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Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: SpongeBob

Readers may remember SpongeBob, the furriest little sponge that lived under the sea. He lived with his friends, Harry the dogfish and Patty, the dog shark. SpongeBob loved swimming in the ocean. He’d play hide-and-seek in sunken ships with slippery eels. When he caught them, he’d shake and shake, and toss them through the water. “Wheeee!” they’d cry. SpongeBob also loved sampling all the local fare, like crabs, lobsters, and oysters. One time he tried a mouthful of seaweed. “Blech,” he said, spitting it out. “I need something meatier.” He’d scratch a scratchy spot on the coral, and at night he’d use anemones as pillows, laying his little head in their soft tentacles. Life in the ocean was fun for little SpongeBob, but he had so much love to give and no one to give it to. After all, sharks aren’t exactly cuddly. So one day, he breached the surface and blew a stream of water into the air. “Look, a whale…wait a minute…” someone called from the shore. SpongeBob caught a wave and rode it all the way to the Maryville Alcoa Animal Center, where he now waits for his furever home. The perfect home for sweet eight-month-old SpongeBob

Maryville, TN · 3d

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Crab Legs, Sushi, And Chinese Favorites Fill Tennessee Plates At This All-You-Can-Eat Buffet With A Hibachi Grill

Some meals call for a menu. Others call for a stack of empty plates and zero decisions. In Chattanooga, one family-run buffet has built a loyal following by lining up crab legs, a real sushi bar, and a hibachi grill under one roof, then adding a long run of Chinese favorites for good measure. Some regulars show up once or twice a week, and a few have even paid for a rideshare across town just to grab a seat in a booth.

Chattanooga, TN · 7d
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7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 2d
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7 Tennessee Hole-in-the-Wall Spots Where Bologna Sandwiches Are Still King

In Tennessee, bologna isn’t just something you toss between two slices of bread when the fridge is nearly empty. At the right roadside barbecue joint, it becomes the kind of sandwich people happily drive across town to eat. Picture a thick slice sizzling on a hot griddle, its edges...

Tennessee · 3d
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This Tennessee Horse Ranch Near Fall Creek Falls Takes You On A 2.5-Mile Ride Through The Woods

A zebra and a camel share space at a Tennessee horse barn. That alone would earn a detour from me. But the real draw here is a guided ride through the woods. The trail covers about 2.5 miles and takes roughly 45 to 50 minutes. Riders of all ages and experience levels can saddle up.

Spencer, TN · 3d

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More Than 100 People, 25 Dogs Rescued After Historic Copper Basin Flooding

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Tennessee emergency officials say more than 100 people and 25 dogs were rescued after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the Copper Basin region of Southeast Tennessee and neighboring North Georgia. According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the latest rescue count...

Tennessee · 11h

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9 Regional Restaurant Chains Tennesseans Will Defend to Anyone From Out of State

Krystal started in 1932 in a Chattanooga building just 10 by 25 feet. Criticize it or any other hometown chain in front of a Tennessean, and you’ll hear about it. Here are the regional restaurant chains Tennesseans will defend to anyone from out of state. 1. Pal’s Sudden Service...

Tennessee · 2d

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Sleep in a Restored Train Car in Chattanooga—How It Compares With a Regular Hotel Room

You can spend the night inside a restored Pullman carriage in Chattanooga, with a king bed, a private bathroom, and a heated bathroom floor. The train won’t travel an inch. Your room is the destination. At The Hotel Chalet on the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo campus, railway carriages have...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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Make Thanksgiving Easy By Having A Great Meal In A Nice Restaurant

It's true that not everyone likes to cook a Thanksgiving dinner at home. We've already covered the many places around town where you can get a take-home Thanksgiving feast, but if you prefer to dine out in style for Thanksgiving there are several high-end dining places in Chattanooga ready to take your reservations and offer you a traditional and sometimes unique Thanksgiving experience.

Chattanooga, TN · 3d

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Every Single Treat at This Tennessee Bakery Is Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free, and Nobody Misses a Thing

Lavender cream tarts, earl grey cupcakes, and carrot cake share one small bakery case in Tennessee. Every single one is made without gluten or dairy, so nothing on that counter is off limits. The menu still reads like any good sweet shop. Blueberry muffins, cookie sandwiches, and custom cakes all...

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

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Step into the Debbie Murray Garden

On the evening of Sept. 25, friends and colleagues came together for the Debbie Murray Garden Party. Lee University honored Senior Ambassador Debbie Murray and dedicated the Debbie Murray Garden. The garden may be a new addition to campus, but the idea behind it has been years in the making.

Cleveland, TN · 1d

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Julie Darling Donuts Prepares to Reopen Under New Local Ownership

Julie Darling Donuts is preparing to welcome customers back to its North Shore storefront at 121 Frazier Avenue in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a change in ownership and renovations to the longtime doughnut shop. A recent Instagram announcement from the business introduced a new local owner, Cassie Burke, and a refresh of the space and branding ahead of its anticipated reopening.

Chattanooga, TN · 3d

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The Tiny Town In Georgia With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

There are bucket list items that require a passport, a long flight, and a questionable amount of travel insurance, and then there’s Blue Ridge, Georgia, which requires nothing more than a full tank of gas and a healthy appetite. This small mountain town in the northern corner of Georgia...

Georgia · 8d

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This Tiny Alabama Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat

In Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a cafe with a beagle painted on the wall, and that beagle has seen things, specifically, the expressions on people’s faces when their burgers arrive at the table. The cafe is called Big Time Cafe, and the name is not an exaggeration. Fort...

Fort Payne, AL · 7d

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Rome Emperors Bring Back Braves Identity in 2027

A beloved piece of Rome baseball history is returning to the diamond next season. The Rome Emperors announced the launch of the Rome Braves Theme Night Collection, a tribute to the franchise’s longtime identity that will bring back the original Rome Braves logos and branding for a series of special games throughout the 2027 season.

Rome, GA · 2d

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Forget The Supermarket And Visit This Georgia Farm Market For Fresh Produce And Country-Style Treats

Fried pies get made from scratch every single day at this market, in flavors like muscadine, blackberry, and cherry. That alone would earn a detour. But the apple list runs past 20 varieties. A family has been growing fruit around here since the 1920s. I like how that history shows...

Ellijay, GA · 3d

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When Dahlonega Locals Want A Quiet Mountain Lunch, They Head To These 7 Cafes

Dahlonega gets busy fast, especially when the square fills up with weekend visitors. When people who live here want a calm lunch, they often look for small cafes where nobody rushes them out the door. This list covers seven of those spots, from a coffee shop near downtown Dahlonega to...

Dahlonega, GA · 5d

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This Palestinian Restaurant In Georgia Serves Falafel And Shawarma So Good, Locals Keep Coming Back For More

Some of the most talked-about shawarma in metro Atlanta comes out of a small food truck parked at a gas station. Yes, a gas station. And it holds a near-perfect rating that most fancy dining rooms would envy. The menu leans on traditional Palestinian flavors and from-scratch Mediterranean cooking. The...

Acworth, GA · 7d

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Big Canoe Hiking Club offers two November hikes

On Nov. 4, the Big Canoe Hiking Club will offer two hikes. The first option is a moderate-to-difficult hike to Blood Mountain via Slaughter Creek loop trail. This hike reaches the highest point on the Georgia AT at an elevation of 4,458 feet. The climb is significant with a 1,600-foot elevation gain over the first 4 miles.

Dahlonega, GA · 2d