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Gaylord Opryland's 'A Country Christmas'

Last Updated: 6:04 PM 12/01/08 - Here's a link to more information about Gaylord Opryland's "A Country Christmas." (Full Story)
Traffic in East Tennessee for big travel day

Last Updated: 4:54 AM 11/28/08 - Wednesday November 26Th was the big day across the U.S. The day millions packed their bags and hit the road for some Thanksgiving fun. (Full Story)
Fat loss capsule recalled due to undeclared drug ingredient

Last Updated: 3:03 PM 11/26/08 - Fashion Sanctuary is recalling all lot codes of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10 count blister cards. (Full Story)
Dietary supplement recalled due to undeclared drug ingredient

Last Updated: 3:01 PM 11/26/08 - November 24, 2008--- Balanced Health Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling STARCAPS DIET SYSTEM DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, Lot 12/2011 – 84810, sold in 30 capsule plastic bottles. (Full Story)
Phase II of FluMist in-school clinics vegins Dec. 2

Last Updated: 2:06 PM 11/26/08 - Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will begin Phase II of the in-school FluMist influenza vaccine program on Tues., Dec. 2. (Full Story)
Where to eat out on Thanksgiving

Last Updated: 6:03 PM 11/25/08 - For some of us, cooking and cleaning on Thanksgiving are not exactly what we have in mind for "holiday fun."
Luckily, some area restaurants are open on Thursday to give people all the fixings without all the hassle.
(Full Story)
Alcoa warns of possible water testing scams

Last Updated: 4:52 PM 11/24/08 - In response to customer concerns, the City of Alcoa Public Works & Engineering Department issued a warning today to its water customers to be aware of persons calling regarding free water testing. (Full Story)
UT Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert "The Nutcracker"
Last Updated: 8:46 PM 11/22/08 - UT Chamber Orchestra
Holiday Concert "The Nutcracker"

Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 p.m. (Full Story)
Know It All...About Knoxville! November 21-28
Last Updated: 11:33 AM 11/21/08 - Here's what’s happening in and around Knoxville for the week of NOVEMBER 21-28, 2008. (Full Story)
KUB announces payment center holiday schedule

Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/20/08 - In observance of the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays, some of KUB’s payments centers will be closed. (Full Story)
The Eagles' concert in Knoxville rescheduled for Jan. 20

Last Updated: 1:51 PM 11/20/08 - The Eagles have rescheduled their Knoxville, TN concert to Tuesday January 20th at the Thompson-Boling Arena. (Full Story)
UT undergrad admissions application deadline Dec. 1

Last Updated: 10:59 AM 11/19/08 - Officials at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are reminding prospective freshmen that the deadline to apply for admission is now Dec. 1 -- two months earlier than in the past. (Full Story)
RECALL: GE recalling 244,000 wall ovens

Last Updated: 11:35 PM 11/18/08 - About 244,000 GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore wall ovens manufactured in the United States by GE Consumer & Industrial have been recalled. (Full Story)
Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips

Last Updated: 3:06 PM 11/18/08 - Most of us are so busy around Thanksgiving that we barely get our to-do list accomplished and the house de-cluttered before company arrives. (Full Story)
Coats for the Cold

Last Updated: 2:40 PM 11/18/08 - In cold weather, the a warm coat is an important thing to have, but not everyone can afford one. (Full Story)
Lean Cuisine meals recalled, may contain foriegn objects

Last Updated: 1:55 PM 11/18/08 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. (Full Story)
Black Bear Jamboree in Pigeon Forge

Last Updated: 5:03 PM 11/17/08 - We are a little more than a month away from Christmas, and it's about time you got into the Christmas spirit. (Full Story)
Google tracks flu-related searchers, maps flu trends

Last Updated: 5:48 PM 11/13/08 - The Google Internet search engine is able to track the number of people conducting flu symptom-related searches, and it knows the state where the search originated. (Full Story)
Know it All . . .about Knoxville! November 14-21

