Tennessee man faces federal arson charges in connection to fire during protest


NASHVILLE, TN - A criminal complaint issued today charged Wesley Somers, 25, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, with malicious destruction of property using fire or explosives.
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UT can be a beacon of light
By UT President Randy Boyd


Racism – a word that has divided our country and our world for decades. As we’ve watched the nation’s events unfold in the recent wrongful death of George Floyd, our hearts are deeply grieved. So many in our country are asking the important question, “What can we do?”
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New stores, new jobs in Knoxville Full story	Cades Cove experiment with vehicle-free Wednesdays begins June 17 Full story
Woman indicted, charged with stealing $500k from her former employer Full story	City completes Magnolia Avenue streetscape upgrades Full story

Secretary Hargett launches statewide poll official recruitment campaign for August Electio
NASHVILLE, TN – Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces a new statewide campaign to recruit poll officials for the August 6 State and Federal Primary and County General Election.
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Motorcyclist killed near Park Headquarters
GATLINBURG, TN - Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision along Newfound Gap Road near Park Headquarters.
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Bigger than Niagara Falls – at least by one measurement	UT Gardens’ May 2020 Plant

Harold Cannon appointed Director of Engineering
KNOXVILLE - W. Harold Cannon Jr., president and co-founder of Cannon & Cannon Inc., has been appointed by Mayor Indya Kincannon as the City’s Director of Engineering.
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