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'Say his name': Hundreds march through downtown Knoxville after killing of George Floyd
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 21:32:55 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets on Friday night and marched through downtown Knoxville as a demonstration against police brutality.
Reports: Second child's remains recovered in connection with Roane County child abuse case
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 20:43:43 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman and Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
The remains of two children now have been recovered at homes tied to Michael Anthony Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray in Roane and Knox counties.
Woman struck, killed by train in Knoxville
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 20:53:35 +0000
Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel
The woman was pronounced dead near the intersection of Old Broadway and Mineral Springs Avenue, police said.
More details: Woman struck, killed by train in Knoxville
Knoxville and Knox County coronavirus cases: Get the latest numbers
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 15:29:00 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County has detected 391 COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, up from 375 cases Friday.
More details: Knoxville and Knox County coronavirus cases: Get the latest numbers
Knoxville police investigate after man dies from gunshot wound
Created: Sun, 31 May 2020 00:07:32 +0000
Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel
Investigators believe the shooting occurred in the area of Sunset Avenue and South Castle Street in East Knoxville.
More details: Knoxville police investigate after man dies from gunshot wound
Here are the latest coronavirus maps, charts and numbers in Tennessee
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 19:10:35 +0000
Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Nashville Tennessean
The coronavirus pandemic is spreading through the nation and Tennessee. Here are the latest numbers, and everything else to know about the pandemic.
More details: Here are the latest coronavirus maps, charts and numbers in Tennessee
Hundreds demonstrate in Knoxville over Floyd's death; Mayor Kincannon condemns brutality
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 15:46:28 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Protesters will gather at the Knoxville Police Department's headquarters Friday as protests build across the country.
Coronavirus in East Tennessee
Created: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:48:34 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
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Knoxville nightclubs are opening this weekend with no dancing allowed. How will it work?
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 21:43:12 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
What do you do with your nightclub when government says people aren't allowed to dance? Turn it into an "oversized, trendy lounge."
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge attractions anticipate a return to 'more normal' attendance
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 19:08:25 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
There is no way to predict summer attendance, but Gatlinburg attractions are hopeful.
Support Local: How to help your favorite businesses
Created: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:07:13 +0000
Author: Nashville Tennessean
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, names longtime faculty member as new provost
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 16:19:53 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
John Zomchick, who has worked at UT Knoxville since 1985, will assume the role effective immediately. David Manderscheid will return to a faculty position.
More details: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, names longtime faculty member as new provost
Grace Christian Academy graduation 2020 in photos
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 02:28:32 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Grace Christian seniors celebrated with a graduation ceremony on May 29, 2020. Modifications to the event were made for safety against the coronavirus.
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Here's why some KnoxNews stories are labeled 'For Subscribers'
Created: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:50:19 +0000
Author: Joel Christopher, Knoxville
We want to acknowledge readers' support more meaningfully, so we're making a significant amount of our work available to subscribers only.
More details: Here's why some KnoxNews stories are labeled 'For Subscribers'
Spanish flu, world wars: Look back to the times UT has shuttered campus
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 13:53:20 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
The spring semester was altered because of the coronavirus, mirroring changes the university also made during the Spanish flu and the world wars.
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See protesters gather at Knoxville police headquarters in solidarity over George Floyd case
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 04:32:25 +0000
Author: Caitie McMekin, Knoxville News Sentinel
Protesters rally at KPD headquarters amid unrest across the country after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd until he died
Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient data with local law enforcement, first responders
Created: Wed, 27 May 2020 22:06:26 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
The controversial policy drew bipartisan opposition over privacy concerns.
Knox County hits a 'red light' in its COVID-19 benchmarks after a jump in cases
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 13:04:33 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone and Vincent Gabrielle, Knoxville News Sentinel
Since the case count has been low for the county any increase of five or 10 cases can create a statistically significant number, Buchanan said.
More details: Knox County hits a 'red light' in its COVID-19 benchmarks after a jump in cases
Clips from Knoxville's George Floyd rally
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 15:20:05 +0000
Author: Caitie McMekin, Knoxville News Sentinel
Hundreds marched Friday evening through the heart of the city to call for justice and change after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Demonstrators march through Knoxville after killing of George Floyd
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 12:23:54 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Knoxville Police Department's headquarters Friday evening and then marched through downtown after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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'Police brutality is not law enforcement': Gov. Bill Lee condemns officers involved in George Floyd's death
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 23:06:03 +0000
Author: Samuel Hardiman, Memphis Commercial Appeal
Lee's remarks came after protests nationwide this week, including a demonstration in Memphis Wednesday that lasted into the wee hours of Thursday.
REPLAY: Knox County Health Department update on COVID-19
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 16:49:07 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County Health Department will provide updates and answer questions regarding the novel coronavirus today at 12:30 p.m. ET.
More details: REPLAY: Knox County Health Department update on COVID-19
Here's which Tennessee universities have announced plans to reopen campuses in the fall
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 14:56:45 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
The University of Tennessee announced its campuses across the state will reopen in the fall. Several other major universities, including MTSU
Child abuse case against Michael Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray: What we know
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 18:47:50 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
An East Tennessee husband and wife are charged with locking children in their basement, giving them little food and burying a girl after she died.
More details: Child abuse case against Michael Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray: What we know
Project Be Kind gives out food and drinks to restaurant workers
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 14:14:09 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Project Be Kind handed out food and drink to essential workers in the restaurant and food business in appreciation of their work.
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60.2% of Tennesseans have participated in the 2020 census, nearly 16% less than 2010
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 10:00:28 +0000
Author: Carmel Kookogey, Nashville Tennessean
The 2020 census concludes in mid-August. So far, only 60.2% of Tennesseans have participated.
