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1. Beyonce celebrates 39 years on Sept 4. 2. Harry Connick Jr. turns 53 on Sept. 11 3. Tyler Perry celebrates 51 years on Sept. 13. 4. Prince Harry blows out 36 candles on Sept. 15. …
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1. The full moon rises just after sunset this evening. 2. It's called the Corn Moon because it corresponds with the time corn is harvested in the Northeast. It's also sometimes called the Barley Moon for the same reason. 3.…
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Local makers add custom touches to any living space Putting a home together in a way that's personal and interesting requires more than a trip to a big-box store. Though that may be a good place to start, its merchandise can't convey…
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Sample the world’s flavorsat Knox-area mobile eateries We’ve all been there: You want Mexican; he wants Asian. You want Hibachi; she wants crepes. With Knoxville’s fleet of food trucks offering international flavors, you can have the…
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Retired architect loves cultural connections he finds in plants Harold Duckett’s love of gardening is rooted in history and culture. That’s why he grows Acanthus spinosa, the plant that inspired the design…
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The preferred way to dine these days Is there a better time to enjoy dining al fresco? Yes, it keeps us safer than being indoors during the current pandemic. But COVID concerns aside, in September and October the temperatures slide back…
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1. UT Gardens' Fall Plant Sale is online this year, and orders can be submitted beginning today. Online orders will be accepted through Sept. 7. 2. Search the online catalog for what you'd like to add to your landscape. You can…
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1. Tennessee joined the Union on June 1, 1796. According to AwesomeAmerica.com, the name Tennessee comes from the old Yuchi Indian word, "Tana-see," meaning "The Meeting Place." 2. Three Indian tribes inhabited Tennessee. Three…
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1. The Democratic Party is a little older than the Republican. The Democratic Party was founded around 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, while the GOP emerged in 1854 to combat the expansion of slavery into American territories. …
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Have you always meant to get downtown to see the home built by Tennessee's first governor -- but never quite gotten there? Now you can see it from the comfort of your couch -- or homeschool table. 1. You can find it here. The free…
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