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Volunteer firefighter urges following of 'Move Over' law after being hit by a car

An Oconee County volunteer firefighter was almost killed by a driver who didn't move over when he saw the emergency lights
Knoxville marks 'International Make Music Day' with city-wide sound celebration

Make Music Knoxville promoted different styles, tunes, and melodies in Knox County Monday. The organization presented eight hours worth of free music performances.
90 year old man celebrates birthday skydiving

The 90 year old war veteran flew 11,000 feet in the air at Geneseo's Quad City Skydiving Center to celebrate 90 years on Earth... in the air.
Father writes song for daughters while waiting for heart transplant

His old and new heartbeat serve as the rhythmic backdrop of the song titled "Courage."
South Doyle High School alum narrowly misses Tokyo Olympic Games

Harley Wheeler is returning to Knoxville after playing with Team USA around the world. He now hopes to make their 2024 Olympic rugby team.
Summer programs receive funding to reach at-risk youth

More than a dozen organizations have received grant money from the City of Knoxville or the East Tennessee Foundation to give children something positive to do.
History of the Cumberland Homesteads | A rural resettlement project gave hundreds a way out of the Great Depression

"The main reason that it was so successful is because these families were so desperate and they were willing to work."