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Jul. 11, 2018

Tennessee Theatre surprises its 2 millionth guest

After undergoing a nearly $30 million renovation and officially reopening Jan. 14, 2005, Knoxville’s beloved Tennessee Theatre has welcomed 2 million guests. On July 10, the first night of the six-day run of the Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon,”
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Jul. 10, 2018

Knoxville Area Urban League seeks public input at ‘Recode Knoxville’ meetings

The public is invited to provide input for “Recode Knoxville,” a zoning project that that will impact the changes allowed on urban property in the City of Knoxville over the next 50 years. Community residents, property owners and neighborhood organizations
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Jul. 10, 2018

Pilot Flying J celebrates National Hot Dog Day

Pilot Flying J is treating all guests to a free hot dog in celebration of National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday, July 18. Guests who download or open the myPilot app July 18 will find a coupon to redeem for
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Jul. 05, 2018

Autocorrect mistakes are annoying but can be avoided

We’ve all had the experience where we’re writing out an important text to our friends, mom or coworker and suddenly you look back at what was sent and realize one of the words was autocorrected to something completely different, often
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Jul. 03, 2018

U.S. Cellular offers tips for tackling data drain

Smartphone users don’t have to be music mavens, social media savants or gaming gurus to realize apps can drain data. One hour of social media browsing consumes up to 90MB1 and high-quality YouTube streaming for that same time frame eats
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Jul. 02, 2018

Children’s Faith Pediatrics joins Summit Medical Group

Children’s Faith Pediatrics in Knoxville has joined Summit Medical Group, East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization, as Summit expands its pediatric care services in addition to adult and family medicine across the region. “Children’s Faith Pediatrics has an outstanding reputation
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Jun. 29, 2018

Practice fireworks safety, know the law on Independence Day

Sparklers, firecrackers and Roman candles are a traditional part of Fourth of July and Independence Day celebrations and gatherings. But fireworks also are dangerous explosives that cause millions of dollars in property damage and nearly 10,000 emergency room visits nationally
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Jun. 26, 2018

Big Ears Festival 2019 announces artist additions

Regarded as one of the most unique and eagerly anticipated cultural gatherings in the world – “a music festival with a rare vision” (The New York Times) – Big Ears Festival will return in 2019 with its 8th edition, taking
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Jun. 25, 2018

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation elects board officers

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) elected 2018-19 officers for the Board of Commissioners at its annual meeting May 31. John Winemiller, managing partner of intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould’s Knoxville office, will continue for a second year as
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Jun. 19, 2018

Knoxville Symphony to perform at the Kennedy Center in 2020

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is one of just four orchestras selected to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., during “SHIFT: A Festival of American Orchestras” from March 23-29, 2020. The Kennedy Center and
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