my research. That was good enough for me to stick to my original plan to give it a shot. The Grub Spouse accompanied me to Loudon County for dinner one evening last week. We found the business on the south side of town in a small retail plaza. Inside, the atmosphere is typical of what one might find in a mom-and-pop diner: a modest number of tables and chairs in a moderately sized dining room. The trappings weren’t thematic per se, but the setting was aesthetically pleasing enough. The Local Bite’s current menu has been in place since spring and offers a familiar lineup of American fare. For example, starters include cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, onion rings and fried Brussels sprouts. You can also order chicken wings accompanied by any of five different sauces as well as

Loudon, TN · 6d