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Alabama vs. Tennessee song by Riley Green and Peyton Manning is a disgrace, but we love it
They definitely made a song. That much is true.
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Transfer portal update: Top-performing outgoing Tennessee football transfers
The transfer portal plays a huge role in the talent of Tennessee football’s roster every season. It’s especially been the case with defensive lineman Xavier Gillman, linebacker Amare Campbell and safety Dejuan Lane, who all followed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Penn State and are making huge impacts on the strength of the Vols’ defensive unit.
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Paul Garrison, a Farragut man who played drums on 'Pretty Woman,' has died
Paul Garrison, who drummed for Roy Orbison and more recently with the Knoxville-based Concord Brass Quintet, has died. He was 87. Garrison, who lived in Farragut, played drums on the song "Oh, Pretty Woman" for Orbison's 1964 album "Oh! Pretty Woman," and on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. The song was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks straight that year, according to Stereogum. His wife, Phylis Garrison, was an airline stewardess with Pan Am at the time and told Knox News she can still remember hearing "Oh, Pretty Woman" come on the radio while she was in Brazil at Corcovado, the mountain where the Christ the Redeemer statue stands. The song was everywhere. Paul Garrison ultimately went to England with Orbison three times, touring with the Beatles, Freddie and the Dreamers, Brian Poole & the Tremeloes and the Searchers, according to his Concord Brass biography . Ringo Starr even exchanged drumsticks with Garrison, a gesture indicating a drummer's appreciation and respect. Garrison met the Beatles again in Miami, Florida. He toured in Australia with Orbison and the Beach Boys, and they even taught him to surf, Phylis Garrison said. Garrison was born in Cookeville and
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Elderly Theater Worker Surprised by $146,000 for Her Retirement Crowdfunded by Young Moviegoer
It’s becoming something of a trend: young people encountering elders working long past retirement age and raising thousands for them to finally take a rest. GNN has covered such stories on multiple occasions, and now another instance comes from Maryville, Tennessee, where an elderly theater worker was surprised with $146,000.
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Inside Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum: ‘It Was Her Dream’
The day after graduating from Sevier County High School in 1964, Dolly Parton packed her bags and followed her dreams to Nashville. Before long, she skyrocketed to country music superstardom. But despite an incredible career that took her all around the globe, Dolly always still considered Music City home. And last week, her longtime plan ...
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What's the story behind nearly-windowless AT&T building right by I-40?
Bad news first. Contrary to popular belief, the almost entirely windowless AT&T building at Broadway and Magnolia does not hold the Guinness World Record for closest building to an interstate. In fact, Guinness doesn't judge a record for that stat at all. But even if it's not a record-holding building, it's certainly an intriguing one, with its minimal windows and aesthetically-incohesive, mashed-together structures. It turns out it's quite old, too. The original parts of the structure at 410 W. Magnolia Ave. are over a century old, dating back to 1913. The name has changed over the years, with the building first housing the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company, and later BellSouth. The building itself has grown, expanding to house Knoxville's telephone needs as technology has evolved − which it's done quite a bit since Alexander Graham Bell got his patent 150 years ago, way back in 1876. History of the mysterious AT&T building Construction of the building began for the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1912, 34 years after the first telephone was used in Knoxville in 1878. The Knoxville Sentinel assured readers in an article from September of that year "within the next few months Knoxville will have
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Knoxville Opera to Honor Veterans with ‘Voices of Valor’
Knoxville Opera will present “Knoxville Opera’s Voices of Valor,” a free Veterans Day concert featuring the U.S. Army Chorus, on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. The concert is presented in partnership with the Cathedral Concert Series at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and brings together the U.S. Army Chorus, Knoxville Opera’s military chorus Military Voices of East Tennessee (MVET), Knoxville Opera soloists, and the Tennessee Wind Symphony.
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Loudon Legacy Museum takes first steps
The first steps have been taken to establish a museum that will preserve the history of the city of Loudon for future generations. The Loudon Legacy Museum will be based in the historic building at 406 Wharf Street, the former McGill/Karns Funeral Home. The museum is expected to open in early 2027.
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Morning Pointe brings generations together for Fall Fest
Fall fun is even better when shared across generations, and Morning Pointe of Knoxville Assisted Living is inviting the entire community to join the celebration. Morning Pointe is partnering with Shoreline Church to host Fall Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m., at its campus at 9649 Westland Drive in Knoxville.
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The Gem of Maker City: Knoxville’s Art Market Gallery
Nestled in the heart of Knoxville’s downtown, local artists, enthusiasts and patrons gather at the Art Market Gallery to celebrate the city’s unique local art, featuring works by over 60 different artists. The market has always been closely tied to Knoxville’s brilliant, artistic history. Almost a half-century ago,...
