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More than 200 children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of East Tennessee and other youth groups enjoyed a July outing to the Tennessee Theatre as part of the second annual Youth Arts Alliance Kids’ Movie Day.

New long-term health care housing concept to open in 2017 Today, Asbury Place Kingsport broke ground on a long-term health care housing concept for seniors that will offer 22 resident rooms at its Baysmont campus on Netherland Lane. The addition

Shelter competing to win $50,000 from Michelson Found Animals Young-Williams Animal Center, the official animal shelter for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, is seeking donations to help the organization win $50,000 from Michelson Found Animals. The proceeds will

With wireless devices more prevalent than ever, National Cellphone Courtesy Month provides an opportunity for smartphone users to reevaluate their “mobile manners” and ensure they’re aware of common etiquette tips. A recent U.S. Cellular survey1 reveals the very people who

The National Senior Spelling Bee, now in its 21st year, convenes at the Knoxville Convention Center at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. Contest organizers encourage senior spelling enthusiasts to join the competition for a national title and invite area

Steel recycler Gerdau has awarded Payton Miles, a Maryville Christian School graduate, a $10,000 college scholarship. Payton is one of only 15 students to receive the 2016 Gerdau Scholarship, which is open to the children of employees at the company’s

  The celebration of summer continues, and Sweet P’s Barbeque has several fun events for patrons to enjoy in July. The Soul House, 3725 Maryville Pike, will be closed July 4-11 for cleaning and maintenance. The July events for the

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) announced today that Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded $1,100,000 in annual tax credits for a ten-year period for the continued development of affordable housing in the Five Points community.

New long-term health care housing concept to open in fall 2017 Today, Asbury Place Maryville broke ground on a long-term health care housing concept for seniors that will offer 66 resident rooms at the campus on Sevierville Road. Construction is

The Knoxville Convention Center today announced the promotion of Kate Jackson to the leadership team as the director of event services, making her responsible for overseeing event managers and coordinating scheduling and training of event staff. “Because of Kate’s hard