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Pilot, Haslam family to donate new fields

KNOXVILLE — Pilot Flying J, in collaboration with company CEO Jimmy Haslam and the Haslam family, is expected to announce a multimillion dollar gift on Wednesday that will provide synthetic turf fields, running tracks and academic money to high schools under Knox County Schools' umbrella.

 

Alcohol, lack of seat belt cited in fatal crash

Alcohol and failure to wear a seat belt were cited by authorities as factors in a West Knox County crash that killed a 58-year-old man over the weekend.

 

Knoxville 48 out of 326 best college towns

Knoxville ranked high on new WalletHub study of best college towns in America.

 

KPD moonlighting probe prompts policy changes

Knoxville's mayor and police chief are expected today to announce policy changes for officers working extra jobs.

 

Magpies withdraws appeal for roof sign

The appeal to put a dancing egg and butter on the Central Street building was set to go before City Council Tuesday evening.

 

Victims of Sevier County crash ID'd

Police have identified the victims of Thursday's Sevier County crash, which left two dead and two injured.

 

UT counsels target of Christmas controversy

KNOXVILLE — The author of the University of Tennessee’s holiday party guidelines that sparked a national controversy accusing the school of a “war on Christmas” won’t be writing such suggestions anymore, UT officials said Tuesday.

 

Live updates: UT students hold 'study-in'

UT students are holding a "study-in" on campus to show support for Chancellor Jimmy Cheek and Vice Chancellor Rickey Hall.

 

UT extends Aramark dining contract to 2027

Amid concerns on campus about dining and privization of facilities services, the University of Tennessee extended the dining contract with Aramark to 2027.

 

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