New Web site makes Cumberland Plateau more accessible
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009
Nothing cures the winter blahs like a visit to the Cumberland Plateau, a land of waterfalls, river gorges, and the largest concentration of caves in Tennessee.
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more Health and Fitness
- Playtime: Jan. 15
- About the plateau (1)
- Some gyms cut fees for January boost (4)
- Oak Ridge's 80-year-old 'Fitness Guru' celebrated
Entrepreneur's positive thinking results in line of salad dressings
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
The way in which parents embrace life will shape their children's future. Hazel Tippo of Knoxville is proof of that. The New Jersey native is the daughter of the late Theodore Merritt, a man she described as a true entrepreneur who "liked his eggs and his life sunny side up."
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- Fiber-rich beans are healthy, fast and cheap
- How to keep grilled shrimp juicy
- Food briefs: Jan. 15 (1)
- Bites: Jan. 15
Business Spotlight: Stony Clay Station
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009
Stony Clay Station, on Highway 11E near Dixie Lee Junction in Lenoir City, is housed in a nondescript building. However, inside is a gallery that contains handcrafted pieces of pottery. Each piece was created by owner Melissa Ball and fellow artist Benjamin Qualls. Full story »
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- Asbury: Recycling honor for elementary school
- Drinnen: Treading on new ground with gym membership
- Loudon County ministry gives the gift of prayer one quilt at a time (2)
- School briefs: Jan. 14
Weekly section School Matters highlights education hot topics
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009
Picture a PTA meeting. One that involves the entire community and one that's mercifully free of the boring rigmarole. Wishful thinking? Think again. Meet School Matters. It's the Knoxville News Sentinel's new weekly section discussing all things education - with your input. (2 Comments) | Full story »
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- Alapo: Student is perfect on ACT (1)
- New weekly School Matters section to incorporate textme
- Spotlight: Jenna Mire 12th grade, Knoxville Catholic High School
- Five things to do: Jan. 13
Coming Sunday: Actor Hal Holbrook comes to East Tennessee
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
Author Mark Twain, dead 99 years, still has plenty to say. Hal Holbrook, who’s portrayed Twain for 55 of his own years, remains ready to say it. Full story »
more Features
- Proper care can extend the life of linens (1)
- Cutting back: 'Nice to haves' first to go
- Metal sculptor breathes creations to life in New Tazewell studio (8)
- Exhibit showcases black citizens' World War II contributions
New book researches links between JFK shooting, other events
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009
A new, heavily researched book on John F. Kennedy's murder and its investigation sees links with a bagful of sensational stories, from President Johnson's fear of a nuclear attack by the Soviets to the killing of Martin Luther King Jr.
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more Books
- Book on wisdom offers few insights
- Hughs: Good books on 2009 list (3)
- Therapist creates puzzle book for seniors
- Short quotes and book notes: Jan. 11
New York's Chinatown offers a sample of culture, at New Year or anytime
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009
NEW YORK - The Year of the Ox begins Jan. 26 and stores all over Chinatown are selling bright red decorations to mark the new year. But while it's easy to pick up cheap souvenirs at shops around the neighborhood, it's also worth spending a day seeking out the unfamiliar. You can sample new dishes, listen to a two-stringed fiddle called an erhu, or visit a Buddhist temple.
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- A dream and then some: Managing an island hotel
- Bomb planter kills self in Aspen
- Artist in emerging Chattanooga arts district creates sculptures from castaways
- Versace house tour, overnight stays come with hefty price tags
Gardner-Howell: Happy ending to book club search
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009
I never knew how much fun a book club could be.
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more Life Columnists
- Rosson: Economy has taken a bite out of item's value
- Good Cents: Savings await when groceries get a second chance
- Birdlife: Tennessee rarities were a birder's dream
- Hughs: Good books on 2009 list (3)
Local church briefs: Jan. 17
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009
n Valley View Baptist Church - Concert with Voices Won, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 3521 Old Valley View Drive. Free. Info: 865-523-0062.
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more Religion
- Folks want shades of gray on abortion debate
- Restoration House builds up single-parent families
- Knoxville families return to Liberia to build school, help community (2)
- Cowboy churches rope in new Christians
Playtime: Jan. 17
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009
ARTS AND HISTORY"A Night With the Arts" is 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Knoxville College Colston's Center for the Performing Arts. The free event celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Among the performances is the new production "Walk, Don't Ride: A Celebration of the Fight For Equailty." Presented by the theater group The WordPlayers, "Walk, Don't Ride" focuses on events that shaped the American Civil Rights movement.
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more Family
- Kids' art class at McMinn museum
- Tests will get to root of cat's seizures
- Kid Tips: Life skills learned through play
- | Abigail and William top list of top Knox County baby names (8)
William, Emma state's top 2008 baby names, + 1 Barack Obama
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
| NASHVILLE - There were lots of little Emmas who arrived in Tennessee last year and very many Williams. (13 Comments) | Full story »
more People
- Holidays end, but memories of special times linger
- Debutantes gather for tea at Orangery
- Marriages: Jan. 4
- Births: Jan. 4
Rosson: Economy has taken a bite out of item's value
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
Dear Mr. Rosson:I was given this cookie jar by a friend of my mother's many years ago. It is in perfect condition. On the bottom is impressed "Patented Muggsy U.S.A.." I was told it was very valuable and am wondering if this is still true.
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more Home and Garden
- Garden workout as effective, less stressful than other exercise options
- Playtime: Jan. 9
- Rosson: Piece more Georgian than Chippendale
- Green intentions for home, garden
Skirts' fullness hide holiday mistakes
Monday, Jan. 12, 2009
We don't get to say it often in fashion, but the bigger the better. Full, flouncy skirts, the kind with layers of tulle underneath, or thick pleats and folds, instantly draw eyes to your hourglass figure - even if you don't have one.
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more Style
- Swarovski family member launches new jewelry line
- Heirlooms are worth storing, junk is not
- Skinny legs go into fashion hibernation
- Dressy jacket gets second life when paired with jeans
Beauty in small wonders captured
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Its yellow wings spread wide, the cloudless sulphur butterfly remains beautiful even in death. Full story »
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