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These seven Knoxville-area organizations took federal PPP loans of $5 million or more
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:26 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
The loans are a centerpiece of the job saving effort in response to COVID-19.
More details: These seven Knoxville-area organizations took federal PPP loans of $5 million or more
Knoxville police: Shooting victim's cause of death undetermined
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:01:51 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Charges against the shooting suspect could be upgraded once the victim's cause of death is determined.
More details: Knoxville police: Shooting victim's cause of death undetermined
As teachers prepare for an uncertain school year, 'next week cannot come quick enough'
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:22:53 +0000
Author: Isabel Lohman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County Schools plans to release its reopening plan Wednesday, one month before fall classes are scheduled to start.
More details: As teachers prepare for an uncertain school year, 'next week cannot come quick enough'
Knox County coronavirus numbers: Get daily case counts
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:06:25 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
Here's what we know about the coronavirus outbreak in Knoxville and Knox County, including COVID-19 case counts and demographics like age and gender.
More details: Knox County coronavirus numbers: Get daily case counts
Are you registered to vote?
Created: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:48:10 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
It only takes a few minutes to register for this year's election.
More details: Are you registered to vote?
Congrats, Class of 2020! See hundreds of photos from high school graduations across East Tennessee.
Created: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 01:47:53 +0000
Author: Kelli Krebs, Knoxville News Sentinel
East Tennessee high school seniors walked across the stage this month despite the safety challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 93K TN businesses approved for $8.9 billion in PPP loans: See which took the largest loans
Created: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:07:19 +0000
Author: Cassandra Stephenson, Nashville Tennessean
More than 93,000 Tennessee businesses and organizations have been approved for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Sheriff: Only Knox County inmate to test positive for COVID-19 released by court order
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:16:34 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Everyone believed to have had contact with the inmate since his arrest has tested negative for the virus.
More details: Sheriff: Only Knox County inmate to test positive for COVID-19 released by court order
Bean Station slaughterhouse raided by ICE ordered to pay workers $610,000
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:00:34 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
The owner of an East Tennessee slaughterhouse targeted by federal agents in a massive immigration raid will shell out $610,000 to his employees.
More details: Bean Station slaughterhouse raided by ICE ordered to pay workers $610,000
Capitol Commission approves moving Nathan Bedford Forrest bust to Tennessee State Museum
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:32:33 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
The vote now goes on to the Tennessee Historical Commission.
Here are the latest coronavirus maps, charts and numbers in Tennessee
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:05:17 +0000
Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Nashville Tennessean
The coronavirus pandemic is spreading through the nation and Tennessee. Here are the latest numbers, and everything else to know about the pandemic.
More details: Here are the latest coronavirus maps, charts and numbers in Tennessee
Three Knox County Sheriff's Office employees test positive for COVID-19
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:37:33 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
None of the three staffers were connected to an inmate who also recently tested positive for the virus.
More details: Three Knox County Sheriff's Office employees test positive for COVID-19
REPLAY: Knox County Health Department update on COVID-19
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:57:21 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County Health Department will provide updates and answer questions regarding the novel coronavirus today at 12:30 p.m. ET.
More details: REPLAY: Knox County Health Department update on COVID-19
Charlie Daniels, 'Devil Went Down to Georgia' singer, famed fiddler and outspoken star, dies at 83
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:29:11 +0000
Author: Dave Paulson and Matthew Leimkuehler, Nashville Tennessean
Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame best known for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," has died at age 83.
Charlie Daniels funeral: Watch the memorial service live from Murfreesboro
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:22:44 +0000
Author: Nashville Tennessean
A funeral service for country star Charlie Daniels will take place Friday at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Watch it live here.
More details: Charlie Daniels funeral: Watch the memorial service live from Murfreesboro
Email from Copper Cellar management tells employees to ignore 'absurd' mask mandate
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:33:13 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Copper Cellar's COO told managers to continue "business as usual."
