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Young-Williams Animal Center continues to make changes aimed at benefiting both adoptable animals and potential adopters. After lowering adoption fees earlier this month, the shelter is rolling out new hours of operation. Starting Monday, April 2, Young-Williams Animal Center will

The 14th annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon aims to reach 9,000 participants for the 2018 races taking place Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25. The 2017 race drew a then record-setting 8,938 participants. “As the largest competitive road race in East Tennessee, the

Animals to get new home after devastating December fire After a devastating fire last December, plans to rebuild the Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue started quickly since the surviving animals and new rescues would need a permanent home. Knoxville-based Johnson

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon needs volunteers for the March 24-25 race weekend to help participants hit the ground running for the event. “It takes 1,200 people to make the marathon weekend happen,” said Jason Altman, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon

Pilot Flying J on March 14 revealed the amount raised in support of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Life Is Why We Give™” campaign, presenting a total of $981,000 to AHA representatives at a celebration at the company’s headquarters in

David and Annie Colquitt of Knoxville, Tennessee, are purchasing The Swag, a popular mountain retreat near Waynesville, North Carolina. The Swag is located on 250 acres abutting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its award-winning accommodations, fine dining and spectacular

Young-Williams Animal Center currently is at critical capacity for adult dogs, 6 months and older. With dozens of dogs waiting for adoption, the shelter does not have available space to house and care for the lost, stray and surrendered animals

Knoxville’s first-ever Dragon Lights Festival starts Friday, March 16, and tickets are available now for the spectacular display of larger-than-life lanterns at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center. The festival, which will be held March 16-April 22, will run from 5:30-10

U.S. Cellular announced the winners of its third annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley at a celebration on March 5. The 10 finalists’ art was displayed in U.S. Cellular stores

With the goal to increase adoptions and save more animal lives, Young-Williams Animal Center is lowering its adoption fees indefinitely. New adoption fees include: Kittens: $100, reduced from $125. Kittens are also buy one, get one free. Adult cats (6