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What East Tennessee schools are delayed or closed on Wednesday

Created: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:14:57 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Brrrrrr. A deep cold has settled into East Tennessee. We'll update this list as we hear from schools that have a delayed start or are closed.

Man found dead after roommate threatened him with sword, police say

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:42:58 +0000

Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel

A Knoxville man faces a first-degree murder charge after police found his roommate dead behind a basement door that had been nailed shut.

Guy Fieri's 'Chicken Guy!' restaurant coming to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Johnson City

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:42:24 +0000

Author: Lizzy Alfs, Knoxville News Sentinel

The celebrity chef will open Chicken Guy! restaurants across Tennessee, starting with Nashville. It serves chicken tenders, skewers and sandwiches.

First snow comes early in Knoxville this season

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:26:06 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Photos of Knoxville's first snowfall comes early this year on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

Is your school opening late or not at all? Find out here

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:16:34 +0000

Author: News Sentinel, Knoxville News Sentinel

Here are schools closed for winter weather.

Make your holiday season more rewarding by volunteering with our Empty Stocking Fund

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:00:17 +0000

Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel

Hundreds of caring Knoxvillians make the entire program happen, from setting up tables to sorting toys and handing out meals.

Next Big Thing: ORNL offers new tech to private business

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:30:05 +0000

Author: Jim Gaines, Knoxville News Sentinel

Oak Ridge National Laboratory offers eight new technologies that businesses can license.

From Knoxville Center Mall to Topgolf, here's the retail news you missed in October

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:00:07 +0000

Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel

It seemed like the craziest month EVER for retail news in Knoxville. Here's what you missed.

Roane County lawsuit asserts TVA and its contractor ran coal ash 'disinformation campaign'

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:00:03 +0000

Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel

The Tennessee Valley Authority and its prime contractor are accused in a new proposed class action lawsuit on behalf of Roane County citizens of running a "disinformation campaign" for decades about the dangers of coal ash.

What if it snows? Knox County Schools tries to decide by 5 a.m. whether to cancel

Created: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:45:21 +0000

Author: Kristi L. Nelson, Knoxville News Sentinel

What happens when Knox County Schools has to decide whether to close for snow? Here's the process and how you'll be notified.

$2.25 million in 24 hours: UT-Knoxville aims to set new fundraising record

Created: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:24:10 +0000

Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel

Big Orange Give, the annual 24-hour fundraising push, will be on Wednesday starting at 12:01 a.m.

Kincannon's mayoral win shows the power of old-fashioned campaigning

Created: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:30:03 +0000

Author: Victor Ashe, Shopper News columnist

Money matters, but only so far, city election shows.

UT's planned Oak Ridge Institute is designed to 'answer some really hard questions'

Created: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:00:09 +0000

Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel

The institute will create more partnerships between UT and ORNL and create more research opportunities for UT graduate students.

Knoxville could see snow and single digit temps as early as Tuesday

Created: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:25:24 +0000

Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Morristown says East Tennessee could see snow, single-digit wind chill temps this week.

TSSAA football playoffs: Grainger at Anderson County in pictures

Created: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:46:53 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Anderson County takes on Grainger County in the TSSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

PrepXtra: David Crockett vs. Knoxville Central football in pictures

Created: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 04:14:49 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Central takes on David Crocket in the TSSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

University of Tennessee System votes to move its offices to TVA's East Tower

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:53:19 +0000

Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel

The move, which has been discussed for the last year, was approved by Trustees on Friday. TVA's East Tower is about one mile off of campus.

Congrats to the Halls High School band, the favorite in our reader poll

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:40:30 +0000

Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

After three weeks and more than 165,000 votes, Halls High School band won best band in Knoxville. Read more about the band here

Traps have been set to find bear shot outside Gatlinburg motel

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:30:03 +0000

Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel

A man shot a black bear on the second floor of a Gatlinburg motel on Thursday night, according to a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency spokesman.

Judge nixes new trial bid by Lemaricus Davidson in torture slayings of Knox couple

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:24:01 +0000

Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel

A judge on Friday shot down a bid for a new trial by the convicted ringleader in the January 2007 torture slayings of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom.

After losing their son to suicide, Farragut family tries to break down stigma

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:35:05 +0000

Author: Margie Hagen, Shopper News

Suicides are now at the highest rate since the World War II era.

Gatlinburg mom blamed herself for her son's hot-car death. Here's why a judge granted her mercy.

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:49:26 +0000

Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel

A judge has granted probation to a Gatlinburg mother whose husband forgot to get their toddler son from the car, leading to his death by heat stroke.

20 Under 20: Zoey Carver balances baking business, Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:15 +0000

Author: Maggie Jones, Knoxville News Sentinel

Baking cakes and Brazilian jiu-jitsu go hand in hand for 16-year-old Zoey Carver, who has her own business, Zoey's Kickin Cakes.