More details: Email from Copper Cellar management tells employees to ignore 'absurd' mask mandate
Face masks required at all TN courthouses as COVID-19 spreads, state Supreme Court orders
Created: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 03:18:40 +0000
Author: Mariah Timms and Jamie Satterfield, Nashville Tennessean
Mask mandates have been rolling out across Tennessee, and the state Supreme Court just made the face coverings a requirement at all courthouses.
Death row inmate sues Tennessee Supreme Court in an effort to halt August execution
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:09:19 +0000
Author: Mariah Timms, Nashville Tennessean
Harold Nichols' execution is still scheduled for Aug. 4 in Tennessee, even as executions around him have been delayed.
More details: Death row inmate sues Tennessee Supreme Court in an effort to halt August execution
Former House Speaker Glen Casada fined $10,500 for campaign finance violations
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:40:37 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
Campaign finance officials fined the Williamson County lawmaker after he failed to accurately report campaign contributions and expenses.
More details: Former House Speaker Glen Casada fined $10,500 for campaign finance violations
25K unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week, highest since May
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:50:19 +0000
Author: Cassandra Stephenson, Nashville Tennessean
More than 25,000 Tennesseans filed for unemployment last week, the highest weekly total since May. Continued claims remain on the decline.
More details: 25K unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week, highest since May
Fans pay respects to Charlie Daniels at Mt. Juliet visitation Thursday
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:42:47 +0000
Author: Matthew Leimkuehler, Nashville Tennessean
Sellars Funeral Home in Mt. Juliet began a 10-hour visitation for Charlie Daniels with a line that spilled out the door.
More details: Fans pay respects to Charlie Daniels at Mt. Juliet visitation Thursday
Bed Bath & Beyond announces plans to permanently close 200 stores over next two years
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:03:15 +0000
Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. plans to close approximately 200 stores or 21% of Bed Bath stores over the next two years, the company announced Wednesday.
More details: Bed Bath & Beyond announces plans to permanently close 200 stores over next two years
The Second Saturday concert series is bringing back live music amid COVID-19 cancellations
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:41:01 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Starting this weekend, families can enjoy free music and a day at the park during the Second Saturday concert series. Find out who's performing.
A new tower at Anakeesta has views of three states — nearly 2,000 feet above sea level
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:40:26 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Anakeesta's AnaVista Tower is the highest point in downtown Gatlinburg and the only 360-degree view of the Smoky Mountains.
More details: A new tower at Anakeesta has views of three states — nearly 2,000 feet above sea level
Scruffy Stuff: A sci-fi encounter (without the fiction), plus new scooters come to town
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:31:53 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Scruffy Stuff hosts discuss an 'Unsolved Mysteries' UFO encounter, new LINK scooters and more downtown Knoxville news.
Ransomware hackers demanded $390,000 to release Knoxville data
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:53:24 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
The city does not intend to pay the ransom.
More details: Ransomware hackers demanded $390,000 to release Knoxville data
COVID-19 case increase up to 'more than 50 cases a day' in Knox County
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:29:59 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County's benchmark for deaths from COVID-19 has changed to a "red" rating for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit this spring.
More details: COVID-19 case increase up to 'more than 50 cases a day' in Knox County
Want a COVID-19 getaway? Biltmore has socially distanced fun for all — kids included
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:09:01 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Biltmore Estate has plenty of socially distanced activities for every member of the family. Here's what you should know before visiting.
More details: Want a COVID-19 getaway? Biltmore has socially distanced fun for all — kids included
Gov. Bill Lee calls for Nathan Bedford Forrest bust to be relocated to museum
Created: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:17:03 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
The State Capitol Commission meets Thursday morning and will take up whether to remove the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest.
More details: Gov. Bill Lee calls for Nathan Bedford Forrest bust to be relocated to museum
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center through the years
Created: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:24 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
News Sentinel archive pictures of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
More details: Knoxville Entrepreneur Center through the years