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James White’s Fort stands on a hill in Knoxville. This is a snippet of what early Knoxville looked like in the early 1780s. All established by James White. “So he is the founder of Knoxville,” Robert ...
The collective mood is bouncing between optimism and pessimism over the realization the ambitious effort to reconnect communities just got harder.
Thompson Photo Products closes, but Jim Thompson's photos continue to impact Knoxville and East Tennessee history.
Exploring historical maps can send you down a fascinating rabbit hole — especially when you’re trying to trace streets that existed before the interstate reshaped the city. I’ve tried to pinpoint my ...
Knoxville is having a musical moment thanks to Kelsea Ballerini and emerging artists like Adeem the Artist, Briston Maroney, Yves Tumor and others.
The myth that the Great Smoky Mountains protect Knoxville and East Tennessee from tornadoes is not true. Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to ...
Around 85,000 acres across the state, including pockets of the Cherokee National Forest, are currently protected under the ...
Which communities were affected by East Tennessee flooding This map shows key rivers − French Broad, Nolichucky and Pigeon − and dams that were hit hard by the floods.
A wet, mild Tennessee winter could mean more bugs this summer. Here's what to know and how to keep your home pest-free.
The myth that the Great Smoky Mountains protect Knoxville and East Tennessee from tornadoes is not true. Nearly half of East Tennessee tornadoes occur during the night, making it more difficult to ...