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There was a time when the term ‘flip house’ didn’t exist. Like back in the day when I was in the business of buying and selling homes that for the most part had been foreclosed on. The goal was—and still is—to buy a property at a bargain,…
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Humans don’t have a lock on annoying symptoms Oh my! It’s allergy season again for Rugby, my toy poodle. It manifests as incessant licking of his paws, and I find saliva pools on furniture and bedding. My wife finds it quite…
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My wife’s brother recently took me snipe hunting on a camping trip. I was unable to catch one and need advice. I am from New England and want to be accepted by my new family here in the South, but was confused at having to wear a blindfold…
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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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1. Dazzling Dogwoods: A Garden Art Exhibit has been on display in the UT Gardens since early summer.  Local artists donated their time to design a dogwood flower either 3 feet or 18 inches in size. 2. Now those flowers will be…
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1. About 17,000 Knox County students opted for virtual education this year. According to knoxnews.com, the virtual plan requires students to attend school daily and includes live instruction and time for independent work. In all, about…
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