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10 Rising Hearts

Tell us about a kids making a difference in their community
It's Buddy Check 10 day! Here's how you can join in

We want you to find a buddy and on the 10th of each month, remind each other to do a self breast exam
Cool Schools

Nominate your amazing school today!
Enter WBIR's contests

Lots of great opportunities to win!
Educator of the Week

Honoring outstanding teachers in East Tennessee.
Recipes

Try out delicious recipes you've seen on our shows
Verify

A team of investigators verifies information you may have seen
Zero-waste business KnoxFill aims to make Knoxville "The Sustainable City"

The refill business's goal is to give sustainable alternatives to the products we use every day. Since March, over 500 households have made the eco switch.
Where to see fall foliage near you in East Tennessee

Here are some of the natural areas or scenic drives near you to check out this fall without battling the crowds in the national park.
Gatlinburg celebrates the All-American classic burger for an entire week

During GatlinBURGER week, you can try out a specialty burger for $8 at 16 participating restaurants. Now, it's up to you to vote who has the best burger!
Generation Z powers thrifting fashion trend

Young people care about uniqueness, quality and the environment which means more thrifting and less fast fashion
Two Knoxville boys competing in USA Mullet Championship

These kids know the true meaning of business in the front, party in the back.
Couple dies within 48 hours of one another from COVID-19; Valley Forge Inn honors their memory

"This is something we'll never forget. And this is something that their grandkids will never forget."
Pimento cheese and pineapple sandwiches

Joy McCabe shares one of her favorite tailgate recipes.