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It doesn’t matter what time of year you go. Tennessee’s state parks offer stunning vistas and a variety of outdoor activities, whether the dogwoods are blooming, the swimming pools drawing summer crowds, the leaves displaying their autumn…
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The University of Tennessee Gardens provides knowledge, growth, and serenity for all who enter It’s a Thursday morning in April in Knoxville and inside the University of Tennessee Gardens, volunteers, interns, professors, and gardens…
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How savvy people, just like you, use trusts to safeguard assets against potential lawsuits & creditors If you’re like most people, you’ve probably not given much thought to concepts like estate planning, establishing trusts, or…
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Caring for an aging parent puts life into perspective I have suddenly come to the realization that I am part of an aging population. I turn 70 this year and frequently ask my lovely wife, Mary Jane, if she is sure that I’m not going to…
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Make the most of outdoor time with your dog by planning well Living in East Tennessee at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau, it’s easy to find space outdoors where you can spend a good amount of time…
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Travis Wyrick turned a childhood obsession into a life-long dream For Knoxville producer, Travis Wyrick, everyday seems like a dream. Wyrick’s life in music began when he was 13. Inspired by the then new MTV channel, he spent hours…
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Tina Curry sees the world anew through hand-built animal sculptures It was 27 years ago when Tina Curry fell in love with sculpting. Then a graphic designer at Oak Ridge Laboratory, Curry’s job required her creativity, and yet she…
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“Dear Knoxonomist, My neighbor is threatening to sue me saying she slipped and fell after stepping in dog poo she believes to be from my dog. What should I do?” — Roger Dear Roger, The Knoxonomist is exceptionally fond of his canine…
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The key to a child’s successful reading journey rests with the parents Perhaps a lesson in how to help kids learn to read can be applied from my father’s method of inducing me to learn the multiplication table. In second grade,…
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Looking for a nearby destination for a weekend getaway? Consider Greenville, S.C., where hubby and I recently enjoyed a two-night stay. It’s an easy three-hour drive from Knoxville. Here are five reasons to go, though there are many more…
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