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Educator of the Week

Honoring outstanding teachers in East Tennessee.
Cool Schools

Nominate your amazing school today!
Enter WBIR's contests

Lots of great opportunities to win!
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
Recipes

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

A team of investigators verifies information you may have seen
10 Rising Hearts

Tell us about a kids making a difference in their community
Fighting crime from inside the lab: A day in the life of the KPD Forensics team

It's National Forensic Science Week and we want to recognize the contribution that forensic science makes to the criminal justice system.
East Tennessee couple focuses on dreams amid challenges

The Floyd's have a life lesson for all of us. As they weather significant losses in their lives, they’re choosing to see the challenges as an opportunity to dream.
'Plein Air in the Smokies' event aims to raise money for GSMNP

The nonprofit Friends of the Smokies is hosting the creative and artistic fundraiser to bring in much-needed funding for the park.
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.
Hometown Spotlight in Jefferson County

This month's Hometown Spotlight took us to Jefferson County and the campus of Carson-Newman University.
Knoxville entrepreneurs compete in 'shark-tank' style pitch competitions, win thousands of dollars

The Innov865 Alliance hosted the 2022 startup day, where six entrepreneurs competed and showed off their most promising products.
Retired educator takes job at Central High to help with teacher shortage

"If I can influence one student in these classrooms, then it's all worthwhile," Melissa Mann said. "That's the main thing."