Last Updated: 4:49 PM 11/13/08 - What’s happening in and around Knoxville for the week of NOVEMBER 14-21, 2008 (Full Story)
Eye on Entertainment - Nov. 14 thru 16

Last Updated: 4:28 PM 11/13/08 - Here are a few links to things going on this weekend in "Eye on Entertainment." (Full Story)
Tennessee receives failing grade from March of Dimes

Last Updated: 6:28 PM 11/12/08 - The state of Tennessee received a failing grade from the March of Dimes in what will be an annual Premature Birth Report Card.
The "F" grade shows how the state is facing a crisis level of premature births that is driving up health care costs and special education budgets.
(Full Story)
Beware of scammers claiming to be the IRS

Last Updated: 5:31 PM 11/12/08 - The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail.

* The IRS does not request detailed personal information through e-mail.

* The IRS does not send e-mail requesting your PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts. (Full Story)

FBI warns of new e-mail scam

Last Updated: 11:41 PM 11/13/08 - You may have received e-mails in the past claiming that you are the possible recipient of millions of dollars. (Full Story)
Black Friday Sales

Last Updated: 3:37 PM 10/29/08 - Local retailer, Sears, had possible Black Friday sales leaked to multiple Black Friday web sites. (Full Story)
Nestle Strawberry Powder recalled

Last Updated: 3:13 PM 11/11/08 - Hawaii health officials are warning consumers about Nestle Nesquik Strawberry Powder that may contain small fragments of aluminum.
(Full Story)
Alabama-based Zeigler issues food recall

Last Updated: 5:22 PM 11/10/08 - An Alabama company is recalling more than 28,000 pounds of hot dog products sent to markets in five Southern states. (Full Story)
Museum of Appalachia to honor veterans, military

Last Updated: 2:16 PM 11/07/08 - In honor of our country’s armed forces, the Museum of Appalachia will offer free admission to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Full Story)
BREDESEN ANNOUNCES NEW WEB RESOURCE TO HELP TENNESSEE FAMILIES

Last Updated: 11:41 AM 11/07/08 - Governor Phil Bredesen announced today the state of Tennessee has launched a new “Help for Tennessee Families” Web site designed to help citizens in these difficult economic times with information about finding a job, job training, access to health care services, and tips for reducing energy and transportation costs. (Full Story)
Eye on Entertainment - Nov. 7 thru. 9

Last Updated: 1:36 PM 11/06/08 - Here are a few things going on this weekend in and around Knoxville. (Full Story)
Know it All . . .about Knoxville! November 7 - 14

Last Updated: 1:26 PM 11/06/08 - The Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC) compiles this schedule of events. The listing contains company information as well as event information related to tourism in the Knoxville/Knox County area. (Full Story)
Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education

Last Updated: 11:52 AM 11/04/08 - Here's a link to more information about the Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education and their upcoming 2008 TAFCE State Conference. (Full Story)
Election Day: Tennessee voter information

Last Updated: 5:32 PM 11/04/08 - Here are some links to information you might need to know before heading to the polls. (Full Story)
UT Grad returns to Knoxville for Sushi benefit

Last Updated: 12:08 AM 11/03/08 - She may be best known as the sister of actress Melanie Griffith.

But Tracy Griffith has her own claim to fame, she's among the few women certified as a sushi chef! (Full Story)
"Project Patriot"

Last Updated: 4:39 PM 11/01/08 - More than 100 American Soldiers recovering from injuries at a German Medical Center will soon be receiving a very special package.
(Full Story)
Recalls, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008

Last Updated: 4:12 PM 10/31/08 - Whether you're writing a paper for class, doing some woodwork, or blending a smoothie, here's some information on recalls that could affect you. (Full Story)
Halloween figurines recalled due to lead levels in paint

Last Updated: 3:13 PM 10/30/08 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 14, 000 Casper the Friendly Ghost (c) Halloween mini-figurines due to high levels of lead paint. (Full Story)
Ghost tealight holders recalled due to fire, burn hazard

