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Opinion: Gloria Johnson is a public servant who deserves our vote for U.S. Senate
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Johnny Majors, a legendary coach for the Tennessee football team and member of the College Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 85.
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The death of 22-year-old Pierce Corcoran has brought home to Knoxville the heated national debate over illegal immigration and the need for a border wall.
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Knoxville's Ovi Kabir stands up for Nicole Anthony after she was bullied on 'Big Brother'
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Tennessee House passes bill along party lines to ban pride flags in public schools
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Last night 25-year-old Knoxville native @KelseaBallerini became the Grand Ole Opry’s youngest member.
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Rep. Tim Burchett sued in federal court over false tweet about Kansas City shooting
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Knoxville's Emily Ann Roberts goes for the win on "The Voice." @emilyann_music @NBCTheVoice
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The exciting news here: Pal's Sudden Service, a cult favorite in East Tennessee, says they're looking for property in Knoxville.
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How Kirby Connell became a Tennessee baseball cult hero: A children's hospital and a tube of mustache wax
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Tennessee football shouldn't just refuse to pay former football coach Jeremy Pruitt. It should sue him for damages, writes columnist John Adams.
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The Tennessee Three will be on stage on a critical night at the Chicago convention, just before Vice President Kamala Harris' speech.
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Three seniors from @AustinEastHS were surprised with more than just admission to @UTKnoxville today.How they got here:
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UT Vols coach Rick Barnes named Knoxville News Sentinel Sportsperson of the Year
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Knox County votes to close bars to fight the spread of coronavirus
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Here's Charlie's Friday cartoon. What do you think? More Charlie Daniel:
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City Council approves stadium, Tennessee Smokies are coming back to Knoxville
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Editorial endorsement: Phil Bredesen's fair-mindedness, independence and civility make him the right choice for the U.S. Senate.
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Ovi Kabir, former 'Big Brother' star, to run as a Democrat against state Rep. Rick Staples
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Democrat Gloria Johnson won the Tennessee House District 90 election. More winners:
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Tennessee's newest specialty license plate features Lady Vols legendary coach Pat Summitt
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The bill would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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Opinion: Burchett foolishness doesn't end. This isn't the leader we knew 15 years ago | Ashe
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Tennessee is a solidly red state and incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn easily defeated Democrat Gloria Johnson.
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Chris Lofton’s No. 5 should hang in the rafters of Thompson-Boiling
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Rep. Tim Burchett's bill to stop money from going to 'dadgum Taliban' passes U.S. House
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Knoxville Rep. Gloria Johnson: Race cost my colleagues their positions
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Baby bear rescued from Nolichucky River on a raft http://t.co/givhQtvWfw
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What has happened to US Rep. Tim Burchett in Washington? | Victor Ashe
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Knox County Schools superintendent: Teachers don't need to carry guns
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Indya Kincannon defeats Eddie Mannis to become the new mayor of Knoxville
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Rick Barnes staying with Tennessee basketball after UCLA flirtation
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'In God We Trust' now must be displayed in all TN public schools
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Yassin Terou, owner of Yassin's Falafel House, named News Sentinel Person of the Year
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It’s an unprecedented showing of representation by LGBT people in a Tennessee general election, setting up the General Assembly to likely have at least one gay member. #NationalComingOutDay
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Tennessee Smokies owner Randy Boyd makes first pitch for downtown Knoxville stadium
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Fulton's K.J. Roper honors cousin who died in bus crash http://t.co/vFlDv5piCS
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Player dying of cancer fulfills dream on court, receives the Pat Summitt courage award: http://t.co/54B8vJxKGt
http://t.co/kkFXfuiyh8.
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Kamala Day, a rally in support of presidential-elect Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, draws a large crowd in Market Square.
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The Vols have topped the Associated Press poll for the second time in program history.
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'Being a Tennessee fan probably saved my life': Teen lost in the ocean spotted by his orange UT fishing shirt
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Kamala Harris' run for president has Black Knoxville voters ‘very optimistic,’ eager to vote
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Marsha Blackburn surges to 8-point lead over Phil Bredesen in new CBS poll
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The senior citizens visiting the Sevier County Senior Center on Monday morning got a surprise visitor.
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University of Tennessee: No action against law professor Glenn Reynolds (@instapundit) over Charlotte tweet
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Yassin Terou on arrest: 'The way I was treated, nobody should be going through it'
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Family: Football player charged in cheerleader's slaying refused to accept breakup
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Mayor Glenn Jacobs was stumping for Trump in Iowa as snowstorm buried Knox County
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A giraffe calf was born at Zoo Knoxville on Monday morning, the first there in 17 years😍
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Christian Moore smashed his way to one of the best seasons in Tennessee baseball history as the Vols won the program's first national championship.
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Pennsylvania students inspired by UT shirt wear orange against bullying
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'Only Vladimir Putin would appreciate' Burchett's vote to defund NATO | Victor Ashe
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Dolly Parton announces $1,000 per month donation for fire victims | Full story:
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East Tennessee Children's Hospital dedicates NICU room in Emma Walker's honor
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Crying East Tennessee boy's viral anti-bullying video attracts attention of Vols, Titans
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Admiral Schofield: It's a blessing to call myself a Tennessee Vol
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Rick Barnes named US Basketball Writers Association National Coach of the Year
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Grant Williams repeats as SEC player of the year to lead Tennessee basketball honors
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Corker: I 'plan to vote to confirm' Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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"Catfish" recap: Knoxville man thought he was dating Katy Perry for 6 years, finally accepts hard truth.
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Timelapse of #CheckerNeyland Stadium by photographer Adam Lau: http://t.co/7OTtUIt85H
http://t.co/0NYB2J1SUI.
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Democrat Gloria Johnson has been reelected to the Tennessee House, but this time in the 90th District because of redrawn maps.
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A Cracker Barrel turned away Grayson Fritts and his church group, citing the restaurant chain's zero-tolerance policy for "discriminatory treatment or harassment of any sort."
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Over 60 Tennessee athletes delivered supplies and meet with evacuated residents in Gatlinburg on Friday.
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UDATED: East Tennessee boy's heartbreaking message about bullying gets support from @DaleJr , @KelseaBallerini
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Bill Lee's story, his faith and his refusal to air attack ads resonated with voters
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Want a Tennessee football season? Then wear your mask, Phillip Fulmer says
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Pride of the Southland band wears shirts with UT logo worn by bullied Tennessee football fan
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President Trump's Chattanooga rally line began forming at 2 a.m.
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Harrison Ford stops at Knoxville's Pete's Coffee Shop on Wednesday morning
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Rep. Tim Burchett should quit wasting time talking about impeaching Biden | Victor Ashe
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Knoxville store's 'Make UT Football Great Again' hats sell out on first day
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The top-ranked Vols triumphed over Vanderbilt in an 88-83 OT win.
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Blake Shelton shows his love for East Tennessee with 2-hour Ole Red Gatlinburg concert
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The Henley Bridge was lit up with purple lights until 9 p.m. Friday to honor the late music star Prince.
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Former Vol Josh Dobbs makes Steelers roster as backup quarterback
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General manager: 'All is fine' at Ripley's Aquarium | Continuing Gatlinburg wildfire coverage:
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Georgia State is the superior school going into its game against the Vols — change my mind
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Walter Nolen, the top football prospect in Tennessee, is committed to Texas A&M, but he will not sign with the Aggies on National Signing Day.
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Two years after suffering a panic attack at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships and having to pull out, Banic was standing at the top of the podium surrounded by teammates who never left her side in her darkest hours.
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Read Admiral Schofield's message in News Sentinel to Tennessee basketball fans
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