More details: 60.2% of Tennesseans have participated in the 2020 census, nearly 16% less than 2010
The 'new normal' may end up looking a lot like the old normal | David Moon
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 10:00:14 +0000
Author: David Moon, Knoxville News Sentinel
We might be more thorough at washing our hands after we're on the other side of the pandemic, but don't expect the dramatic changes some predict.
More details: The 'new normal' may end up looking a lot like the old normal | David Moon
Tennessee has one of the least deadly coronavirus outbreaks in the nation. But why?
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 03:00:08 +0000
Author: Brett Kelman, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee's uncommonly low rate of death — only 1.6% of known cases — is surprising for an unhealthy state that seemed especially vulnerable.
More details: Tennessee has one of the least deadly coronavirus outbreaks in the nation. But why?
Pilot CEO Jimmy Haslam on why dining in at truck stops might never be the same
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 11:40:53 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
"I don't know about forever, that's a long time, but I think indefinitely that's the world we live in."
More details: Pilot CEO Jimmy Haslam on why dining in at truck stops might never be the same
Summer at the drive-in movie theater
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 22:22:05 +0000
Author: The Tennessean
Drive-in movie theaters offer a family-size alternative for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maryville's Parkway Drive-In adjusts to coronavirus
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 22:01:52 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Maryville's Parkway Drive-In adjusts to coronavirus
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Parkway Drive-In opens at full capacity first time under coronavirus
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 22:12:58 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
With increased safety measures, Parkway Drive-In in Maryville opened at full capacity first time under coronavirus last week.
More details: Parkway Drive-In opens at full capacity first time under coronavirus
Investigation underway at home owned by son of couple charged in Roane County child abuse case
Created: Sat, 30 May 2020 13:52:36 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman and Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Michael Anthony Gray Sr. and his wife Shirley Ann are charged in a horrific case involving at least four young children at their home in Ten Mile.
Photos associated with the Shirley and Michael Gray Sr. case
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 20:58:38 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Photos associated with the child abuse case against Shirley Gray and Michael Gray Sr.
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U.S. Rep. Phil Roe defends stock transactions, says he keeps financial adviser at 'arms length'
Created: Fri, 29 May 2020 22:13:55 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone and Joel Ebert, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Tennessean analysis showed during the first quarter of 2020, Roe had 680 transactions – both sales and purchases – involving more than 300 assets
This decorative, drive-thru celebration is the next best thing to July 4th fireworks
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 18:19:45 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
There will be no fireworks or mass gatherings, but the city has a plan: a multi-neighborhood trail of celebration.
More details: This decorative, drive-thru celebration is the next best thing to July 4th fireworks
'Husband, dad and friend to all': Farragut family patriarch Ben Boring dies at age 91
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 16:42:15 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Ben Boring, lifetime Farragut resident, furniture salesman, farmer and horse lover, dies at age 91. His daughter shares stories of his "anything but boring" life.
More details: 'Husband, dad and friend to all': Farragut family patriarch Ben Boring dies at age 91
As we rebuild America together, we celebrate all of you who drive the American economy
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 16:11:39 +0000
Author: Joel Christopher, Knoxville News Sentinel
The crisis has highlighted tiny shops powered by big ideas and enormous companies sweating the tiniest of details.
More details: As we rebuild America together, we celebrate all of you who drive the American economy
Lee administration asks state agencies to identify, plan to implement 12% budget cuts
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 21:42:49 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
With the coronavirus hammering the state's economy, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's administration is looking for budget reductions.
More details: Lee administration asks state agencies to identify, plan to implement 12% budget cuts
Public remains barred from courtrooms — real and virtual — across Tennessee through July 3
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 15:11:47 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Tennessee Supreme Court will continue to allow judges to bar the public from courtrooms under its newest COVID-19 order, a Knox News review shows.
Supreme Court decision on DACA could eliminate thousands of COVID-19 front-line workers in Tennessee
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 14:44:51 +0000
Author: Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean
Thousands of undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children await a Supreme Court decision, set to come as early as next week.
The Scruffy Stuff: What is the future of live entertainment? Plus, New2Knox joins the show
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 15:01:32 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Emily Stooksbury of New2Knox joins this week's episode of to talk about the resources she provides to help newcomers find community.
What we know about the FBI and TBI investigations targeting Knox County Sheriff's Office
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 20:19:39 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Authorities have said little publicly about the ongoing investigations, but Knox News has confirmed some details. Here's what we know so far.
Teen mom Megan Boswell remains jailed on charges of lying about daughter's disappearance
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 15:18:10 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
A judge on Thursday refused to lower bond for a teen mother accused of lying to authorities about the whereabouts of her then-missing 15-month-old daughter.
Social media goes from extra to essential for Knoxville real estate agents
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 13:39:57 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
Social media allows home sellers to connect with people faster and farther and target the right buyer.
More details: Social media goes from extra to essential for Knoxville real estate agents
REPLAY: Megan Boswell arraigned in court on charges related to daughter's death
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 13:26:45 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
Megan Boswell is scheduled to appear in Sullivan County court at 9 a.m. Thursday. Her daughter Evelyn Boswell was found dead this year.
More details: REPLAY: Megan Boswell arraigned in court on charges related to daughter's death
Beginning Friday, some CVS pharmacies will offer self-swab COVID-19 tests in Tennessee
Created: Thu, 28 May 2020 13:01:25 +0000
Author: Brinley Hineman, Nashville Tennessean
The pharmacies are launching 18 sites across the state beginning Friday where self-swab test kits will be available by appointment.
More details: Beginning Friday, some CVS pharmacies will offer self-swab COVID-19 tests in Tennessee