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How you can get into the Halloween spirit in East Tennessee

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How you can get into the Halloween spirit in East Tennessee

History

The Secret in Scarboro: The Oak Ridge 85

In September 1955, 85 Black students from the historic Scarboro community in Oak Ridge became the first to integrate a public school in the southeast.
Events

Street Painting Festival to honor Oak Ridge 85

The festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Oak Ridge's historic Jackson Square and raise scholarship funds for Roane State Community College students.
Community

Community center captures the magic of The Bottom, a neighborhood destroyed by urban renewal policies

Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin and her team built The Bottom to celebrate culture and create a safe place for Black Knoxvillians to gather.
History

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum reopens after completing first phase of renovations

Lincoln Memorial University helps run the museum in Harrogate.
Small Business

One of Knoxville's oldest family-owned businesses is closing its doors after pandemic hardships

Greenlee is the second-oldest bike shop in the United States, dating back to 1899.
History

Happy birthday, Knoxville! The Scruffy City turns 230

On Oct. 3, 1791, James White's Fort became the birthplace of the city of Knoxville, named after William Blount's superior Henry Knox.
History

Happy birthday! | Tennessee Theatre turns 93 years old

The theatre opened its doors in 1928 with shows available at two-hour intervals, from 1 p.m. through 9 p.m.
Community

Happy Birthday! Historic Tennessee Theatre turns 93

It's estimated that almost 10,000 people visited Tennessee Theatre on that first day, according to officials.
People

Founder, curator of museum dedicated to USS Tennessee battleship dies at age 73

Paul Dawson had a large collection of memorabilia about the Tennessee, including photos of its service. His father had been the ship's photographer.
Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter celebrates his 97th birthday today

It's been a big year for the 39th president, who celebrated his 75th wedding anniversary and returned to church after getting vaccinated.
Local News

Founder, curator of museum dedicated to USS Tennessee battleship dies at age 73

Paul Dawson had a large collection of memorabilia about the Tennessee, including photos of its service. His father had been ship's photographer.

How you can get into the Halloween spirit in East Tennessee

Knoxville bluegrass legend 'Uncle Phil' Leadbetter dies at 59

Great Smoky Mountains National Park begins to see leaves change color

Showers and isolated storms tonight ... drier and much cooler Saturday!

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How you can get into the Halloween spirit in East Tennessee

The Secret in Scarboro: The Oak Ridge 85

Street Painting Festival to honor Oak Ridge 85

Community center captures the magic of The Bottom, a neighborhood destroyed by urban renewal policies

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum reopens after completing first phase of renovations

One of Knoxville's oldest family-owned businesses is closing its doors after pandemic hardships

Happy birthday, Knoxville! The Scruffy City turns 230

Happy birthday! | Tennessee Theatre turns 93 years old

Happy Birthday! Historic Tennessee Theatre turns 93

Founder, curator of museum dedicated to USS Tennessee battleship dies at age 73

Jimmy Carter celebrates his 97th birthday today

Founder, curator of museum dedicated to USS Tennessee battleship dies at age 73

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