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South Knoxville D-1 Council Seat Up for Grabs

KNOXVILLE, TN (January 15, 2020) – The Knoxville City Council will have a special call meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the main assembly room of the City-County Building, 400 Main St., Knoxville. The purpose…

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Perk City to Host Pete Buttigieg Representive TONIGHT !!!!!

                  KNOXVILLE, TN (January 22, 2020) – Perk City is a new coffee house in East Knoxville, 3229 E. Magnolia Ave. (at the corner of Beaman Street with  Chilhowee Park)….

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GA Bill to hold police accountable for ‘use of force’ shootings

Georgia lawmakers introduce bill to hold cops accountable for use of force shootings. Rep. Renitta Shannon, State Rep Park Cannon, Rep. Pam Stephenson, Rep. Erica Thomas, Rep. Bee Ngyuen, and Rep. Sandra Scott SIX GEORGIA STATE LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE…

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2020: Where do we go from here?

2020: A new decade dawns, where do we go from here?   Op-Ed By Michael Covington (January 2020) The Perspective: After spending most of the 2010 decade advocating for expanded healthcare service access for East Knoxville, East Knox…

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Viet Nam veteran still seeks validity for service

CITIZEN’S OP-ED A constituent’s plea to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) concerning the impeachment of Pres. Trump, emailed to the Senator on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. OP-ED By Stephen M. Dupree Senator (Lamar Alexander), I am a veteran of…

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News Anchor Kristen Farley to lead the City’s Communications Team

Mayor-Elect Kincannon Announces Communications Director Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2019) – Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon continues to roll out her leadership team. Today she named WATE 6 On Your Side Anchor Kristin Farley as her Director of Communications. Farley is…

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Mayor-elect Kincannon Announce Senior Leadership Team

Mayor-elect Kincannon Announces Senior Leadership Appointments KNOXVILLE, TN (December 9, 2019) – Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon has announced additional members of her cabinet. “Strong leadership and effective management are core to any organization,” said Mayor-elect Kincannon. “My leadership team…

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Veteran benefit discrepancies between states

CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from a low of eight in the…

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Mayor-Elect and Mayor Rogero Big Events Monday morning

KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Mayor-elect Kincannon will be announcing additional cabinet appointments, including those in deputy positions at 9 am, Monday, December 9th, in the foyer outside of the Main Assembly Room at the City County…

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Knoxville Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon Announces Transition Advisory Team

KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 18, 2019) – Knoxville Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon announced that she has put together a group of government, business, and community leaders to advise her on important decisions during the transition. Transition team members have been…

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Tennessee inks $2.5 million contract with Florida company to manage education voucher payments

By Marta W. Aldrich NASHVILLE, TN (Nov. 13, 2019) Tennessee has hired a Florida company to oversee online payment and application systems for its new education voucher program for some families in Memphis and Nashville. ClassWallet started work on Nov….

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Bigger turnout of city voters elects Kincannon, diverse City Council

The most diverse City Council in Knoxville history. KNOXVILLE (Nov. 6, 2019)  The top vote winners of yesterday’s city election got their first invitation from outgoing Mayor Madeline Rogero. Following a tradition, the Mayor hosted a breakfast in…

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Al-Bawi Wants Equal Resources for All

Peace and blessings, I ran for one purpose: I want for my neighbor what I want for myself. The issues of poverty, substance abuse, violence, and mental health struggles, as well as the stigma around them, have reached…

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Hurst’s Unleash Prejudice at Sevier Co. Commission Meeting

SEVIERVILLE, TN (Oct. 2019) Sevier County Commissioners discussed an impending vote on becoming a gun sanctuary city at its commission meeting on Oct. 21, 2019. Sevier Commissioner Warren Hurst used no diplomacy when expressing his position on the…

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EARLY VOTING locations now through Oct. 31st

Early voting for the Nov. 5 City of Knoxville General Election began Oct. 16, and continues through Oct. 31. On the ballot are races for City Mayor, four City Council seats and Municipal Judge. There are six early-voting…

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Hoyos Enters 2020 TN Congressional Race

Clean Water Advocate Rene Hoyos enters 2020 race for 2nd Congressional District and prepared to fight for East Tennesseans over powerful, outside special interests. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct., 2019) – Clean water advocate and community leader Renee Hoyos announces…

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MANNIS TO CREATE MAYORAL COUNCIL ON VETERAN’S AFFAIRS

Mayoral candidate seeks to convene community stakeholders in order to begin addressing the issues facing veterans throughout Knoxville.  KNOXVILLE, TN—HonorAir Knoxville founder and former Chief Operating Officer for the City of Knoxville, Eddie Mannis, pledges to create an Ad…

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Council Candidate Hayes Expands Platform

City Council candidate David Hayes expands on City Council Movement platform “Knoxville for All” with Environment for All: Climate Resiliency and Affordable Energy Plan for Knoxville’s Neighborhoods.  As a long-time climate activist, I believe cities are in a…

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Mannis Gets Multiple Endorsements

KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 25, 2019) – Knoxville Mayoral candidate Eddie Mannis has picked up endorsements across the city from former supporters of candidate Marshall Stair. Stair finished third in the primary election and was eliminated from the general…

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Former Candidate Stair Announces Endorsement for Mayor

“Marshall Stair has been a forward-thinking leader on City Council over the past 8 years, and I am proud to have his support as I run to be the next mayor,” said Kincannon. The announcement will be made…

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Burchett Hosting Rural Town Hall in Grainger County

Congressman Tim Burchett will be hosting a rural Town Hall meeting in Grainger County on Oct. 1st.  I’m hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grainger County Justice Center,…

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Knoxville State Rep Johnson responds to TN DOE open assault on Minority Students

State Representative Gloria Johnson’s statement on the controversial letter that was sent out to Knox County Schools from the State Department of Education template letter. “Singling out a population of students in a letter like this harmful. It…

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Where to Go After the Polls Close

Primary election Watch Parties will be taking place throughout the city. Some of the candidates are sponsoring watch parties. After months of supporting a candidate, here is where they will be on election night. Now if this is…

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Black Voters Matter Tour Returns to Knoxville Today

  The Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute of Tennessee team returns to Knoxville today, Monday, Aug. 25, for 2-days to share knowledge and information to interested local political activists in an interactive exchange. The BVM team is…

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Knoxville, TN
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Wind: 0mph N
Humidity: 74%
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Weather forecast for today
On Tuesday, in Knoxville, a mix of clouds and blue sky is expected. The maximum anticipated temperature is a hot 89.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be an enjoyable 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is appraised at a steamy 96.8°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit degrees. It will feel hotter, with a temperature more typical of June's average maximum of 86°F. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:37 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 11min.

Weather forecast for tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, a low, thick cloud deck is likely to persist. The predicted temperature range extends from a high of a hot 87.8°F to a low of an enjoyable 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at a steamy 95°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit degrees. With a forecast of 87.8°F, the day’s weather feels closer to June than May. Sunrise will be at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:38 pm; tomorrow's daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Long term weather forecast
Looking ahead to the next ten days, primarily storm-filled and occasionally gloomy weather is forecasted. Rainfall is predicted for Friday through next Thursday. Noticeable swings in temperature are expected in the upcoming period. The maximum temperature will vary between 77°F and 89.6°F, while the nighttime low will be mostly stable, as the minimum temperature will fluctuate between 64.4°F and 66.2°F. The hottest day is today, with a maximum temperature of 89.6°F; expect the coldest day on Friday with a high of 77°F. Combining with the humidity, the maximum feel-like temperature may increase and range between 77°F and a sweltering 96.8°F.

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