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Farragut Light the Park celebration 2020

Created: Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:54:43 +0000

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

The Farragut Light the Park celebration has expanded this year to the new Campbell Station Inn Plaza.

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Crews search for man after boat capsizes below Fort Loudoun dam

Created: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 20:30:20 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

A man is missing after a fishing boat capsized below Fort Loudoun Dam on Saturday morning.

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TVA contractor loses bid to ferret out sources in Knox News' ongoing coal ash probe

Created: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 03:00:01 +0000

Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel

Knox News has won a court fight to protect the identities of sources who assisted the newspaper in its investigation into the level of radioactive material in the TVA's coal ash waste.

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Alcoa at Red Bank football game in pictures from semifinals of TSSAA playoffs

Created: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:38:33 +0000

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

Red Bank hosts Alcoa football in 3A semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

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KCSO: Pair charged with lying to deputies about man's shooting death in Powell

Created: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:13:40 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

The Knox County Sheriff's Office arrested two people who told deputies they had lied about how a man's shooting death in Powell earlier this week.

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Black Friday shoppers in Knoxville 2020

Created: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 19:28:50 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

Black Friday shoppers in Knoxville 2020

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So you've hiked Smoky Mountains trails. Now you can play them on a board game!

Created: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:00:47 +0000

Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

An avid hiker of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park created a board game based on the East Tennessee park for families to enjoy at home.

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The Scruffy Stuff: Happy Thanksgiving from the podcast! We talk curfews and mall news

Created: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:18:21 +0000

Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel

"The Scruffy Stuff" is stuffed with a cornucopia of conversations, as co-hosts Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis prepare for Thanksgiving 2020.

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Knoxville nonprofits serve Thanksgiving amid coronavirus

Created: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:52:20 +0000

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

See how Knoxville nonprofits celebrated Thanksgiving amid the coronavirus pandemic Nov. 26, 2020.

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After months of pressure from the pandemic, 5 Knoxville nonprofits share what they're thankful for

Created: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:52:22 +0000

Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

This Thanksgiving, Knoxville nonprofit leaders shared what they're grateful for, despite a difficult year.

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In a year of uncertainty, Empty Stocking Fund is here for families. Please donate today

Created: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:00:43 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

After the pandemic left so many of our community members out of work this year, we know our program is vital. Please help!

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Want to cut your own Christmas tree? Here are four East Tennessee farms where you can.

Created: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:00:12 +0000

Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel

It's been a rough year, and visiting a tree field can be a good way to get into the Christmas spirit while spending time with family outdoors.

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Gibbs sanitizes after COVID-19 temporary closure

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:13:31 +0000

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

Gibbs sanitizes after COVID-19 temporary closure

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Smokies: Man's fatal fall from Chimney Tops overlook was an 'extremely rare' death

Created: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:52:49 +0000

Author: Brittany Crocker, Knoxville News Sentinel

A spokeswoman with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park said there have only been 20 fatal falls in the park since 1931.

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See Farragut's Light the Park 2020

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:50:28 +0000

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

The annual Farragut Light the Park celebration at Founder's Park runs from Nov. 24 till Jan. 1, 2021.

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One dead in Powell overnight shooting

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:26:03 +0000

Author: Brittany Crocker, Knoxville News Sentinel

An overnight shooting in Powell left one man dead, according to Knox County Sheriff's Office.

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Shopping from home? Knoxville businesses make distanced gifting easier

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Author: Ali James, Special to the News Sentinel

Local makers have been hard at work in their virtual workshops, so before shopping the big e-commerce sites, scroll these small business options.

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The Love Kitchen prepares for Thanksgiving in Knoxville

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:19 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

The Love Kitchen in Knoxville prepares for Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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How Knoxville nonprofits prepared to provide Thanksgiving meals, despite the pandemic

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:21 +0000

Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

Knoxville nonprofits The Love Kitchen and Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) are serving vulnerable communities on Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How will Thanksgiving be different this year at The Love Kitchen?

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:17 +0000

Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee

Executive director Patrick Riggins explains how Thanksgiving will be different this year at The Love Kitchen because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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McGhee Tyson Airport's traffic took a massive hit, but passengers are slowly coming back

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:00:55 +0000

Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel

Year-to-date, total passengers to the airport that serves Knoxville are down 55.6%.

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Santa Claus is coming to town — virtually! Speak to Santa on Zoom this season

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:00:45 +0000

Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel

Pigeon Forge, known for its holiday festivities, is connecting kids everywhere to Santa amid COVID-19. Children can register to video call Santa on Zoom and more.

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We asked Knoxville leaders: What are you thankful for in 2020? Their answers are inspiring

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:00:41 +0000

Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel

From Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs to Yassin Terou of Yassin's Falafel Shop, everyone has something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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214 Magnolia offers goods,highlights local artists

Created: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:00:30 +0000

Author: Knoxville News Sentinel

214 Magnolia offers goods,highlights local artists

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COVID-19 outbreak at Arbor Terrace of Knoxville worsens as 8 residents have died

Created: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:04:25 +0000

Author: Brittany Crocker, Knoxville News Sentinel

Eight residents of a Knoxville assisted living facility have died of COVID-19. Fourteen remain ill and 18 have recovered.

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