2019

Dear Knoxonomist:Every Christmas our kids, grandkids, and their dogs arrive at our house for what always turns out to be a full-fledged bacchanalia. The grandkids shake the walls with their rough housing and yelling, the parents drink too…
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https://vimeo.com/377629113/40b7413c71 Basketball has always been a part of Kellie Harper’s life. “When my parents brought me home from the hospital, they put a basketball in my hands and took a picture,” Harper says. It’s no wonder…
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Knoxville's new zoning map may have unintended consequences In politics, there are telltale signs that tell a tale of signs the fix might be in.Those signs were all around Recode Knoxville, which affects every city property owner and is…
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Don’t let treats injure your canine pal The human-animal bond brings great joy and comfort to both owner and pet. One of the ways that we build this bond is by sharing food with our furry friends. But some foods that are perfectly safe…
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Presented with opportunity, a disadvantaged student changes his entire trajectory with one high school basketball game. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability as to any program…
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A relatively unknown Tennessee law has a stranglehold on citizens facing some of their darkest days. For many years, Tennessee courts did not put a limit on compensation awarded to those seeking non-economic damages from offending parties…
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Celebrate the holidays, Las Vegas-style. Where can you find reindeer, gingerbread, and Santa performing to the tune of "Jingle Bell Rock"? Cirque Dreams Holidaze will light up the stage for two performances on December 3 and 4 at the…
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A tip of the hat to those who stand at the gate, guarding the rule of law. The most often quoted words from the pen of William Shakespeare appear in part 2 of his history play, Henry VI. In scene 2, the character, Jack Cade, a rebel and…
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As the holiday season closes in, many of us find our sweet tooth kicking into overdrive. With so many options, it’s always comforting to fall back on a great American staple, the donut. Simple in its conception, the challenge lies in its…
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Seasonal, local cuisine in Bearden’s Homberg area It can be a challenge keeping up with the many restaurants in the Homberg area, but the corner of Kingston Pike and Mohican is now the home of Harvest, right across from its cousin Nama…
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