2024

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy theright to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury . . . .” Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution Don’t you just love our federal constitution and how our…
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Veterans experience a day like no other on an HonorAir Knoxville flight Standing near the intersection of the two sloping, black-granite walls that form the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, on a sunny April afternoon, Eddie…
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Nothing says summer quite like getting outdoors and experiencing all that our region has to offer—and that doesn't just mean hiking and camping in the Smokies or fishing and kayaking in the Holston and Tennessee rivers. We're talking…
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Chris McAdoo's paintings evoke feelings about different times and places Chris McAdoo believes that art has the ability to transport people to new places and new feelings. Perhaps that’s why so much of his work includes images of boats,…
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Terry Adams has found a way to couple his day job with his passion for playing You might know Terry Adams by his day job in Knoxville. He's spent the last 20 years working as a lawyer and business owner. But what you might not know is…
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Kern's Food Hall brings iconic Knoxville spot into the 21st century When my dad was a kid, he and his friends had a particular house they'd always stop by during their Halloween trick-or-treating. They knew this house had a special…
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Mentors of Tomorrow Be prepared is the Boy Scout Motto. As a scout, I have tried to always be ready. But I once heard it said that luck is just preparation waiting for opportunity. I recently listened to a friend tell me a story…
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Politics around puzzling planning projects and the apathy of voters When I was Knoxville’s public affairs director, I had to attend only one Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission meeting: after 30 minutes, I concluded that mayors…
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How much of how we learn is based on who we are and how we grew up? What is it about "human nature" that it seeks so emotionally to know the facts? As if having all the facts means I will have all the answers.  The world we live in…
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Crafting the perfect drinks that will wow guests at your patio party There’s nothing quite like the summer get together. You hand-pick your favorite dishes, set up the patio with decorations, choose the best playlist, and, of…
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