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Knoxville Fire Department Naloxone use triples from 2016 to 2017

In 2016, the Knoxville Fire Department administered the life-saving drug 122 times. In 2017, the administered it 403 times.

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Knoxville Police introduce new officer to K-9 unit

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Knoxville girl bitten by shark while in Georgia

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Nearly half of Smoky Mountain visitors spend less than three hours outside of car

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Knoxville City Council leaders postpone decision on amplified sound in public

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Sevier County leaders discuss Opioid issue during public forum

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Opioid epidemic takes a toll on East Tennessee businesses

The U.S. Surgeon General says substance abuse disorders cost the US Economy hundreds of billions of dollars every year.

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Out of the Shadows: Hope on the Streets

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Kennel dedicated to dog that found happiness at the Blount County Animal Center

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Next generation Dunkin' Donuts to open on Western Ave in May

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Old Knoxville High School transformed into senior living facility

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10 years later: Christian/Newsom case

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