Burials, Barns, and Backstories: The Randles of Thorn Grove
They say patience is a virtue. They also say to “make hay while the sun shines.” Sometimes both...
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All the pools I’ve loved before
Summer overstayed its welcome last week, with Knoxville setting a new record high of 89 degrees on...
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BBQ Meatball & Pineapple Bowls: It’s Crockpot Season!
Some recipes require careful planning, multiple pots and pans, and a long list of ingredients....
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Above & Beyond: $25,000 Toyota award helps Goods4Greatness keep kids in the game
For families struggling to make ends meet, the rising cost of youth sports can mean making a...
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Can I do it? Bunco beginners discover the fun is in the laughter
Can I learn a new game without knowing the rules, without embarrassing myself and without taking...
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Does homeowners insurance cover your shed, fence and detached garage?
You probably know your homeowners insurance protects your house. But what about the storage shed...
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Girl Scouts honor trailblazing mother-daughter duo at Trefoil Luncheon
Leadership often begins at home, and Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will celebrate that...
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What financial documents should your family be able to find in an emergency?
An emergency is not the time to start searching through drawers, old emails, and filing cabinets...
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Tennessee can play at home; it may can win on road
We can stop wondering if this Tennessee football team can play. There is new information. Now we...
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Trooper Cedric Roach works to alter behavior, reduce fatalities
It’s a sad and grisly part of the job. And if they allow it, and not learn to cope and deal with...
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Game Ball: Don Grogan tops the writers in Tennessee’s win over Alabama
Tennessee’s 26-10 victory over Alabama gave Volunteers fans plenty to celebrate Saturday — and one...
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Meet Adonis: Monday’s Parent-A-Child
Monday’s Parent-A-Child features Adonis, who is seeking a forever family. Adonis is a caring young...
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Monday Connections: Fall events, community helpers and discoveries
A new week brings new ways to connect across East Tennessee. Volunteers are helping protect our...
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Boyd Foundation gives $2 million to Knoxville Children’s Theatre
A $2 million gift from the Boyd Foundation is helping Knoxville Children’s Theatre take a major...
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Monday Connections: Fall events, community helpers and discoveries
A new week brings new ways to connect across East Tennessee. Volunteers are helping protect our...
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Tennessee can play at home; it may can win on road
We can stop wondering if this Tennessee football team can play. There is new information. Now we...
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New look Lady Vols make debut at SEC media day
For the SEC to get through 16 schools, with women’s and men’s basketball programs for each one, in...
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Trooper Cedric Roach works to alter behavior, reduce fatalities
It’s a sad and grisly part of the job. And if they allow it, and not learn to cope and deal with...
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The Book Whisperer & daughter go book store hopping
My daughter and I went leaf peeping in New England last week and like any other trip we take, we...
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Burials, Barns, and Backstories: The Randles of Thorn Grove
They say patience is a virtue. They also say to “make hay while the sun shines.” Sometimes both...
Dishing It Out
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BBQ Meatball & Pineapple Bowls: It’s Crockpot Season!
Some recipes require careful planning, multiple pots and pans, and a long list of ingredients....
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Mama Said: Home is where the heart is
Mama always said, “Home is where the heart is.” As a child, I thought that meant the house where...
Faith Along the Way
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Faith Along the Way: Budget
Do you spend dedicated time on faith, like brushing your teeth or doomscrolling? Often, spiritual...
