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Jan 22, 2025 · Three people have died from suspected cold exposure in Knox County this month as temperatures dropped well below freezing.. A 39-year-old man was found outside Jan. 21 and an 85-year-old was found ...

1 day ago · Kesler: First, I think Black Church is so important. I am an African American preacher of the Gospel, and I love Black Church in general. I love Black preaching. I love the fire, the energy of the ...

1 day ago · Contract says airport will 'forever' be 'McGhee Tyson' Bettie Tyson, a descendant of Knoxville's founder and the widow of U.S. Sen. and Brig. Gen. Lawrence Tyson, gave 20 acres of land to the city ...

Number of Employees: 364: Number of Salaried Employees: 364: Annual Avg. Salary of Top 10: $227,357: Annual Avg. Salary: $83,047: Highest Salary: $364,311: 75th ...

3 days ago · Knoxville has cut ties with Turn Up Knox, the nonprofit it recruited in 2022 to connect those at-risk for gun violence with the resources they need to break the cycle. Now, the future of violence ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Zoo Knoxville has a long history with red pandas, having cared for them since 1978. As one of the leaders in red panda conservation, the zoo has welcomed more than 110 red panda births and has ...

Feb 3, 2025 · The board will vote on his contract at 5 p.m. Feb. 6 at 500 W. Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville. Rysewyk was named superintendent in summer 2022 to replace the retiring Bob Thomas. From the start ...