Tennessee and Alabama, then to now
Long, long ago, there was a stormy start … The first football game between Alabama and Tennessee,...
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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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Daily Connections for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday brings music, history, community service and a few new discoveries around East...
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Knoxville high school sports roundup: Volleyball crowns champions as golf season reaches finish line
Knoxville-area high school athletes continued their pursuit of postseason honors Oct. 8-12, with...
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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...
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The Big Takeaways— Grace Christian 50, Sevier County 48
The 2025 and 2026 matchups between Grace Christian and Sevier County have been classics. After a...
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Young Reader’s Shelf: From fall fields to winter courts, sports stories inspire young readers
Fall brings a familiar soundtrack to East Tennessee: soccer whistles, football cheers and parents...
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Youth Scoop: Halloween crafts, zoo adventures and family fun
October is bringing plenty of opportunities for Knoxville-area children to explore, create and...
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Pellissippi State research shows library instruction improves student success
A librarian visiting a college classroom to teach students how to research, evaluate sources and...
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Desperado? Part 2
Today, we continue the saga of William Henderlight, whose dramatic story I introduced in last...
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He vanished into thin air
There’s several possibilities for a hike to the Appalachian Trail out of Elkmont in the Great...
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Apple Pie Granola: All the flavors of Fall, one crunchy bite at a time
There is something about the flavors of fall that makes me want to head straight to the kitchen....
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Daily Connections for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday brings a little history, a little Tennessee trivia and plenty of opportunities to connect...
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Old Sevier Market opens, volunteers restore history and neighbors make a difference
A new neighborhood grocery store, volunteers preserving Knoxville’s history and a garden...
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Daily Connections for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday brings music, history, community service and a few new discoveries around East...
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Tennessee and Alabama, then to now
Long, long ago, there was a stormy start … The first football game between Alabama and Tennessee,...
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From golf to hoops, Lady Vols are covered
The golf team won the Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate tournament for the second year in a row with...
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KPD’s Cory Herb, loving his Eastside district beat
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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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Desperado? Part 2
Today, we continue the saga of William Henderlight, whose dramatic story I introduced in last...
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Apple Pie Granola: All the flavors of Fall, one crunchy bite at a time
There is something about the flavors of fall that makes me want to head straight to the kitchen....
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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...
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Faith Along the Way: Power Usage
She sounded defeated: “I try so hard to do what’s right but the bad keeps on winning. What’s the...
