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The Knoxville Focus for November 2, 2026

Heavy early voting could ‘fill Neyland Stadium’. Figures released Friday indicated heavier early voting than usual. The Knox County Election Commission reported a total of 102,196 ballots were cast, 4,099 of those absentee or nursing home votes. Elections Administrator Chris Davis applauded the many election workers and said the...

Knoxville, TN · 8d
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Tennessee Football Campaigns For Playoff Spot in Latest SEC Shorts Ahead of Election Day

Photo via SEC Shorts/YouTube. Election Day is right around the corner, and SEC Shorts have college football fans covered. For the College Football Playoffs, that is. The latest episode from the hit comedy series on Monday morning highlights the playoff-contending teams in the Southeastern Conference and gives election-style ads (and attack ads) for each of…

Knoxville, TN · 6d

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History from the 2nd District: It’s Election Day, Go Vote!

At dawn on November 2, 1926, Ben Morton was the mayor of Knoxville, Austin Peay was the governor of Tennessee and Calvin Coo0lidge was president. Tennessee was represented by Lawrence D. Tyson and Kenneth D. McKeller in the United States Senate. Knox County, as part of Tennessee’s 2nd congressional district, was represented by James Willis “J. Will” Taylor in the house of representatives.

Knoxville, TN · 6d
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Knox County polling place changes: See if your voting location has moved

Some polling locations in Knox County have changed ahead of Election Day. Knowing which polling location and precinct you should go to is vital in casting your vote on Election Day. Tennessee polling locations in Knox County are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line...

Knox County, TN · 6d
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Legal and public notices for the week of November 2, 2026

In this cause, it appearing from the Petition which is sworn to, that the Respondent JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant, JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III, file an Answer in the Circuit Court for Blount County, at Maryville, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s Attorney, William Gribble, whose address is 550 E. Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, or a Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing Ex-Parte as to Respondent.

Knoxville, TN · 7d

The Daily Times

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Maryville zoning board denies request for taller shopping center sign

The Maryville Board of Zoning Appeals rejected a request to exceed the city’s sign height restrictions for a shopping center development near a new McDonald’s under construction on Woodland Acres Road. Developers working on the McDonald’s at the intersection of East Lamar Alexander Parkway (U.S. Highway 321) and Woodland Acres Road petitioned the board Oct. 20 for a hardship variance that would allow a taller freestanding sign. Under city regulations, freestanding signs near highways can reach a maximum height of 20 feet above the nearest roadway. Developers, however, argued that the permitted height would not adequately accommodate the businesses expected to occupy a shopping center taking shape behind the McDonald’s. Citing the highway’s unusual terrain and varying elevations, developers requested approximately 6 additional feet to accommodate signs identifying the commercial tenants they expect to occupy the development. Developers acknowledged that the businesses could theoretically be accommodated on a sign meeting the city’s height restriction. However, they argued that the resulting smaller lettering and logos would be more difficult for passing motorists to see and could affect the shopping center’s profitability. Board members were not persuaded that those concerns constituted a hardship warranting an exception to the regulations. They noted that

Maryville, TN · 9d

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A Knoxville WWII hero saved over 200 Jewish prisoners - and never spoke of it

Master Sgt. Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds was a World War II hero whose actions helped save the lives of around 200 Jewish servicemembers in 1944. The Knoxville native never spoke about what he did afterward − and was never honored for his bravery during his lifetime. But when his incredible story came to light years later, Edmonds' legacy and life-altering courage were recognized around the world. Born in 1919, Edmonds grew up in Knoxville, attending Flenniken Elementary, Boyd Junior High and Knoxville High School, according to Knox County Archives' research . After graduating, he worked as a stock clerk before joining the U.S. Army March 17, 1941. He arrived in Belgium in December 1944. It was only the following month that Edmonds made the valiant decision that gave so many persecuted people the opportunity to live. Master Sgt. Edmonds' remarkable act of courage Edmonds was captured at the Battle of the Bulge and sent to the Stalag IXB in Bad Orb, Germany, one of the worst camps in Germany for British and American prisoners, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Holocaust Encyclopedia states. He was then transferred to Ziegenhain's Stalag IXA, another prisoner of war camp. Once there, on the evening

Knoxville, TN · 6d

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THDA and Oak Ridge Housing Authority to celebrate preservation

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2026) – On Thursday, November 5, the Tennessee Housing. Development Agency (THDA) will join Oak Ridge Housing Authority (ORHA) for a celebration of. the Oak Ridge Preservation Project, a multi-site rehabilitation project for 70 public housing. units. The project was funded through low-income housing...

