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13-05-2025
- Business
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'What's that?' How to ask Knox News for a cure to your Knoxville curiosity
Curiosity often starts with two words, one question: "What's that?" It seems like a question that's waiting around every corner in Knoxville, as flaggers guide motorists through new roadwork and construction equipment moves dirt on vacant properties to make room for modern projects. Curiosity killed the cat, so don't feel like you have to claw for answers all on your own. If you see new construction or anything funky around town, send an email to knowyourknox@ We'll work to get you an answer and may share our findings with Knox News readers! Here are some questions we've answered so far. A new project next to Sevier Avenue Burger Company will bring a four-story condo building to a prominent corner in South Knoxville. A Monolith Construction sign and fence recently popped up on the plot of land at 1108 Sevier Ave. A new student apartment complex is in the early stages of construction to add to the student housing market around the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knox News reported in April. The large concrete structure going up across the river from Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is for new apartments being built near the proposed pedestrian bridge site on the South Waterfront. (But will the pedestrian bridge still happen? That's iffier amid changes by the Trump administration.) The University of Tennessee at Knoxville broke ground in August 2024 on a new, $227 million Haslam College of Business building near the corner of Volunteer Boulevard and Cumberland Avenue. The state-of-the-art Haslam building is slated to open in fall 2027 and will be the largest building on campus. UT students are slated to move into The Mark, a brand new five-story housing project, in August 2025. A Georgia-based developer built the structure at 124 S. Concord St., previously the location of a commercial trucking company depot, to providing housing close to campus but not right on the Cumberland Strip. Ryan Wilusz is the business growth and development editor. Phone: 865-317-5138. Email: Instagram: @knoxscruff. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: 'What's that?' Ask Knox News for a cure to your Knoxville curiosity
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Body of missing Tennessee man who died in Hurricane Helene found near the Nolichucky River
The body of one of the final two missing people who died during Hurricane Helene was found and identified last week. The body of Steve Cloyd was found in a debris pile along the Nolichucky River in Washington County. 'Crews clearing debris located the remains, and our investigators worked with the medical examiner to identify Steve,' said Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton said in a statement. 'WCSO continues to pray for the Cloyd family and we hope this brings them some closure.' Eighteen people died in East Tennessee, almost all due to raging floodwaters from streams and rivers, like the Nolichucky, that exploded past previous highs when Tennessee and North Carolina were saturated with rain Sept. 27. It was one of the worst natural disasters in the region's history. The body of Nancy Tucker, also of Washington County, has not been found. The state already included Cloyd and Tucker in its death total. This is where people died in the East Tennessee's Helene floods: Two in Cocke County One in Greene County One in Knox County One in Johnson County Nine in Unicoi County Four in Washington County Tyler Whetstone is an investigative reporter focused on accountability journalism. Connect with Tyler by emailing him at Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @tyler_whetstone. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Body of missing Tennessee man who died in Hurricane Helene was found
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
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Four at University of Tennessee risk deportation after surprise change to immigration status
Three University of Tennessee at Knoxville students and one former student working on campus are at risk of deportation because of changes made by the federal government to their immigration status, according to an email Chancellor Donde Plowman sent April 4 to the campus community. UT's Center for Global Engagement discovered this week the changes to the students' immigration status in a federal immigration database that processes documents for international students and exchange visitors. The students' and former student's status were changed because they were "identified in a criminal records check," according to Plowman's email. The change means they are now not legally eligible to be enrolled or employed at UT and at risk of being deported. UT's research into the situation found one student is on "judicial diversion for a property crime and another has been charged with DUI," but UT hasn't determined the cause for the change for the other two individuals. The students are not named in the email. The database is called the Student Exchange Visitor System, and commonly referred to as SEVIS. It is maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "The Center for Global Engagement's International Student and Scholar Services is working to support these individuals as we continue to work to fully understand their situations," Plowman said in her April 4 email. "(The Center for Global Engagement) will continue to monitor SEVIS and reach out to any impacted students proactively." UT had 1,425 international students enrolled in the fall 2024 semester. International students require student visas to enroll at UT, and UT provides resources for current students including information on traveling, maintaining their status and employment. Former students can apply for H-1B sponsorships and O-1 sponsorships to remain in the country through employment, including at UT. Plowman's email details "unprecedented uncertainty" regarding international students on campuses across the United States due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement "systematically changing the status of international students." "Our international students, faculty, and staff are important members of our community, and we value the contributions they make to the mission of the university," Plowman said in the email. "The Center for Global Engagement will continue to keep our international students informed and supported." UT's Office of General Counsel posted instructions on its website for faculty and staff members who are approached by federal law enforcement about students. The website requires a UT login. Keenan Thomas reports for the Knox News business growth and development team. You can reach him by email at Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Four at UT risk deportation after surprise change to immigration status
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meat Madness: Not trying to start beef, but 16 Knoxville burger spots must go. Vote now!
