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Three possibilities for Plumb Creek Park

Three possibilities for Plumb Creek Park

Knox County Parks and Rec leaders have released three different possibilities for the layout of Plumb Creek Park. The options range from baseball diamonds to a skate park to disc golf.

Higher ed center showcases 'smart classroom'

Higher ed center showcases 'smart classroom'

Students and other users of the Kingsport Center for Higher Education will be able to take advantage of distance learning opportunities, thanks in part to a $50,000 grant from AT&T.

Wildfire season begins with plenty of moisture

Wildfire season begins with plenty of moisture

With the drought conditions of the past couple of years washed away by above average rainfall this summer and autumn, the wildfire season has begun in Tennessee.

Waldenbooks closing in Knoxville Center Mall, Kingsport

Waldenbooks closing in Knoxville Center Mall, Kingsport

The Waldenbooks in Knoxville Center Mall and Kingsport are two of 200 Borders Group's mall stores closing in January, eliminating about 1,500 positions nationwide.

Update: Reward in Corryton store owner's murder now $25k

Update: Reward in Corryton store owner's murder now $25k

A family friend to a Corryton store owner who was murdered in his store has added to the reward money already offered by the state of Tennessee and the man's family, bringing the total reward to $25,000. 

Smokies Park officials: Watch out for construction vehicles

Smokies Park officials: Watch out for construction vehicles

Hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders are advised to be on the lookout for construction vehicles on a 9-mile unopened portion of the Foothills Parkway starting November 12th.

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Young soldiers show heroism in Fort Hood tragedy

Young soldiers show heroism in Fort Hood tragedy

Unlike many, maybe even most of the soldiers on this enormous military post, privates first class Marquest Smith and Jeffrey Pearsall had never seen combat before Thursday. But the pair of 21-year-olds emerged from the tragic shootings of 43 soldiers and civilians here as bonafide combat heros.

Sports Headlines

Week 2 of TSSAA playoffs offers rematches

Week 2 of TSSAA playoffs offers rematches

Rematch is the name of the game in Week 2 of the TSSAA playoffs.  Several big rivalries will be replayed with state title hopes on the line next Friday.

Watercooler Headlines

Week 2 of TSSAA playoffs offers rematches

Week 2 of TSSAA playoffs offers rematches

Rematch is the name of the game in Week 2 of the TSSAA playoffs.  Several big rivalries will be replayed with state title hopes on the line next Friday.

Green Headlines

Live Green at Heart: William Blount Unplugged

Live Green at Heart: William Blount Unplugged

Forced to find ways to cut energy costs, William Blount High School in Maryville unplugged 150 small appliances throughout the school and saved thousands of dollars on their power bill.

Money Headlines

Smokies'

Smokies' "ugly ring" keeps tourists, businesses busy

A recent article published by The National Geographic Society calls the Great Smoky Mountains National Park "a national treasure surrounded by a bath-tub ring of ugly, unplanned development."

Regional Headlines

Fame launched on YouTube doesn't faze 5-year-old Spring Hill boy

Fame launched on YouTube doesn't faze 5-year-old Spring Hill boy

In the past month, the Chapman's Retreat kindergartner has sat on Ellen DeGeneres' couch, seen his image on ESPN's SportsCenter and made plans to attend the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Health Headlines

Tanner, Gordon to oppose health reform bill

Tanner, Gordon to oppose health reform bill

Two of the four middle Tennessee House Democrats who are part of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition will oppose a health care reform bill the House may bring to a vote on Saturday.

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