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Well, here comes another silly site...Downtown condo developer files bankruptcy
Crown Court Partnership filed for Chapter 11 protection last month. Lynn Tarpy, an attorney for the partnership, said it was the developer of the Crown Court condos, at 535 Locust St.
Safety is stressed for Fourth revelers
Along with a designated driver, Knoxville Fire Department spokesman Capt. D.J. Corcoran recommends getting a designated lighter for the Fourth of July holiday.
One dead after shooting at deli
KNOXVILLE - A fatal shooting led to a car chase, crash and search through the woods in East Knoxville this afternoon, authorities said.
My Front Yard program provides loans to fix up homes in Empowerment Zone
Lately, Quintel Henry has been driving a little slower on Linden Avenue. Her speedometer falls as she drives up to her home, admiring the curb appeal of the revamped pink house. Built in 1993 as a Habitat for Humanity project, some parts of the house had fallen into gradual disrepair. But because of Knoxville's My Front Yard program, she doesn't have to worry about that anymore. New white metal ...
Oak Ridge residents, chamber at odds over roadwork
OAK RIDGE - A battle over an Oak Ridge Turnpike improvement project pits residents of two subdivisions near the roadway against the city's Chamber of Commerce leadership.
Haslam campaign raises $200K at event
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam's campaign for governor reported raising $200,000 at a Monday night event, just ahead of today's deadline for the first financial disclosures required from the candidates.
State briefs: June 29
Authorities Sunday night recovered the body of a 3-year-old boy who wandered away from a birthday party and drowned at a West Knox County park.
Locals reminded of how damaging storms can be
For two years, East Tennesseans lived through a drought. Now they're remembering what it's like to endure repeated storms and downpours. Just ask Buford Durham of Florence, Ala. While in Pigeon Forge on June 18, the roof of the Holiday Terrace Inn came off during a thunderstorm, shattering the windshield and crushing the roof of his red 2006 Suzuki Forenza. "I'm having a hardship right now about ...
There are many options for saving money on funerals
Unless you have arranged a funeral recently, you may have no idea what dying costs these days. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of an adult funeral in Tennessee is $7,807. That figure may sound high, but funeral industry insider Sylvia Loner says it actually is low.
Drugs, violence and UT: Robberies, sales and homicide incidents dismay authorities
In the last two months, UT students have been involved in several violent drug-related incidents, on campus and off. While small-time drug use is not unusual among some students, robberies, high-stakes drug sales and homicide are rare.