Oak Ridge, TN · 6d

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Tennessee election day features constitutional amendments and local ballot changes

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State prison in Morgan County gets new leadership

The state's Morgan County Correctional Complex, site of the murder in February of a correctional officer by an inmate, is getting new leadership. Morgan County Correctional Warden Shawn Phillips is retiring, and MCCX Associate Warden Stacy Oakes is shifting to Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, according to East Regional Public Information Officer Kayla Hackney of the Tennessee Department of Correction's Communications & Public Relations Division.

Wartburg, TN · 9d

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Knox County Schools considers closing multiple elementary schools, cutting $4M from district office

Knox County Schools are preparing to close a number of elementary schools to reduce costs. KCS has been battling costs since June 2026, now the superintendent says that the district is planning to cuts up to $4 million. The next board of education next meets on Nov. 2 at 5...

Knox County, TN · 9d

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5 Things Tennesseans Do at a Tailgate That Confuse Many People From Out of State

Football season is in full swing, and if you’re headed to a game in Tennessee, bring an open mind along with your cooler. Fans there tailgate in places and ways that catch out-of-state visitors off guard. Here’s what to expect before you pull in. 1. Sailgating on the...

Tennessee · 9d

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9 Tennessee Flea Markets Where You Never Know What Vintage Finds You’ll Take Home

In Tennessee, an old lamp, a vintage quilt, or a forgotten record is waiting for someone to give it a new home. Flea markets here turn a simple shopping trip into a hunt where the best finds are often the ones you never expected. I can never resist the thought...

Tennessee · 9d

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Traffic Alert Alcoa Highway Knox County

Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Sunday, November 1, and continuing through Thursday, November 5, there will be nightly lane closures on Cherokee Trail between Old...

Knox County, TN · 8d

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Centrus Begins Shipping Centrifuges to Ohio

Milestone connects Tennessee manufacturing with Ohio uranium enrichment expansion to rebuild America’s nuclear fuel supply chain. Image submitted. OAK RIDGE, TN — Centrus Energy’s (NYSE: LEU) Oak Ridge manufacturing plant has completed and shipped the first new centrifuge as part of the company’s multibillion-dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment capacity. This milestone marks the next phase of the project where completed centrifuges manufactured in Tennessee will be shipped to Ohio for final assembly, with the manufacturing rate growing over time. It also reflects that Centrus has now secured a complete and complex manufacturing supply chain. Both milestones were achieved ahead of Centrus’ previously-announced year-end target.

Tennessee · 7d

The Oak Ridger

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What to know before you head to the polls today

Early voting is over and Election Day is today, Nov. 3. In Anderson County , people can vote at their precincts from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Roane County , precincts are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If people are standing in line to vote at 8 p.m., they will be allowed to vote. That could mean we'll find out the election results later than usual tonight from local election commissions, which post the results to their websites. According to Mark Stephens, Anderson County Election Commission administrator, the election commission cannot release any election results if anyone in the county is still voting. Election results will be posted on the Anderson County Election Commission website and the Roane County Election Commission website , and, of course, information and stories on the winners will be posted tonight on The Oak Ridger website . The stories will be published in the print edition of The Oak Ridger on Thursday because of the early print deadlines. A total of 14,862 people in Anderson County voted during the early voting period that ended Oct. 29, he said. That is 28% of the county's 54,095 registered voters. Stephens said that's more than the

Anderson County, TN · 6d

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Registration opens for City of Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2026) – The City of Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks Department. has opened registration for its 2026/2027 winter basketball leagues. Winter Co-Ed Volleyball. league registration begins on Nov. 9. Basketball registration will close on Nov. 14. Co-Ed Volleyball registration will be from Nov. 9.

Oak Ridge, TN · 6d

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Downtown Maryville's 13th Spooktacular Draws Costumed Crowds, No Rain Plan Needed

Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks & Recreation Commission’s 13th annual Spooktacular Extravaganza brought Halloween activities to downtown West Broadway, including trick-or-treating at local businesses, carnival games, a street dance party and costume events. The free gathering continued the commission’s annual downtown tradition, welcoming families and pets to the business district.

Maryville, TN · 8d