It's quite the pickle: While Knox News is excited to crown the king of burgers in Knoxville, that requires smashing the dreams of 16 first-round restaurants rivaling for royalty. Voting is now open for our Meat Madness bracket! We asked the staff, we asked the readers, and everyone delivered their recommendations to help us build one juicy bracket. Over the next few weeks, restaurants will go head-to-head, vying for your votes until just one remains. The grand prize: Burger bragging rights, of course, along with a Knox News feature story all about the burgers and the business. The highest seeds (sesame, if you will) went to the businesses with the most nominations for having the best burger, while a handful of one-off nominations were prioritized by the order in which we received them. We stayed away from major chains for the most part, though you will see some regional ones, including ... the Food City deli? We love to see it! Before we fire up this competition, familiarize yourself with the following dates so you don't get burned and miss out on voting (the survey closes at 11:45 p.m. at the end of each period): Through March 19: Round of 32 voting March 21-23: Round of 16 voting March 25-27: Round of 8 voting March 31- April 1: Semifinals voting April 2-4: Finals voting April 8: Best burger business announced with a feature story on the winner at A new story with results from the previous round of voting will publish each time the next round opens at But if you ever get lost, you can come back here, as we'll update this page with a link to the latest. Get the free 'Eat65' newsletter: Your guide to East Tennessee's food and beverage scenes The first embed you'll see below is a survey for the head-to-head competitions. Below that is the bracket, which will update at the end of each round. We have 16 matchups to kick things off, and the biggest storyline of this round has to be the two South Knoxville showdowns (in bold): Abridged Beer Co. vs. Food City (deli) Bit Burger vs. Vol Market #3 Balter Beerworks vs. The Original Louis' Restaurant Sevier Avenue Burger Company vs. 71 South The Burgers vs. Chismoso Cocktails & Comida Union Place vs. Downtown Grill & Brewery T. Ralph's Burgers & Fries vs. Redbud Kitchen Inskip Grill vs. Nick & J's Cafe Ye Olde Steak House vs. Sam & Andy's Bexhill Stock & Barrel vs. Aubrey's Litton's vs. Not Watson's Ale' Rae's Gastro Pub vs. Emma's Southern Kitchen The Kennedy vs. Tennessee Taphouse Bistro By The Tracks vs. Hamburger Hill Sunspot vs. SmashCity Knoxville Gus's Good Times Deli vs. Gato Peligroso (at Trailhead Beer Market) May the best patties prevail! If you're having trouble with the embed or are using the Knox News app, just visit . Joanna Hayes is the restaurant and retail reporter for Knox News, a job responsible for sharing the latest openings, closings and trends in the dining and shopping scenes of Knoxville. As a member of the newsroom's growth and development team, she also reports on how big projects are affecting those scenes across town and how business owners are adapting to a city that continues to evolve as its population grows. She's also the author behind Knoxville's new Eat65 newsletter, a weekly guide to what's happening in the food and beverage scenes of East Tennessee, along with her weekend recommendations and blurbs straight from the owners, chefs and managers of your favorite bars, restaurants and breweries. Check out some of her recent stories from across East Tennessee: Taco Bell x2: Two stories on the Strip and a drive-thru only planned for South Knoxville As Knoxville says so long to a brewery, 'wings that changed it all' are Maryville bound 'Craft Corner' and all the places you'll drink inside Smokies stadium: What's on the menu? More PB&J Mixtape? What Xul Beer Company's deal with Fanatic means for local fans Popular pies get a SoKno store as Knoxville coffee adds another shop. Plus, KPOT is here! Ryan Wilusz is the business growth and development editor. Phone: 865-317-5138. Email: Instagram: @knoxscruff. Joanna Hayes is the restaurant and retail reporter. Email: | Sign up for the free Eat65 newsletter Support strong local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville best burger restaurant bracket begins: Vote in Meat Madness!
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Dolly Parton surprises fans at Dollywood to kick off the theme park's 40th season
Dolly Parton simply could not let her people down! Dollywood's Dreamer-in-Chief surprised fans enjoying opening day of the theme park's 40th season. Parton popped on stage at the Celebrity Theater during the opening ceremony March 14 to welcome season passholders and kick off the monumental season, prompting the crowd to erupt in cheers and applause. It was Parton's first public appearance since losing her husband of nearly 60 years. It has been tradition for Parton to attend the season opening, but her participation in this year's event was not guaranteed after her husband Carl Dean died March 3. Parton's day at the park might not be over, either. When she's at Dollywood, she usually rides in the DeWitt Parade through the park before the end the day. But even if the parade is canceled due to weather or because she's not up for more fanfare, her surprise morning appearance to celebrate Dollywood's 40th season will forever be a memorable moment for passholders and the park's history. Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email On X, formerly known as Twitter @dturner1208. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Dolly Parton celebrates Dollywood 40th season after Carl Dean death
