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The first Buc-ee's 'Big Store' is coming to Sevierville as part of Exit 407 development
Created: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:51:17 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Buc-ee's, a travel center known for its barbecue and clean bathrooms, is opening its first "Big Store" in the country in Tennessee.
Tennessee man pleads guilty to minor protesting charge in U.S. Capitol riot case
Created: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:53:38 +0000
Author: Mariah Timms, Nashville Tennessean
A Crossville man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the deadly U.S. Capitol riot in January.
More details: Tennessee man pleads guilty to minor protesting charge in U.S. Capitol riot case
A cop told bosses a fellow cop was racist. They did nothing. Officers say it shows a deep-seated problem at KPD
Created: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:33:57 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville cops told Knox News an ongoing problem with one officer illustrates the department's long-standing failure to root out racism.
University of Tennessee, Knox County Schools and Knox County COVID-19 case counts
Created: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:45:40 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley and Monica Kast, 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
Trump administration's first 'China Initiative' prosecution sputters as jurors deadlock
Created: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:00:30 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
The jury deliberated for over 12 hours over two days before declaring they were deadlocked on charges former UT prof. Anming Hu tried to defraud NASA.
Knoxville mayor, police chief decline comment on Knox News investigation into KPD racism
Created: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:01:26 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
Indya Kincannon's staff said the mayor would speak at length with Knox News next week.
The changing climate has made Knoxville hotter, wetter and more expensive
Created: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:56 +0000
Author: Brittany Crocker, Knoxville News Sentinel
Climate change can be measured in raindrops, degrees, tax dollars and the lives of East Tennesseans.
More details: The changing climate has made Knoxville hotter, wetter and more expensive
US military guns lost, stolen from Alabama bases
Created: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:32:04 +0000
Author: By The Associated Press
Military weapons including pistols and submachine guns have been lost or stolen from bases in Alabama. Most were associated with Anniston Army Depot.
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Celebrate Juneteenth: Things to do in Knoxville for Freedom Day
Created: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:58 +0000
Author: Angela Dennis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Juneteenth falls on Saturday this year, and it'll be a good way to jumpstart the summer with these events.
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Tracking the number of COVID-19 vaccinations in Knoxville and East Tennessee
Created: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:16:51 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
COVID-19 vaccine inoculations began last month to the most at-risk groups and those on the front lines. How long before it's available to everyone?
More details: Tracking the number of COVID-19 vaccinations in Knoxville and East Tennessee
Under Biden, refugees will begin arriving again in Tennessee, despite some Republican wishes
Created: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:24 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
With more refugees set to begin arriving again in Tennessee in the coming months, Gov. Bill Lee is taking a different tone.
Questions about Smokies baseball stadium? We're talking about it on Instagram.
Created: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:06:42 +0000
Author: Kelli Krebs, Knoxville News Sentinel
Join Knox News reporter Tyler Whetstone, live on Instagram, for the first edition of our KnoxTalks series.
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Southern Baptists elect new convention president, bucking effort to push conservative denomination to the right
Created: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:21:31 +0000
Author: Holly Meyer, Nashville Tennessean
In an election that went to a runoff, Southern Baptists elected Alabama Pastor Ed Litton as the new convention president.
Knox County Health Department to move COVID-19 vaccinations to headquarters at end of June
Created: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:32:14 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
How to book your COVID-19 vaccination and where to go for your appointment after closure of Knox County Health Department's Broadway clinic.
How young is too young for a death sentence? Christa Pike fights move to set execution date
Created: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:06:04 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
The state of Tennessee says it's time to set an execution date for Pike. Her lawyers say 18 is too young for killers to get the death penalty.
Knox Pride will open LGBTQ community outreach center in South Knoxville
Created: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 02:36:47 +0000
Author: Jake Yoder, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox Pride has announced a new community and outreach center opening this July in South Knoxville. The space will host year-round events and programs.
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Want to buy a house in Knoxville? Here's how to compete with out-of-state cash buyers
Created: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 22:18:14 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Here's advice from a real estate agent with more than 20 years of experience.
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Knox County is barely in sight of President Biden's goal of vaccinating 70% by July 4
Created: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:39:39 +0000
Author: Chastity Laskey, USA TODAY NETWORK and Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Here's how many Knox County residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine as of this week, according to data.
More details: Knox County is barely in sight of President Biden's goal of vaccinating 70% by July 4
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants U.S. Senate to hold hearings on unaccompanied minors
Created: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:27:30 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
Republican governors have been outspoken about migrant children arriving in their states. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants U.S. Senate to hold hearings.
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Knox County Schools won't hire a facilitator to gather input on police. What now?
Created: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:22:01 +0000
Author: Isabel Lohman, Knoxville News Sentinel
With that option off the table, parents, families, advocates and community members can reach out to their board representative through phone or email.
More details: Knox County Schools won't hire a facilitator to gather input on police. What now?
New internal audio intensifies debate over how Southern Baptist leaders handled sex abuse crisis
Created: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:20:07 +0000
Author: Holly Meyer, Nashville Tennessean
A Texas pastor shared audio clips and a letter he wrote to two top Southern Baptist leaders critical of their response to the sexual abuse crisis.
Austin-East grad Phillip Tucker saw a need and answered the call with free therapy sessions
Created: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:35:47 +0000
Author: Angela Dennis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Phillip Tucker is hosting a series of free therapy sessions for Austin-East students at the Change Center, sponsored by Shora Foundation.
19-year-old killed in hillside crash on the Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
Created: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:20:42 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
The crash killed the front-seat passenger. Two others were transported to University of Tennessee Medical Center for their injuries.
More details: 19-year-old killed in hillside crash on the Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
Why a Knox News subscription gets you more than you think
Created: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:41:51 +0000
Author: Kelli Krebs, Knoxville News Sentinel
Be one of the first to learn about Knoxville breaking news with alerts, flip through a digital replica of the Knoxville News Sentinel and more.
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University of Tennessee assured NASA that professor had no prohibited ties to China
Created: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:50:31 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
Hu filed reports showing his work with Chinese students, researchers and status as a professor at Beijing University of Technology in China.
More details: University of Tennessee assured NASA that professor had no prohibited ties to China
Go behind the scenes in our new subscriber-exclusive Your Week in Knoxville newsletter
Created: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:41:33 +0000
Author: Kelli Krebs, Knoxville News Sentinel
Hear directly from the executive editor about what we cover and why in this exclusive newsletter for Knox News subscribers.
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What to know about unaccompanied minors in Tennessee
Created: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:02:08 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and other Republicans in the state are calling for greater transparency from the Biden administration.
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Knox County shifts reasons for why it didn't follow laws on immigration enforcement
Created: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:35:44 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel, and Jesse Fox Mayshark, Compass Knox
"Embarrassingly ill-informed." Immigration attorney describes Knox County's reasoning for not getting OK on enforcement deal.
More details: Knox County shifts reasons for why it didn't follow laws on immigration enforcement
Trial of former UT professor centers on whether he concealed ties to Chinese university
Created: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:00:28 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
Prominent nanotechnologist Anming Hu contends he's a victim of racial profiling but federal prosecutors say the allegations are based on his lies.
The search continues for 5-year-old Summer Wells in Hawkins County
Created: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:57:02 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
The search continue for 5-year-old Amber Hawkins, the subject of an Amber Alert issued Wednesday, June 15, 2021.
More details: The search continues for 5-year-old Summer Wells in Hawkins County