Experiencing solar eclipse in Great Smoky Mountains National Park requires preparation
GATLINBURG, TN — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are advising visitors coming to the park to view the 2017 Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21, to be prepared.
“A large number of people will be making Great Smoky Mountains National Park their destination for eclipse viewing on Monday,” said Chief Ranger, Steve Kloster. “We want to make sure everyone who comes here is as prepared as possible and understands that we expect traffic to be heavy and many park areas to be crowded...."
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White County TN, Sheriff, and County Personnel sued for a modern-day eugenics scheme
NASHVILLE, TN – This morning in Nashville attorneys announced comprehensive civil action against White County, White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe, and White County personnel. The suit claims they were involved in the resurgence of eugenics in our country, this time in sleepy White County TN. The lawsuit claims the Sheriff and county leaders conspired to violate the Constitutional rights of those they determined were "undesirable".
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TVA’s financial position maintains strength
KNOXVILLE ― The Tennessee Valley Authority reports $7.7 billion in operating revenues through the nine months ended June 30, 2017. This reflects a 5 percent increase from the same period a year ago.
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Arrowmont breaks ground for
new dormitory and main entrance |
South Dakota Airmen team up with South Korean, Japanese air forces |
Tennessee Volunteers football dedicate home
with Habitat for Humanity |
Big Clinch River cleanup collects
more than a ton of trash |
Fresh Coat Paint it Forward® Project means facelift for Knoxville school’s gym |
Polish slopestyle rider in world’s first backflip over Tour de Pologne peloton |
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Mentors needed to work with TN Promise students
NASHVILLE — tnAchieves, the partnering organization for Governor Bill Haslam’s TN Promise in 84 counties, is currently seeking volunteers to serve as mentors for its fourth class of TN Promise applicants.
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Tennessee cotton production forecast up 18 percent
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the August Crop Production report this week, showing Tennessee’s cotton production continuing to rebound.
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UTK Debate, Clayton Bradley Academy host debate camp
KNOXVILLE — UTK Debate is hosting a camp with Clayton Bradley Academy’s high school debate team.
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Volunteer Tennessee offers two funding opportunities
NASHVILLE — Volunteer Tennessee, Tennessee’s governor-appointed commission on volunteerism and service, is offering Volunteer Center and Youth Civic Engagement grants.
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