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Having to cancel tailgate plans? Try 'Bargates' or Vols parties delivered to your door
Created: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:56:56 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
With a cap on people allowed in Neyland Stadium during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vols fans could consider options like these to replace tailgating.
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TDOC to resume visitation at 3 state prisons with zero active COVID-19 cases
Created: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:18:38 +0000
Author: Cassandra Stephenson, Nashville Tennessean
The Tennessee Department of Correction will resume visitation — by appointment only — starting Oct. 3 in three of its facilities.
More details: TDOC to resume visitation at 3 state prisons with zero active COVID-19 cases
Testimony: Slaying suspect Josh Carr said 'Lord told him to quit taking his medication'
Created: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:50:57 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
A Sevier County man accused of stabbing his mother 77 times told his grandmother God told him to stop taking prescribed pills, according to testimony.
University of Tennessee, Knox County Schools and Knox County COVID-19 case counts
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:51:02 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
A look at the latest coronavirus numbers, including positive tests, isolations and hospitalizations. Updated daily.
More details: University of Tennessee, Knox County Schools and Knox County COVID-19 case counts
Judge won't block Tennessee law with heavy penalties for sharing absentee ballot request forms
Created: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:56:14 +0000
Author: Mariah Timms, Nashville Tennessean
Sharing an absentee ballot request form can be prosecuted as a felony in Tennessee if the sharer is not an election commission employee.
Bears might be showing up in new areas this fall. Here's what to do if you see one.
Created: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:10:00 +0000
Author: Brittany Crocker, Knoxville News Sentinel
Black bear sightings might increase as hungry bears seeking acorns prepare for hibernation. Here's how to avoid an encounter and what to do in one.
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The Scruffy Stuff: Gay Street plans include new restaurants, daiquiris and apartments
Created: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:33:41 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Thomas Boyd is branching out of the Old City with big plans for the Kress Building on Gay Street. And could Amazon be coming to Knoxville Center Mall?
More details: The Scruffy Stuff: Gay Street plans include new restaurants, daiquiris and apartments
Tennessee approves first 3 online sports betting operators as November launch date approaches
Created: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:16:59 +0000
Author: Cassandra Stephenson, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee conditionally approved licenses for its first three online sports betting operators: FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM.
'I felt threatened': Board of health members slam Glenn Jacobs for ominous video
Created: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:28:12 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
What started out as a typical board meeting turned into a tongue-lashing.
More details: 'I felt threatened': Board of health members slam Glenn Jacobs for ominous video
Even with seven days left, September had already tied August in local COVID-19 deaths
Created: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:20:59 +0000
Author: Vincent Gabrielle, Knoxville News Sentinel
With seven days to go, September looks like it will outpace August in terms of deaths and cases.
More details: Even with seven days left, September had already tied August in local COVID-19 deaths
Joel Guy Jr. asks to be put to death in his parents' murders, but state won't pursue it
Created: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:20:26 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
A man accused of killing and dismembering his parents made short work of his stint as his own defense attorney Wednesday.
Tennessee students likely experienced 'significant' learning loss due to school closures this year, state says
Created: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:12:28 +0000
Author: Meghan Mangrum, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee students could show an estimated 50% decrease in proficiency rates in 3rd grade reading this year, data from the state suggests.
Tropical Storm Beta will bring rain to Knoxville late in the week
Created: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:32:27 +0000
Author: Brittany Crocker, Knoxville News Sentinel
The National Weather Service is Morristown has forecast rain late this week, followed by a sunny weekend.
More details: Tropical Storm Beta will bring rain to Knoxville late in the week
Knox County Health Department offers walk-up flu vaccine clinics
Created: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:35:03 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
"Getting a flu vaccine is always important, but especially during the time of a global pandemic," said Dr. Martha Buchanan
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How Hardin Valley and Karns school board candidates want to improve Knox County Schools
Created: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:01:00 +0000
Author: Isabel Lohman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Two of the three candidates are Knox County parents, while the other is a former KCS student.
Cheryl Galvan shares her unemployment experience during the COVID-19 pandemic
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:27 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Cheryl Galvan of Harriman shares her Tennessee unemployment experience during the coronavirus pandemic
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A carnivore concept is coming downtown — next to a vegan restaurant. Will they compete?
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:51 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Avi Zenatti is expanding his presence in downtown Knoxville by opening KoPita Meat next to his KoPita Falafel and Hummus Bar on Gay Street.
KoPita Meat to open in downtown Knoxville
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:21 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Kopita owner Avi Zenatti is opening KoPita Meat in the former Viet Bred and Tea location on Gay St. in downtown Knoxville
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Why is Kopita owner Avi Zenatti opening KoPita alongside his vegan restaurant?
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:18 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Kopita owner Avi Zenatti explains why he is opening KoPita Meat next door to his vegan restaurant KoPita in downtown Knoxville.
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Did a son kill his parents for cutting him off financially? Knox County jury will decide
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:00:16 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
A jury in Knox County, Tennessee, has been seated in the case of Joel Guy Jr., who is accused of killing and dismembering his parents in Hardin Valley
Kami Lunsford on being named Tennessee Teacher of the Year
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:00:11 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Kami Lunsford on being named Tennessee Teacher of the Year
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'Every teacher is reinventing the wheel,' says Tennessee Teacher of the Year
Created: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:00:12 +0000
Author: Isabel Lohman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Karns Middle School's Kami Lunsford loves teaching chorus students. She said COVID-19 or not, students need to feel connected and loved.
More details: 'Every teacher is reinventing the wheel,' says Tennessee Teacher of the Year
Coronavirus in Tennessee: Tennessee reports 2,104 new cases, three deaths
Created: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:22:57 +0000
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund, Nashville Tennessean
Get the latest news and updates on coronavirus in Tennessee here.
More details: Coronavirus in Tennessee: Tennessee reports 2,104 new cases, three deaths
Sights at Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights 2020
Created: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 03:19:30 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Take a tour of Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights 2020!
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Photos: Dollywood Great Pumpkin Luminights 2020
Created: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 02:44:40 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
See Dollywood's Great Pumpkin Luminights and Harvest Festival 2020 in photos!
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Health Department officials explain the risks when people avoid getting tested for COVID-19
Created: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:23:59 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County Health Department officials explain the risks of not getting tested for COVID-19.
Here are the latest coronavirus maps, charts and numbers in Tennessee
Created: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:05:29 +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.
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Carrie Underwood offers dignified Christmas 'Gift'; Fleet Foxes find peace on 'Shore'
Created: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 17:58:32 +0000
Author: Chuck Campbell, Knoxville News Sentinel
Carrie Underwood gets the parade of holiday music going with "My Gift." But will it help put 2020 behind us?
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Where to find the best fall coffee in Knoxville
Created: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:16:57 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Knox News' Erica Breunlin and Monica Kast discover where to drink the best fall coffee around downtown Knoxville.
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OktOBERfest begins at Ober Gatlinburg
Created: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:00:12 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
OktOBERfest has begun at mountaintop amusement park Ober Gatlinburg
