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Companies expand advertising to Knoxville's Hispanic population

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:49
We're used to seeing billboards in English in East Tennessee, but a growing number of companies are starting to advertise in Spanish.

Knox Superintendent looks to revoke tenure from below-bar teachers

Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:30
In what was unheard of under the previous administration, Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. James McIntyre is asking the Board of Education to consider stripping another Knox County teacher of her tenure.

Tell Us: Do you trust social media information?

Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 18:16
Do you trust the information you read on social network sites like Twitter and Facebook? Does social media face the same accuracy guidelines as print and broadcast media?

HomeGrown: Sam Venable, Knoxville News Sentinel Humor Columnist

Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 16:57
You've most likely seen his byline and read his humor, but how well do you know Knoxville News Sentinel Columnist Sam Venable?

Top 5: Mexican Restaurants; Viewer Pics: Tennessee Spirit

Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 15:46
When you get a craving for chips and salsa, where do you go?

This week on 10News at 5, we're looking for East Tennessee's best Mexican restaurants!  Who serves up the best?  You can tell us

Police: Clothes helped identify suspect in fatal cafeteria shooting

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 14:54
Knoxville police said Tuesday that community tips about the clothes he wore helped them identify Michael Chesney, 54, as a suspect in a fatal shooting at a cafeteria last week.

Former mayor gives $50,000 toward purchase of Knoxville park addition

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 13:17
Victor Ashe, former ambassador and former Knoxville mayor, gave a $50,000 check to help with the purchase of an addition to the park that bears his name.

Get on the bus and get ready for Week 2 - ESPN.com

bing real estate - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 12:16
The Dash is noticing a Pac-10 trend here -- another reason for the Ducks to be nervous about that sojourn to Knoxville. But at least ... where he is president of Weber Commercial Real Estate Services. Weber did not ...

KPD: Clothing ties man shot by police to restaurant shooting, ballistics tests underway

Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 12:11
Investigators with the Knoxville Police Department are continuing to gather evidence and release information that ties a 54 year old man who was shot by police last week to the fatal shooting at the S & S Cafeteria

Man escapes early morning Knoxville house fire

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 10:53
A Knoxville man escaped a fire safely Tuesday after waking up to smoke alarms in his house.

UT-K welcomes first MBA Entrepreneur Fellows

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 10:09
UT-Knoxville is kicking off its MBA Entrepreneur Fellow program this fall, where students are paid to start a business while earning their degrees.

Roaches bomb Knoxville buffet score

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 09:52
Little roaches were a big problem at the lowest scoring Knoxville restaurant when a health inspector came calling.

Sevier County Fair hoping to rebound from last year

More Local News - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 07:34
Sevier County opened its annual fair on Labor Day with hopes for a pickup in attendance over last year.

Corker, Alexander among 25 wealthiest in Congress - Chattanooga Times Free Press

bing real estate - Tue, 09/07/2010 - 02:57
a Chattanooga-based real estate development company where he worked after graduating from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Corker, the former Chattanooga mayor who earned his fortune building retail and ...

S&L in city keeps lending - Chattanooga Times Free Press

bing real estate - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:58
the company has opened branches in Knoxville and Murfreesboro, Tenn ... more people are looking for auto and real estate loans, executives said. With the addition of the two new branches and the Hixson expansion,

Labor Day weekend boosts Sevier County tourism industry

Local News - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:40
Smoky Meadow's Lodge in Pigeon Forge booked more rooms this past weekend than last Labor Day weekend.  In fact, the hotel had no vacancies Saturday night.

Local egg producer benefitting from national egg recall

Local News - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:36

National salmonella outbreak in eggs has increased demand for "cage-free" eggs from East Tennessee.  Farmer Jerry Swafford says he can't keep up with demand for his Tennessee Valley Egg label.

 

Jack Russell terrier saves owners life

More Local News - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:00
A Roane County woman credits her Jack Russell terrier with saving her life.

Sevier County Fair hoping to rebound from last year

More Local News - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 22:55
On Labor Day, Sevier County opened their annual fair.

Tennessee Valley Fair extends advanced ticket sales until Tuesday

More Local News - Mon, 09/06/2010 - 22:44
The Tennessee Valley Fair gets underway in Knoxville on Friday. The fair has extended the window for advanced ticket sales until Tuesday at 4:30pm.
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