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TN GOP + Trevor Bayne + Todd Ailes + Patricia Nash + Pete Pearson ++
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (643+ words) Posted by Sandra Clark | Jul 2, 2026 | Let's Talk-Leaders | 0 Trevor Bayne, the youngest person ever to win Nascar's Daytona 500, will speak to Lunch with a Leader, a program for West Young Professionals sponsored by the Farragut West Knox Chamber from noon to…...
Western Plaza sells for $65 million
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (223+ words) Posted by Nick Mc Bride | Jul 2, 2026 | On the Grow | 0 There were 283 property transfers presented as warranty deeds with an aggregate value of $202. 00 million. This reflects nearly 70 more property sales and $95 million in additional value compared to the week prior. Twenty-four…...
Weekend Scene has Anvil Shoots to Independence Day Parade & more
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (285+ words) Posted by Adam Delahoussaye | Jul 2, 2026 | What in the World? | 0 As the rest of the country rings in a quarter millennium, Knoxville is following suit in a few unique ways. It feels like the whole town will be draped in red,…...
Behold the 250th
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (240+ words) Thomas Mabry, aka the Honey Badger, is a native of Fountain City with an undergraduate degree from UT-Chattanooga and a law degree from UT-Knoxville. He is now enjoying Act III of his life as an outdoors explorer, adventurer, photographer, and…...
Art Beat: Spotlight on the local arts events and entertainment
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (354+ words) Posted by KTT Staff Writer | Jul 2, 2026 | Our Town Arts | 0 Here's a closer look at what you can expect from the area's events: July 3 First Friday Reception: The Downtown Art Market Gallery in Knoxville invites the community to its First Friday…...
New Business Spotlight: Intrepid Nitro Coffee & Tea Bar
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (303+ words) Posted by Susan Espiritu | Jul 2, 2026 | New Business Spotlight | 0 If you're looking for more than just a cup of coffee, Intrepid Nitro Coffee & Tea Bar is serving up an experience built around community, quality, and conversation. With locations in Bearden and…...
KFD Asst. Chief Mark Wilbanks retires & he's already at new job
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (602+ words) Posted by Tom King | Jul 2, 2026 | Our Town Heroes | 0 He's a professional who wore many hats, a man with a skillset acquired in almost 28 years with the Knoxville Fire Dept. (KFD), a man the local news media and community will miss…...
Wallace Real Estate welcomes summer intern Suzanne Stone
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (542+ words) Posted by Kate Spears | Jul 2, 2026 | Our Town Business | 0 Wallace Real Estate is pleased to welcome Suzanne Stone as a summer intern, bringing with her a love of writing, communication, creativity, and a curiosity about how businesses connect with both internal…...
7/2 HEADLINES: News and events from Knox, World, USA, Tennessee & Historic Notes
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (548+ words) Posted by KTT Staff Writer | Jul 2, 2026 | What in the World? | 0 Local: Three local news sources can provide area news headlines: WBIR, WATE, and WVLT. "Farmers" markets on Thursdays. Pavilion Farmers Market in Hardin Valley is open every Thursday until October…...
School vouchers update + In Memoriam: Larrissa Henderson, Etta Jane Norris, Mary Jo Potts ++
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (895+ words) Posted by Sandra Clark | Jul 1, 2026 | Let's Talk-Schools | 0 Folks, not only is TN government spending $270 million this year for school vouchers (payments toward tuition for students who attend private schools), but state lawmakers are spending nearly $637 million, over five years, to…...