Oak Ridge will added to the Civil War Trails thanks to a slave who...
Explore Oak Ridge and Atomic Hope Heritage Preservation & Tourism Co. invite the public to attend the official unveiling of the Elijah Wood Civil War Trails Marker at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Cedar Hill Park. The park is located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and West Outer Drive, across from 145 West Outer...
Fog Advisory Issued for Knoxville Area as Cold Front Brings Snow and Chilly Winds
Residents across southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee woke up to a thick blanket of fog this morning. The National Weather Service in Morristown issued a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 8 AM EST, cautioning about visibility dropping to a quarter to one half of a mile. The advisory covered several areas,...
Preserving their stories: Local veteran’s remarkable story now part of book
He could have been a lawyer, for that was the career path Lavern W. Gardai was considering as he graduated high school and enrolled in college in his home state of Michigan back in 1949. Today at 94, he has no regrets that wasn’t to be. Instead, this Maryville resident has a different story to tell. One that involves...
Journey bringing ‘Final Frontier Tour’ to Knoxville
Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon and Arnel Pineda will be performing inside Food City Center on May 30, 2026.
UT adds 368th name to Veterans Memorial during annual wreath-laying
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Army ROTC cadets, alumni, and families gathered Sunday at the University of Tennessee’s Armed Forces Veterans Memorial to honor service members who gave their lives for the country. One by one, 368 names now echo across the University of Tennessee’s Armed Forces Memorial. Each represents a...
AMISH KITCHEN: Daughter Loretta shares about her family’s trip to Alabama
"I'm still working on potty training Byron. He's a different cookie. Every time he needs to go, he says, 'It's coming.'"
Tourist sparks backlash after posting video of close encounter with wild animal: ‘You are...
"Do not get close." Tourist sparks backlash after posting video of close encounter with wild animal: 'You are part of the problem' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Oak Ridge Residents Invited to Elijah Wood Civil War Trail Marker Dedication at Cedar...
On November 12, 2025, Oak Ridge will unveil a new Civil War Trails Marker at Cedar Hill Park. The marker will honor Elijah Wood. The event is organized by Explore Oak Ridge and Atomic Hope Heritage Preservation & Tourism Company. This marks Oak Ridge’s addition to the Civil War Trails network, which links over 1,400...
Great Smoky Mountains – Road Closures: US441, Roaring Fork Closed Due to Storm Threat
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gatlinburg, TN – Sections of Great Smoky Mountains National Park are shutting down Sunday evening as forecasters warn of severe weather. Park officials announced that US441/Newfound Gap Road and Roaring...
‘Largest women’s history museum’ in the U.S. coming to Knoxville
The Suffrage Coalition is bringing a museum to Knoxville to share the story of how women in the United States gained the right to vote and highlight East Tennessee's role in the passage of the 19th Amendment.