Last Updated: 3:00 PM 10/30/08 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 30,000 Trade Associates Group ghost tealight holders due to a fire and burn hazard. (Full Story)
Tredmills recalled due to fall hazard

Last Updated: 2:53 PM 10/30/08 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 19,000 Cybex treadmills because they can unexpectedly speed up, causing a fall hazard. (Full Story)
Know it All . . .about Knoxville! Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2008

Last Updated: 2:45 PM 10/30/08 - What’s happening in and around Knoxville for the week of OCTOBER 31- NOVEMBER 7, 2008 (Full Story)
Halloween rules apply to certain sex offenders

Last Updated: 5:17 PM 10/27/08 - The big thing is, that not all sex offenders have rules for Halloween, but the ones that do, have some very particular rules.
(Full Story)
Ghosts stories abound at Smokies museum

Last Updated: 12:15 PM 10/27/08 - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will feature stories about ghosts and witches during a Halloween event at the Mountain Farm Museum. (Full Story)
Windows users urged to install critical update to fix urgent security risk

Last Updated: 4:51 PM 10/24/08 - If you are a Microsoft Windows user Microsoft has announced a critical security alert, and you need to update your computer as soon as possible. (Full Story)
Recall issued for Japanese noodles tainted with insecticide

Last Updated: 3:07 PM 10/24/08 - One of Japan's largest instant noodle makers has issued a nationwide recall after a woman ate a cup of noodles found to be tainted with an insecticide. (Full Story)
Know it All . . .about Knoxville! October 24-31

Last Updated: 11:22 AM 10/24/08 - Want to know what’s happening in and around Knoxville for the week of OCTOBER 24 - 31, 2008? Here's a list. (Full Story)
"HearthScares"

Last Updated: 9:36 PM 10/23/08 - The Mysteries, Whispers & Secrets of Old Knoxville. (Full Story)
Eye on Entertainment - Oct. 24 thru 26

Last Updated: 3:26 PM 10/23/08 - Helping you keep an Eye on Entertainment, here are a few things going on in the Knoxville area this weekend. (Full Story)
September 2008 county unemployment rates; Rates increase in 84 counties

Last Updated: 3:23 PM 10/23/08 - Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September 2008 was released last week at 7.2 percent, 0.6 percentage point higher than the August rate of 6.6 percent. The United States unemployment rate for the month of September was 6.1 percent. (Full Story)
Building permits down across East Tennessee

Last Updated: 3:04 PM 10/23/08 - The number of building permits issued across East Tennessee is down considerably since 2007. (Full Story)
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
Last Updated: 2:06 PM 10/23/08 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 35,500 LeapFrog gaming systems due to a burn hazard. (Full Story)
Gas grills recalled for inspection, repair due to fire, burn hazard

Last Updated: 2:06 PM 10/22/08 - The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 47,000 Fiesta Blue Ember gas grills for inspection and repair due to a fire and burn hazard.
(Full Story)
Featured Links
Cowboy Mounted Shooting
The World Championship of Cowboy Mounted Shooting took place over the weekend. As a sport, it’s fairly new with competitions formally beginning in 1991.

Mounted shooters use a .45 caliber single action revolver like those used in the Wild West. Riders take their horses around the arena with a predetermined pattern and shoot at balloons.

The Black Friday Website
"TheBlackFriday.com is one of the most popular sources of black friday sale information. The website has been featured on various TV channels, newspapers, radio stations and magazines."
Oct 14, 2008 - Hospital Grades
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary
Blount County Earth Round-Up
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Social Security Administration
American Cancer Society Helps You Cut The Fat
Covenant Health Check
>Colorectal Cancer
2008 Knoxville Teen Summit
Dogwood Arts Festival
Full information on the Dogwood Arts Festival and Dogwood trails.
Knoxville Chamber
Dogwood Arts Festival
SEC Sports