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Wes Rucker GoFundMe: Local veteran sports reporter and Knoxville personality was the sole fatality in a multi-car crash last Thursday. Husband, father to Hank, and a daughter due in May, the unexpected tragedy has left many wanting to support the family through the GoFundMe.

Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.

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Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.

Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast with the community. See the podcast here:  Kickin’ It with Kincannon.

Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly update for the community. See his updates here: Mayor Glenn Jacobs.

Ijams Nature Center: Ijams offers programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.

Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.

Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.

Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Fire.

Historic Headlines

Today’s Recognitions: National Play Tennis Day, National Banana Bread Day, World Understanding and Peace Day, Curling Is Cool Day, National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day.

On this date, February 23, several notable historic events have occurred. Here are a few.

  • 1813 – The first U. S. raw cotton-to-cloth mill was founded in Waltham, MA.
  • 1821 – The Philadelphia College of Apothecaries established the first pharmacy college.
  • 1839 – In Boston, MA, William F. Harnden organized the first express service between Boston and New York City. It was the first express service in the S.
  • 1874 – Walter Winfield patented a game called “sphairistike.” More widely known as lawn tennis.
  • 1875 – J. Palisa discovered asteroid #143 (aka Adria).
  • 1886 – Charles M. Hall completed his invention of aluminum.
  • 1896 – The Tootsie Roll was introduced by Leo Hirshfield.
  • 1905 – The Rotary Club was founded in Chicago, IL, by Attorney Paul Harris and three others.
  • 1940 – Walt Disney’s animated movie “Pinocchio” was released.
  • 1954 – The first mass vaccination of children against polio began in Pittsburgh,
  • 1967 – Jim Ryun set a record in the half-mile run when he ran it in 1:48.3.
  • 1968 – Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers) became the first player to score 25,000 career points in the

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