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Knoxville man transforms experience into hope for the unhoused through nonprofit mission
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (288+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee " A Knoxville man is using his personal experience to change the lives of others." "I come from the background of this type of lifestyle that they live, and it's just something that needs to be addressed in the…...
Vols Receivers Give Back to Knoxville Community
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (226+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn " Tennessee wide receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley took time away from the football field to give back to the Knoxville community ahead of the holiday season. The event took place at Knox Area Rescue Ministries, where the…...
Fallen tree causes Zoo Knoxville's Smoky Night Lights to close until further notice
1+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " An overnight storm damaged parts of Zoo Knoxville's Smoky Night Lights." A large tree fell inside the zoo, damaging Timber Loop, the boardwalk and lighting infrastructure for the zoo's recently launched immersive light show. Zoo officials said Smoky…...
Knoxville community remembers 161 people who died this year while experiencing homelessness
1+ week, 2+ day ago (409+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " The Homeless Memorial Service has been held each year in Knoxville since 2009. It's a nationwide event held around the longest night of the year, bringing attention to living and often dying without a permanent home." This year, a…...
South Knoxville businesses anticipate a traffic boost after Gay Street Bridge's 18-month closure
1+ week, 3+ day ago (422+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Gay Street Bridge has only been open since Tuesday, but bikers and walkers are taking advantage. And while some people are sad that vehicles can no longer drive over the bridge, businesses welcome the foot and two-wheeled traffic....
Knoxville Police: No one seriously hurt after train hits car off Hall of Fame Drive
1+ week, 3+ day ago (116+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Knoxville police responded Wednesday after a train crashed into a car in on Gill Avenue. It happened near the Fourth and Gill area off Hall of Fame Drive. According to the Knoxville ... Knoxville Police: No one seriously hurt…...
'Has your child been suffering from 6-7?' | Knoxville Smokies launch kids-only '6-7' plan with exclusive game perks
1+ week, 4+ day ago (123+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " The Knoxville Smokies are taking advantage of recent trends " bringing in an all-new "6-7" plan." "Has your child been suffering from 6-7?" the team asks in a social video. "Some of these symptoms may include uncontrollable hand movements."" The team…...
Knoxville man finds exotic python in SUV engine after noticing strange smell
1+ week, 5+ day ago (374+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " What started as a strange smell turned into a shocking discovery for a Knoxville man after he opened the hood of his SUV and found a large, exotic snake coiled inside the engine compartment. Jesse Hodge said he…...
Knoxville Fire Department responds to Dayton Street fire
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (111+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Knoxville firefighters put out a blaze before noon on Saturday at a church on Dayton Street. The fire department said it was called to the building in the 2100 block on Dayton Street at 11:35 a.m., after someone reported smoke coming…...
Vestel Church in South Knoxville adapts to winter challenges
2+ week, 2+ day ago (371+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn " As winter temperatures drop, Knoxville faces a critical shortage of beds at local warming centers, leaving some residents without a safe place to stay on the coldest nights. For the past three years, Vestal United Methodist Church in…...