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Glenn Jacobs returned as Kane on 'WWE SmackDown' for one strange encounter
Created: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 02:34:36 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Big Red Machine was previewing the "Royal Rumble" just before the lights went out in the Greensboro Coliseum.
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University of Tennessee, Volkswagen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory create innovation and research partnership
Created: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:03:01 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
The "innovation hub" in Knoxville will be the first of Volkswagen's to exist in the United States. UT students and faculty will assist with research.
Knox man pursuing love on TLC's '90 Day Fiancé' faces charges of abusing his ex
Created: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:52:01 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Relationships are complicated, especially under the glare of cameras. Not to mention felony charges.
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center considers layoffs and a tuition increase
Created: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:48:47 +0000
Author: The Commercial Appeal, Knoxville News Sentinel
University of Tennessee Health Science Center's advisory board recommended a tuition increase up to 3% for graduate students and 2% for undergrads.
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Check out photos from the Knox.biz 40 Under 40 gala
Created: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:06:45 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox.biz honored forty outstanding young professionals last night. See who you know in this stellar 40 Under 40 group!
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TennCare Director Gabe Roberts to leave for private sector amid ongoing block grant negotiations
Created: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:52:08 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
Gabe Roberts has been with TennCare since 2013.
Fresh questions emerge about $732M TANF surplus at lawmaker hearing
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:15:49 +0000
Author: Anita Wadhwani, Nashville Tennessean
Wednesday's hearing marked the third time since The Tennessean reported that DHS left $732 million unspent in funding intended to help low-income parents get back to work.
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Subscribers, we've rolled out a new (troll-free!) commenting community for you
Created: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:52:24 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
The new system replaces Facebook Comments and allows you to manage your privacy, mute annoying voices and interact directly with journalists.
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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 News Sentinel
We want to acknowledge readers' support more meaningfully, so we're making a significant amount of our work available to subscribers only.
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Kingston Pike through the years
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:11:58 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Kingston Pike through the years
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THP: Bulls Gap man killed, two women wounded in Hamblen County head-on collision
Created: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 22:28:16 +0000
Author: USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, Knoxville News Sentinel
A 33-year-old man was killed and two women were wounded in a head-on collision on East Andrew Johnson Highway in Hamblen County on Saturday morning.
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UT and Volkswagen announce research partnership
Created: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:00:07 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
UT and Volkswagen announce research partnership
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UT professors speak on research partnership with Volkswagen
Created: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:00:07 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
UT manufacturing and engineering professors Uday Vaidya and Dayakar Penumadu speak on research partnership with Volkswagen on Jan. 17, 2020.
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'Tennessee was the right place to be': More on the research coming out of UT's partnership with VW and ORNL
Created: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:00:07 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
The new innovation hub will initially focus on developing electric vehicles and lightweight materials for cars. UT students have been selected to help develop these.
Knox.biz 40 Under 40 class of 2019 and 2020 Book of Lists celebration in pictures
Created: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:41:05 +0000
Author: Calvin Mattheis, calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Photos of the Knox.biz 40 Under 40 class of 2019 and 2020 Book of Lists celebration
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Knox.biz announces 40 Under 40 class of 2019
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:44:59 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
It's that time of year! See who is part of the 2019 class.
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Can virtual reality increase flu vaccines? Oak Ridge scientists say new game could help.
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:57:48 +0000
Author: Vincent Gabrielle, Knoxville News Sentinel
"Virtual reality has the potential to bring things to life in a way that otherwise can't be done," said a coauthor of a newly released study.
Rep. Matthew Hill facing questions over last-minute legislation, contributions
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:03 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
Some East Tennessee residents are raising questions about a measure ushered into law by Rep. Matthew Hill, R-Jonesborough, that created a taxpayer-funded development district.
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Old is new again with '76' gas stations coming back to life in Knoxville
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:13:37 +0000
Author: John Shearer, Shopper News
What full-service stations do you remember on Kingston Pike? Go back 50 years and find out!
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You can't judge a car by its lack of bluster | Sam Venable
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:19 +0000
Author: Sam Venable, Knoxville News Sentinel
The electric car has a powerful future, even if you don't hear it coming.
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School vouchers: State records provide few details about funds misspent by families
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 04:06:13 +0000
Author: Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Some Tennessee parents were accused of misspending thousands of dollars in school voucher funds while using state-issued debit cards over the past school year, a review by The Associated Press has found, and state officials say they do not know what many of those purchases were for.
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As Gov. Bill Lee builds on first year, emerging fractures with Republican lawmakers could shape 2020 for him
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 03:38:26 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison and Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
Lee says he can sleep well at night knowing he has done what is "right and just and fair."
