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International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day 16% of the world’s population have a recognized disability. Read more here.
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Congress: Back in session with two committee meetings: See today.
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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. National Month recognitions go through the official government process of passing a law by Congress or issuing a proclamation by the President.
State headlines
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for All: The TN Vacation website links visitors to any region of Tennessee, featuring up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Great Smoky Mountains Travel: Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
Local headlines
Safety City Christmas Families are invited to enjoy the display of lights at Safety City every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 4-8 p.m., for the next three weeks, 165 South Concord Street, 37919. Bring your own bicycles, push scooters, battery-operated cars, doll buggies, and the like to the display of Christmas lights around the miniature city.
Holiday Events this weekend:
- Festival of Trees/ Tree lighting: Thursday, December 4 (6:30 p.m.) at Blount County Courthouse
- Santa at the Library: Friday, December 5 (3:30-5 p.m.), Farragut Branch Library.
- Downtown Knoxville Parade: Friday, December 5 (7 p.m.), Gay Street.
- Christmas in the Village: December 5-6 (5:30-7:30) at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
- O.M.E. for the Holidays Tree lighting: Saturday, December 6, (6 p.m.), MLK Jr. Community Center, 209 E. Franklin Street, Alcoa.
- Karns Parade: Saturday, December 6 (9 a.m.) beginning at Ingles on Oak Ridge Highway.
- Fountain City Pancake Breakfast/ Ftn. City Presbyterian Church: Saturday, December 6, 8-10:30 a.m.
- Fountain City Parade: Saturday, December 6, (9 a.m.) beginning at Gresham Middle School.
- Christmas in Fountain City Park: December 6 (4-7 p.m.).
- Powell Parade: Saturday, December 6, (5 p.m.) beginning at Powell Middle School.
- Townsend Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 7 (2:30 p.m.) Townsend Visitor Center.
- Reindeer Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/ Walk: Sunday, December 7 (2 p.m. for 5 K and 2:45 p.m. for 1-mile runs) at Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater, 325 Court Street, Maryville, Tennessee.
- Hardin Valley “Light Up the Valley” Festival: Sunday, December 7 (5 p.m.) at the corner of Hardin Valley Road and Award Winning Way.
Smoky Night Lights by Zoo Knoxville This immersive show celebrates the uniqueness of the Smokies and runs till March 15. More information here.
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 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.
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