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Dolly Parton’s cousin works to preserve Appalachian history through storytelling
Richie Owens is using books and music to preserve his family’s history and the stories of Appalachia. The East Tennessee native and Dolly Parton’s first cousin shares memories of growing up around music, surviving the Pigeon River flood and carrying on his family’s musical legacy for future generations.
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Zoo Knoxville wins top national conservation award
Zoo Knoxville has earned top national honors for its decades of work protecting one of the world’s most endangered tortoise species. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) awarded Zoo Knoxville Top Honors for the 2026 Edward H. Bean Population Sustainability Award, recognizing its exceptional work with the Madagascar flat-tailed tortoise Species Survival Plan (SSP).
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HOLA Festival brings Hispanic culture to downtown Knoxville
The annual HOLA Festival returned to World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, featuring Latin American food, live music, dancing and cultural performances. The festival has grown from a gathering of 15 people at the University of Tennessee into an annual celebration that organizers say brings together multiple cultures and international communities in Knoxville.
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Spooktacular Extravaganza to feature trick-or-treating, food, family fun
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Maryville with a night of family fun and more as the Spooktacular Extravaganza takes over West Broadway. The Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks & Recreation Commission will host the free community event from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, bringing trick-or-treating, carnival games, dancing, costumes and plenty of Halloween spirit to the heart of downtown. “With fall being such a special time in Maryville, the Spooktacular Extravaganza is a fun way for families to enjoy everything that makes this community so welcoming,” said Kim Mitchell, director of tourism for the Blount Partnership. “From kids showing off their Halloween costumes to families enjoying games, dancing and being together, it’s an evening that brings people downtown to celebrate the season and make memories. And, of course, we couldn’t leave our dogs out of the fun!” Children can come dressed in their Halloween best and bring their favorite candy bag or bucket for an evening of trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses and vendors. Families can also enjoy carnival games and other activities throughout the event. Four-legged family members can also join the Halloween festivities, too, for the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest. Registration will be held from 5:30-6:15 p.m., with judging beginning at
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WSCC to host screening of “Nursing: Empathy Heals”
Walters State Community College will host two screenings of “NURSE: Empathy Heals” on Thursday, Oct. 22, giving students, faculty and community members an opportunity to see a documentary built around nurses telling their own stories. Screenings are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Created by filmmaker Chusy of Plan A Films, the documentary explores empathy and the emotional realities of nursing through first-person stories. Nurses reflect on experiences of grief, joy, compassion, uncertainty and resilience — offering a look at the human side of a profession centered on caring for others. The film grew from the Nurse Narratives Initiative, an East Tennessee State University-based collaboration involving StoryCollab, the College of Nursing, the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement and the ETSU Research Corporation, with support from Ballad Health. The initiative uses nurses’ stories to encourage reflection and conversation about empathy, resilience and patient care. The documentary also has a Walters State connection, featuring a Walters State nursing graduate and a current faculty member. Dr. Sheila Williams, dean of Health Programs at Walters State, said that connection makes bringing the film to campus especially meaningful. “Nursing requires tremendous knowledge and clinical skill, but there is also a deeply human side of
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Indy’s Blackburn posts second top-15 state finish
Independence senior Jeb Blackburn shot a 73-73–146 to tie for 15th place in the TSSAA Class AA boys golf state championships, which concluded Friday at Sevierville Golf Club. The performance was two strokes better than his 148 as a sophomore in 2024, when he tied for 10th, and also two strokes better than his twin brother, Ben, compiled in a 28th-place finish a year ago. In the Class A boys state tournament on Monday and Tuesday, Mt. Pleasant sophomore Charlie Rutledge shot a two-day 154 to tie for 19th place. SUBMITTED.
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See 'celebrities' and other dazzling attendees at the Urban League gala
Guests at the Knoxville Area Urban League's Equal Opportunity Awards Gala dazzled on Oct. 8 − and there were even "celebrities" who made an appearance in response to the invitation to come dressed as your favorite famous figure. The likes of Michael Jackson, Angela Davis and Steve Harvey were among those gathering at the Press Room to celebrate the nonprofit's accomplishments for the year. In addition to the stunning outfits, the gala included lively tunes and plenty of food and drink. Award winners were honored, and Urban League President and CEO Dr. Laurie Shanderson reflected on the past months of "listening, learning, rebuilding and moving forward" to work toward a mission with social justice at its heart. "For us, social justice means helping people gain access to education, employment, housing, economic opportunity," she told the crowd. "And it means being willing to have conversations that move our community towards greater understanding." Watch the video and check out the photos to see the accomplished award winners and incredible looks at this year's gala. Who was recognized at the Equal Opportunity Awards Gala? Whitney M. Young Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award : Dewey Roberts II Corporate Leadership Award : Clayton Homes Minority Business