Living Waters: A place of refuge in Balsam Grove
“In and through community lies the salvation of the world.” ~M. Scott Peck, The Different Drum...
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Striking gold in Cataloochee Valley
Struck gold! Hit the jackpot! Dropped into my lap! These expressions are ways to describe good...
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Game Ball: Tennessee vs. South Carolina — nine writers, one prediction
The KnoxTNToday writers have spoken, and apparently nobody is ready to give up on the Vols! After...
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New Business Spotlight: Simpson’s Meats brings farm-to-table tradition to Belltown
A new addition to Belltown Commons is bringing a little old-fashioned butcher-shop service to one...
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Everyday Genius: Five little things that make your home guest-ready
We’ve all been there. You’re visiting someone’s home, need a tissue, can’t...
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More UT graduates earning degrees without student debt
More University of Tennessee students are graduating on time, earning degrees without student debt...
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ArtBeat: Opera, theater, gallery openings and fall creativity take center stage
East Tennessee’s arts scene offers plenty to explore this week, from opera and live theater...
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Wallace agents build connections through friendly competition
Wallace Real Estate agents traded office time for game time at the Wallace Professionals Network’s...
Read MoreLet’s Talk: Schools — AI in manufacturing, a gift of life and education connections
Education reaches far beyond classrooms and textbooks. It prepares students for changing careers, inspires acts of compassion and creates connections that last long after graduation. This week’s Let’s Talk: Schools...
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The Book Whisperer reads Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins writes emotional contemporary fiction, and I fell in love with her writing almost...
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Hardin Valley Academy’s football team celebrated Friday night like it was 2018.
That’s the last time the Hawks reached the state playoffs, and they might have clinched the first...
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Mama Said: Kicking against the goats? Well, that explains a lot
For years, I thought the Bible said, “It is hard for thee to kick against the goats.” Goats. As in...
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Bearden dancer stands taller after scoliosis surgery
At 14, Brooke Taylor is standing three inches taller, dancing again and embracing a scar that...
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Knoxville high school sports roundup: Cross country champions and soccer playoff victories
Knoxville-area high school athletes delivered championship performances, postseason victories and...
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Daily Connections
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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...
westwords
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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...
2MCsports
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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...
Our Town Heroes
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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...
Our Town Readers
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The Book Whisperer reads Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins writes emotional contemporary fiction, and I fell in love with her writing almost...
Our Town Stories
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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....
What Mama said…
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Mama Said: Kicking against the goats? Well, that explains a lot
For years, I thought the Bible said, “It is hard for thee to kick against the goats.” Goats. As in...
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...
