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Things To Do in Knoxville: Nov. 4 - 10

If you are looking for things to do in Knoxville, we've got you covered!. This week, the University of Tennessee's athletic programs have a stacked schedule: hockey on Thursday, football on Saturday and basketball on Monday. You can test your knowledge or your skills with trivia and open mic nights...

Knoxville, TN · 4d
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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties. […]

Tennessee · 5d

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Jason Zachary Fends Off First-Time Challenger to Keep Knox County House Seat

11408 Municipal Center Dr. — Approximate District Community Location. Republican Rep. Jason Zachary was projected to win reelection in Tennessee House District 14, fending off Democratic challenger Lindsay Young Honaker in a district that stretches across Farragut and West Knox County. With all precincts reporting, Zachary pulled in 17,097 votes, or 55.80 percent, to Honaker's 13,543 votes, or 44.20 percent.

Knox County, TN · 4d
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Harrogate voters approve referendum allowing liquor to be served in restaurants

HARROGATE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Voters in Harrogate have made their voices heard on a liquor referendum to allow alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises within the city. The referendum passed Tuesday night in a 54.5%-to-45.5% vote, which means liquor can now be served by the drink at establishments in the City of Harrogate.

Harrogate, TN · 4d
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Otis “Mike” Campbell elected as Claiborne County’s next mayor

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Claiborne County has elected Interim Mayor Otis "Mike" Campbell as their next mayor in a second election, after former Mayor Joe Brooks was posthumously reelected in the general election in August. Along with the state and federal races on the ballot for the November...

Claiborne County, TN · 5d

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Blount Democrats find reasons to celebrate on election night

Despite disappointing results in local races, members of the Blount County Democratic Party found plenty to celebrate Tuesday night as Democrats made gains across the country. The party held its 2026 midterm election watch party at The Bird and The Book in Maryville, where attendees followed local and national election coverage while enjoying appetizers and desserts. “Let’s turn Tennessee blue,” said Marsha, 82, one of the attendees. “We need a change. We need something different, someone different.” Although Tennessee remained in Republican hands, Marsha and other attendees watched as Democrats claimed victories in several traditionally Republican states throughout the evening. By Wednesday morning, Democrats had secured control of both chambers of Congress, according to national election projections, while also winning several closely watched governor’s races. Democratic victories in states including Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas gave those gathered in Maryville reason for optimism, even as the results closer to home proved less favorable. In Tennessee, Republican Marsha Blackburn defeated Democrat Jerri Green in the governor’s race, although the statewide contest was considerably closer than the Republican margins typically seen in recent elections. Blount County voters continued to favor Republican candidates, leaving little room for Democratic gains in local contests.

Blount County, TN · 4d

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Chamber holds Business After Hours at Popes at Meadow View

Loudon County business owners and community leaders gathered in September for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours networking event. The gathering was hosted by Popes at Meadow View, located at 9885 U.S. Highway 11 in Lenoir City. The business moved to its current location about a year ago and welcomed chamber members and guests to a setting featuring a variety of fall plants, seasonal produce and retail merchandise. The event gave local business owners, professionals and community representatives an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, discuss potential partnerships and strengthen connections within the Loudon County business community. Attendees also enjoyed refreshments, visited with fellow chamber members and participated in giveaways organized by the hosts. The chamber’s Business After Hours gatherings provide recurring opportunities for members to network while highlighting businesses throughout the county.

Loudon County, TN · 5d

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Results: Knox County November 2026 election results

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Knox County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. The polls in Knox County are to close at 8 p.m., with results on this page being updated periodically. If you haven’t voted yet, find a sample ballot here. Knox County residents […]

Knox County, TN · 5d

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Knox County Schools superintendent addresses possible closure of four schools

Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk addressed the public for the first time about possibly closing schools to help close an estimated $8 million budget deficit. The district is facing revenue reductions from both the county and the state totaling about $8 million, combined with falling enrollment, rising operating costs and increased debt.

Knox County, TN · 6d

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Knox County Schools considers closing schools, changing start times to cut $4 million

No final decision will be made at Monday’s school board workshop, board member says.

Knoxville, TN · 6d

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Knoxville Flips On School Zone Speed Cameras Nov. 16, Fines Start In January

Drivers rolling through Knoxville school zones are about to meet a new set of eyes. Starting Monday, November 16, automated speed enforcement cameras will begin watching over roughly 39 public school zones across the city, part of a rollout that will eventually blanket 41 school zones citywide. The Knoxville Police...

Knoxville, TN · 6d

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Downtown Knoxville Kangaroo Clocks In at Law Firm and Vape Shop Alike

Bank of America Center — Approximate Site of Law Office Visits. Sophie has two jobs, and neither of them involves hopping around the outback. She is a kangaroo, and she spends her working hours split between a downtown Knoxville law firm and a Western Avenue vape shop in Knoxville, a setup that has turned her into something of a local fixture.

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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Landowners Reach Nearly $350K Settlement in the SoKno Rail Trail Case

Stewart, Wald & Smith, LLC announced that it has successfully settled a federal lawsuit on behalf of seven Knoxville landowners whose properties adjoin the railroad corridor planned for the South Knoxville, or SoKno, Trail. The total settlement for the seven landowners is nearly $350,000. The settlement, reached in October 2026,...

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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Loose plumbing causes flooding at Jefferson Middle School

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — A toilet supply line came loose at Jefferson Middle School Wednesday morning, causing flooding, according to Jefferson County Schools. School staff are working to repair the broken line and clean the affected areas which include parts of the hallway, gym and auditorium. A professional restoration company is also coming to […]

Jefferson County, TN · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 5d