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A Man of Love and Light In July of 2017, we had the privilege of interviewing Knoxville-native Chris Blue when he returned as champion of season 12 of NBC’s The Voice. Fast forward two years and here we are again in the same studio,…
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Creating a Community of Advocates Fatima Ahdaouil has always loved working with the community. But it wasn’t until she began working with the YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley that she realized how powerful her ability to connect…
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Once upon a time…there were more passenger pigeons in the world than any other bird species. Some experts estimated the total population at between three and five billion when Europeans discovered the Americas. In 1813, French-American…
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Transforming the humble picnic into an affair to remember With the dog days of summer firmly planted in our rear view, the gentle arms of autumn beckon us outside. Oppressive heat and humidity hold us hostage no longer. It’s an annual…
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Walnut Kitchen combines a neighborhood feeling with farm fresh cuisine In its 100-year history, the two-story red brick building on High Street in Maryville has been a hotel, bawdy house, laundromat, and market. Thanks to…
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Making memories on Lake Michigan The weather is near perfect as we leave the marina. Guide Eric Haataja has the boat fueled up and loaded with rods. In the giant body of water that is Lake Michigan, I wonder just how you pinpoint…
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It’s time to dust off the checkered overalls and belt out your best rendition of “Rocky Top.” It’s officially Football Time in Tennessee! Heading into year two under Jeremy Pruitt, Vols fans can hope for improvement. At SEC Media Day…
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Rich Gross discusses his legal career and his current work with local veterans https://vimeo.com/356011119 As a young man, Rich Gross knew deep down that he wanted to be a lawyer. He also knew that there was no money set…
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Influencing politics in 140 characters or less His appearance something like that of an Amish survivalist, Fletcher Burkhardt visually seemed an unusual candidate for Knoxville mayor. Regardless of the outcome, his campaign is onto…
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The bowling alleys and arcades of yesteryear have nothing on our picks for this issue. We found four establishments where Knoxvillians can let their hair down for some good old-fashioned fun and games with stellar grub to match, like the…
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