Tennessee Supreme Court sets two new execution dates for 2020
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:46:51 +0000
Author: Adam Tamburin, Nashville Tennessean
The Tennessee Supreme Court on Wednesday announced new execution dates in 2020 for two death row inmates.
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In first bill of the year, Tennessee Senate passes legislation allowing adoption agencies to deny gay couples
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:39:48 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
Discussion on the bill protecting religious adoption agencies from discriminating against same-sex couples, prompted a robust debate, with some Republicans opposing it.
Christian Academy of Knoxville and Claiborne County Schools closed because of illness
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:25:23 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
Christian Academy of Knoxville and Claiborne County Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday because of illness.
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McGhee Tyson air base lockdown is over. Officials say report of armed person was a misunderstanding
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:13:47 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman and Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
No shots were fired, and no one was hurt, officials said.
Suspect charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after Knox deputies dodge gunfire
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:42:02 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Deputies had closed in on the suspects at their Sevierville motel room when several shots were fired through the door.
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Sgt. Shaun Withers gives update on 'suspicious activity' at McGhee Tyson Air Base
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:40:10 +0000
Author: Saul Young, Knoxville News Sentinel
Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Withers updates the media after a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun sparked fears of an active shooter.
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2020 MLK Interfaith Service in pictures
Created: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:55:14 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service 2020
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McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base on lockdown
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:45:47 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Authorities locked down the base near Knoxville after a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun sparked fears of an active shooter.
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Report of armed person sparks lockdown at McGhee Tyson Air Base
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:52:40 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
Authorities locked down McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base after a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun sparked fears of an active shooter.
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Marvel movies inspire UT engineering student's 3-D printer creations
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:41:09 +0000
Author: John Shearer, Shopper News
"I take things from different movies and make them more real," he said. "I am trying to bridge the gap between science fiction and reality."
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Warning: Experts declare no recession imminent | David Moon
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:00:23 +0000
Author: David Moon, Knoxville News Sentinel
Ten well-known investors and economists convened and agreed that the U.S. will not slip into a recession this year — and oddly enough, that's concerning.
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Join us this year as we launch the Knoxville Storytellers Project!
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:22 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Stories aren't just told in print and online. Some of the best ones are told live, in person, on a stage.
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Anderson County leaders say they're weighing public health study over coal ash worries
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:06 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
Residents raised a litany of health concerns at a public meeting, with some saying they are convinced they've been harmed by exposure to toxins.
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Gov. Bill Lee confident in Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn's leadership amid department turnover
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 03:35:08 +0000
Author: Jason Gonzales, Nashville Tennessean
In the first nine months under Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn, 223 employees have left the agency, resulting in a turnover rate of about 18%, according to state data.
Accused serial bank robber arrested in Florida after ex-wife identifies him
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:39:05 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Timothy Langford, 57, allegedly used a clipboard to pass notes demanding money to bank tellers in at least three states.
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Demolition of Broadway Viaduct continues in pictures
Created: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:00:57 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Demolition of the 92-year-old Broadway Viaduct continues in Downtown Knoxville.
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Embattled Rep. David Byrd confirms he isn't seeking reelection
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:35:31 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert and Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
Ahead of Tennessee General Assembly's new session, Rep David Byrd, who has faced allegations of sexual assault dating back to the 1980s, explained his decision not to seek reelection.
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Glenn Jacobs' message on TVA Tower: This deal is too good to pass up
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:59:35 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
The ducks are all in a line. The Knox County Commission will vote on the possible move to the TVA East Tower at the end of the month.
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Allegiant Air adds four new big city destinations from Knoxville
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:34:09 +0000
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, Knoxville News Sentinel
Rapidly growing no-frills carrier Allegiant Air is offering one-way introductory fares starting at $33 on some of its new routes.
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Knoxville's beloved Makers Donuts gets a second life with new owners and new location
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:50:37 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
Wondering if the doughnuts will be the same? If the maple bacon is making a return? We've got the scoop.
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Hey Knoxville, watch for floods today - especially on the roads
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:45:32 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a hazardous weather outlook.
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Next Step Initiative: show compassion and love
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:31:07 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Sisters Rebecca Parr and Addie Arbach on why they founded Next Step Initiative.
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After suffering tragedy, sisters help addicted and homeless people
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:30:01 +0000
Author: Ali James, Shopper News
Addie Arbach lost her son, reaches out to others with love, compassion.
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Gov. Bill Lee claims 'executive privilege,' denies public records
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:20 +0000
Author: Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press
"Executive privilege" was cited three times during 2019 when denying certain documents from being released to the public. Tennessee statutes do not define executive privilege. The Tennessee Constitution does not mention it.
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Fire crews working to extinguish Knoxville apartment fire
Created: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:08:20 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
No injuries have been reported.
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