January February 2024

Lenoir City's Ethan Vincil relishes moments on the Grand Ole Opry stage, solidifying his path in the country music industry Lenoir City native Ethan Vincil found his voice while singing in church. By middle school, he had learned guitar…
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A new election law is in effect—but will it stay? The question of “Who’s in charge around here?" in city elections—either the Knoxville city charter or Tennessee state legislature—has been settled by the latter. Unless things change.…
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Recently I heard Representative Burchett got into an altercation with former Speaker McCarthy, claiming that McCarthy elbowed him in the kidney. Frankly I'm offended by the way our representative handled this, what are your thoughts? …
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Unapologetically Authentic Southern culture, in my opinion, is often misunderstood. That very fact has for years insulated us here in Knoxville from change. I have heard it said that far up the steep hollows of Eastern Tennessee was the…
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Creating Your Dream House Making concessions in your home for storage isn’t a must—Closet Factory in Alcoa has figured out the formula to making storage something you’ll love If you ever thought custom closet design was only for…
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Honest Auto Repair UT grad and Air Force veteran Michael Laverdure and wife, Rachel, build a different kind of auto repair business in Knoxville Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all you do.” That’s part of what…
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Boating Excellence Travis Marine in West Knoxville celebrates both regional and national wins for their service and commitment to customer satisfaction Travis Marine, a family-owned boat dealership located in West Knoxville, stands…
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No Athlete Left Behind provides young athletes with the support they need to lead fulfilling lives It’s 4 p.m. on a Tuesday at Triple F Elite Training in Knoxville. The gym is quiet, outside of a few trainers getting their spaces ready…
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Stepping back in 1970s Knoxville and relishing the memories Knoxville has experienced considerable change over the last 50 years, and I have been lucky enough to have been an eyewitness to those changes as my hometown has developed and…
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Nashville in 1960: My father's moment at a crossroads in history I am holding an old clipping from The Tennessean. It's dated March 31, 1960. The by-line is David Halberstam. I've always known how this story affected the course of my…
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