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Dolly for Tourism Commissioner? Candidates talk tourism at Dollywood

Dolly for Tourism Commissioner? Candidates talk tourism at Dollywood

"Tourism is our identity, it's how people see us, know us.  It really demonstrates our culture, our traditions, our talents," Rep. Zach Wamp, a Republican from Chattanooga said.

Woman to appeal $9 milion judgment in NC affair case

Woman to appeal $9 milion judgment in NC affair case

A jury this week awarded 60-year-old Cynthia Shackelford money for alienation of affection and other charges.

Knox church sues former pastor over missing money

Knox church sues former pastor over missing money

According to the suit, a Carpenter's Chapel audit showed $347,000 unaccounted for during Hobart Randalls "Randy" Tinch's 19-year tenure, which ended in 2008.

English-only push resurfaces

English-only push resurfaces

Sen. Jack Johnson, sponsor of the bill to allow private businesses to require only English in the workplace, said it's about safety and productivity.

10 News Anchor Abby Ham is

10 News Anchor Abby Ham is "Dancing with the Knoxville Stars"

!0 News Anchor Abby Ham is putting on her dancing shoes to do a little ditty for charity.

Vol-sectomies?  Few East Tennesseans interested in joining trend

Vol-sectomies? Few East Tennesseans interested in joining trend

Many clinics around the country are touting a huge increase in the number of vasectomies scheduled this week.  They credit the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Downtown Knoxville grocery store count goes from zero to three in a matter of months

Downtown Knoxville grocery store count goes from zero to three in a matter of months

Aisle Nine Grocery is set to open in the Old City in mid-April, offering a range of local, organic, and traditional brands

Dooley pleased with first day of practice with Vols

Dooley pleased with first day of practice with Vols

Derek Dooley said he liked the attitude and spirt of the Tennessee Volunteers in their first spring practice of his tenure as head coach.

'Davy Crockett' star Fess Parker dies at 85

'Davy Crockett' star Fess Parker dies at 85

Parker became every baby boomer's idol in the 1950s when he starred as the famous frontiersman.

Deadly lephrechaun robbery linked to Santa robbery

Deadly lephrechaun robbery linked to Santa robbery

Police have linked a deadly St. Patrick's Day bank robbery by a man in a leprechaun costume with a Christmastime bank holdup by a man in a Santa suit.

Voters to get constitutional amendment on hunting

Voters to get constitutional amendment on hunting

The House voted 90-1 in favor of the proposal sponsored by Republican Rep. Joe McCord of Maryville.

Bank robbery suspects, one clad as leprechaun, shot dead

Bank robbery suspects, one clad as leprechaun, shot dead

Two men – one dressed like a leprechaun – chose St. Patrick's Day to rob a Gallatin bank, firing at police who chased them down busy city streets.

New Heartland Series program to air in March

New Heartland Series program to air in March

The original program's cast and crew including host Bill Landry, videographer Doug Mills and producer Steve Dean have signed on to produce four special programs to run throughout the year.

Charges filed in report that baby was dropped in trash chute

Charges filed in report that baby was dropped in trash chute

Memphis police have charged a woman who reported that her 2-month-old child was dropped 11 stories down a trash chute.

March madness presidential picks: Obama likes the Lady Vols

March madness presidential picks: Obama likes the Lady Vols

President Barack Obama has filled out his NCAA tourney brackets.  He likes

Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky and Villanova in the men's Final Four, and picked Connecticut, Notre Dame, Stanford and Tennessee on the women's side

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