2022

As a young boy, I loved everything about baseball. Well, almost everything. I wanted to be part of the team, build friendships, and enjoy the thrill of victory. Being somewhat of a nerd, I never found my rhythm in the sport. Yet despite my…
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The excitement was palpable as we neared the entrance to Ijams Nature Center in search of an epic morning of adventures. My niece could hardly contain her enthusiasm for what was to come. Each year as birthdays approach, my husband…
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I will never forget a local attorney telling me he thought the courtroom was a scary place, a place where he is unwilling to go. I couldn't help but think about how weak his position would be in a negotiation. The insurance company's…
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We have a lovely long Fourth of July weekend coming up — time to celebrate! But don’t wait until the Fourth to get started! Here are some enjoyable options for every day of the weekend. Friday: Start the weekend off right with…
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For his love of Knox County Mobile Meals, volunteer Charley Wood recently walked more than 200 miles across Spain. Charley has been a Mobile Meals volunteer since 1995, delivering to homebound clients every Thursday he is in town.…
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Happy 230th anniversary, Knox County! Gov. William Blount created Knox County on June 11, 1792, from parts of Greene and Hawkins counties. Named for American Revolutionary War General Henry Knox, it was, at the time, much larger than it…
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If you’ve visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you know that water tumbles down rock faces and drops off the edges of cliffs in abundance. But don’t think the Smokies is the only place in Tennessee with amazing views of falling…
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Looking for something to do with your dad on Sunday? Sure, he’d love a burger and a cold beer in the back yard, but why not get out there and try some of what Knoxville has to offer? Consider one of these experiences instead: For…
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The school year raced by, as they always seem to do, and many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids engaged and entertained over the summer. If you’re late signing them up for summer camps and other programs, don’t despair! A…
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Kids can dance to music, listen to stories, watch cartoonists create, see science come alive — oh! and learn more about books! — at the Knox County Public Library’s Children’s Festival of Reading on Saturday, May 21, from 10 am to 5 pm at…
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