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8+ hour, 17+ min ago (361+ words) As I sit here typing on my computer, while my son enjoys his limited 30 minutes on the iPhone and my daughter stares into the depths of the TV's soul, [] The post Don't Shy Away From A Screen-Free Day appeared first on Knoxville Moms. Some, like my teenager, may view this as torture. I call it bliss. Below is a list of ideas to fill up your screen-free days. I promise it is a sigh of relief and you actually feel physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally better at the end of the day. My youngest has even said he would do this weekly. I hope you try this out with your own family! Ways to stay busy all day without screens. And they're all free! - Set up a puzzle. 250 or 300 pieces is a good number to complete in a day without…...

15+ hour, 56+ min ago (92+ words) NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Mel Zanona discusses today's special election in Tennessee that could have major implications heading into the 2026 midterms. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki explains where Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn needs to overperform if she wants to flip that seat. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Mel Zanona discusses today's special election in Tennessee that could have major implications heading into the 2026 midterms. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki explains where Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn needs to overperform if she wants to flip that seat....

19+ hour, 30+ min ago (187+ words) Waiting for initial results. Areas our reporters are watching The portion of the county in the 7th district includes a very Democratic part of Nashville with most of the city's majority-Black precincts. The county that votes most similarly to the district overall (though more Republican) contains diverse outer suburbs of Nashville. The solidly Republican county is the most college-educated in the district, and one of the wealthiest in the nation. Total votes in 2024 pres. Our live forecast makes use of three indicators in creating an estimate of the final result. At the start of the night, our estimate is based on pre-election polls, past election results and demographic data. As votes come in, we compare actual results to our pre-election estimates to create a statistical model of the remaining vote. As a county reports more votes, these tabulated results will gradually…...

20+ hour, 13+ min ago (12+ words) Davidson County escapee captured in Knoxville ... Davidson County escapee captured in Knoxville...

20+ hour, 14+ min ago (91+ words) Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace. Republican congressional nominee Matt Van Epps touts "great turnout for us" in Tuesday"s special election in Tennessee Matt Van Epps, the Republican congressional nominee in Tuesday"s special election in Tennessee, tells Fox News Digital "a win is a win" but he"s aiming for "the biggest margin we can."...

21+ hour, 13+ min ago (98+ words) Zillow, the nation's largest real estate listing website, has removed extreme weather risk data meant to help buyers figure out if the biggest purchase of their life is particularly susceptible to floods, high winds or wildfires. Now, other major real estate listing websites are facing pressure to do the same. Let the buyer beware. Knowledge is bad in other words unless you have it and others don't. Looks like collusion. Similar to landlord rent prices, etc. real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on...

21+ hour, 32+ min ago (109+ words) A cathedral has begun its Christmas celebrations with a candlelit Advent procession. Winchester Cathedral's choir performed Christus Vincit in a procession to the west end of the building, filling the nave with song as candles were lit throughout the space on'Saturday, November 29. Reverend Canon Dr Roland Riem, interim dean of Winchester Cathedral, led the call to prayer. Dr Riem said: At Advent we nurture our longing and fuel our hope for a better world. "We defy the darkness by lighting candles and singing about the better future God is bringing, despite the daily diet of bad news." The illuminated ceremony echoed 1,000 years of Christian tradition....

22+ hour, 24+ min ago (471+ words) TENNESSEE TOURISM UNVEILS WHAT'S NEW IN 2026 Most Anticipated Openings Include Memphis Art Museum, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel, Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition, Anakeesta's Making More Magic and Signature Firefly Experiences NASHVILLE, Tenn. " (Dec. 2, 2025) Tennessee unveils immersive maker experiences, outdoor adventure, unique attractions, and more in 2026 with new restaurants, distilleries, hotels, exhibits, music venues, iconic anniversaries and impressive expansions.Here's a sneak peek at some of the most-anticipated openings to check out in Tennessee this year. Top to Bottom: KnoxWalls Murals, Blue Ghost and Synchronous Fireflies, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel Rendering / Courtesy of Tennessee Tourism Gatlinburg'Anakeesta's Making More Magic, a multi-year expansion,launches in 2026 with a next-generation scenic lift, a completely reimagined Firefly Village, an expanded TreetopSkywalkand a nighttime Firefly Experience soaking in the beauty of the Smokies. Jonesborough New for 2026, the iconic Clydesdale Draft Horse Team comes to Jonesborough's famousSt. Paddy's Festival,…...

23+ hour, 14+ min ago (191+ words) Lanning mentioned the community college in a Nov. 22 press conference, when he was asked about his College Football Playoff hopes after Oregon's win over USC. The Ducks head coach answered, "This conference is a really good conference. It's competitive. We didn't play Chattanooga State today, like some other places. We competed." Chattanooga State has softball, baseball, basketball and volleyball programs, but does not field a football team. Lanning was presumably aiming his comment as a jab toward conferences, like the SEC, who scheduled fewer than the Big Ten's nine conference games each season. Oregon itself has also received criticism for its strength of schedule this season. Prior to the win over USC, the Ducks had only claimed one ranked win. That victory came back in September over Penn State, before the Nittany Lions slipped out of the Top 25 altogether. Oregon…...

23+ hour, 36+ min ago (321+ words) The Miss Chattanooga Volunteer Pageant, a local preliminary to the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant and part of the national Miss Volunteer America scholarship system, is preparing for a new chapter under the leadership of community advocate and longtime service leader Lorean Mays. Breaking barriers as the first Black director of a mainstream pageant in Chattanooga, Mays brings fresh energy rooted in service, inclusion, and community engagement. Her leadership reflects the core mission of the Miss Volunteer America organization, which emphasizes education, talent, character and volunteerism. Contestants in the pageant will continue the tradition of meaningful community service, one of the key pillars of the state and national program. "Chattanooga deserves a pageant experience that uplifts young women who are not only talented but deeply committed to serving others," Mays said. "This is more than a crown; it is a platform…...