20 Under 20: Farragut High School's Yune Kim started her online store with apparel, art

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:07 +0000

Author: Maggie Jones, Knoxville News Sentinel

Yune Kim's business may have started on a whim, but now it's grown into an online store with shirts, hats and other items that showcase her art.

High school days provide lasting lessons in leadership for former Knoxville police chief

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:30:06 +0000

Author: David Rausch, Knox.biz columnist

While my path did not lead into manufacturing, the experience provided me lessons in leadership – lessons that built the foundation of my journey.

Knoxville police officer was justified in killing Channara 'Philly' Pheap, prosecutors say

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:58:00 +0000

Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel

Channara Tom "Philly" Pheap died in an Aug. 26 shooting at an apartment complex's parking lot in Knoxville. He was shot by officer Dylan Williams.

Woman charged with murder in Cocke County shooting

Created: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:15:18 +0000

Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel

Martha Styles, 45, was arrested in the shooting death of Adena Parton, 58, according to a news release from the Cocke County Sheriff's Office.

Knox County DA: Fatal shooting of Channara "Philly" Pheap was justifiable

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:18:50 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Knox County prosecutors said Knoxville Police Department Officer Dylan Williams was justified in the fatal shooting of Channara "Philly" Pheap.

Knox County DA holds press conference on fatal shooting of Pheap

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:10:57 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen held a press conference announcing the office's decision on the fatal shooting of Channara Tom "Philly" Pheap in August

Family of Channara 'Philly' Pheap, man fatally shot by Knoxville officer, issues statement

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:17:09 +0000

Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel

The family of Pheap, who was fatally shot by a Knoxville police officer at an apartment complex on Monday, released a statement to Knox News.

Standard Knitting Mill through the years

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:09:20 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Standard Knitting Mill through the years

20 Under 20: Tyler Larrabee founded a music festival for young bands

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:00:16 +0000

Author: Kristi L. Nelson, Knoxville News Sentinel

"I realized how little I really knew about being a performing musician and how much could be shared with other musicians my age."

Burning issue: Is capitalism the cause of California's wildfires? | David Moon

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:25 +0000

Author: David Moon, Knoxville News Sentinel

Gas and electric company PG&E is getting heat for California's wildfires, when state regulations may actually be the problem.

Check out Knoxville restaurant openings and closings you missed in October

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:14:15 +0000

Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel

Can we interest you in a boozy milkshake, perhaps? Here's a roundup of the food news you need to know.

Dollywood employees transform the park from its Harvest Festival to Christmas

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:40:51 +0000

Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee

Dollywood employees transform the park from its Harvest Festival to Christmas

Watch as Dollywood employees transform the park for the Christmas season

Created: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:41:37 +0000

Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee

Watch as Dollywood employees transform the park for the Christmas season

UT celebrates Chancellor Donde Plowman at investiture

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:33:04 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

UT celebrates Chancellor Donde Plowman at investiture

UT Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks at the investiture

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:33:03 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

UT Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks at the investiture

UT celebrated Chancellor Donde Plowman on Wednesday afternoon. Here's how she recapped her first few months

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:33:05 +0000

Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel

UT held an investiture ceremony for Donde Plowman on Wednesday afternoon, where she spoke on the need to continue working with faculty and students.

Women rule: Knoxville elects first women-majority city council

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:26:43 +0000

Author: Travis Dorman and Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

These are the four candidates who won seats on the Knoxville City Council.

Indya Kincannon is the new Knoxville mayor. Here are 4 takeaways from Election Day.

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:25:35 +0000

Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel

The Knoxville mayoral campaign was clean and so was the victory for Kincannon. Here's what you need to know.

Teen who played a role in Zach Munday's death wants out of jail but a judge isn't having it

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:29:37 +0000

Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel

A Knox County judge on Wednesday rejected an appeal to set free a teenager he only days earlier sent to jail for her role in the death of a 15-year-old Gibbs High School classmate.

Chelsea Hopson denied house arrest appeal

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:08:45 +0000

Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com

Chelsea Hopson denied house arrest appeal

South-Doyle football team honors South Knox heritage with throwback jerseys

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:00:33 +0000

Author: Ali James, Shopper News

Young High, South High, Doyle High and South-Young High schools were honored at South-Doyle game with special jerseys and T-shirts.

Convict-turned-CEO sold his Knoxville business to help change prisoners' lives. Here's why.

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:00:40 +0000

Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel

Master Service CEO Josh Smith has sold his successful Knoxville business to launch 4th Purpose Foundation. It will help inmates get back into society.

Mexican favorites with unique twists highlight Parrilla's, now in new Farragut location

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:30:11 +0000

Author: Margie Hagen, Shopper News

Parrilla's Cantina, formerly La Parrilla's, moves from Turkey Creek location and customers follow.

20 Under 20: Marlee Arden is writing and singing her way to the Grand Ole Opry

Created: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:00:10 +0000

Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel

"What I enjoy most about singing is being able to brighten people's day and make them happy but also making myself happy by doing what I love most."