Republican TN lawmakers propose restrictions on hemp products, raising alarm for East Tennessee businesses
Two bills working their way through subcommittees aim to ban THC-A, THC-P and leave regulations to the Alcoholic Beverage Committee.
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Learn about 'Frogs and Toads in East Tennessee' at Zoom program March 6
Michelle Campanis, education coordinator at the University of Tennessee Arboretum, and naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales will give us an overview.
East Tennessee school closures and delays: See which schools are closed on Thursday due to snow
School districts across East Tennessee remained closed after a snowstorm swept through East Tennessee on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
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East Tennessee school closures and delays: See which districts are closed Wednesday
It's a snow day in East Tennessee! Many school districts in Knoxville and East Tennessee will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to snow. The region is expected to see between 1-3 inches of snow, with northern communities to see more accumulation.
East Tennessee State plays Mercer after Peterson’s 27-point game
East Tennessee State hosts the Mercer Bears after Quimari Peterson scored 27 points in East Tennessee State's 73-68 victory over the Wofford Terriers.
Potholes create issues for drivers after floods, winter weather in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews are working to fill in the potholes across the entire state. A spokesperson said when the weather starts to warm up, crews will be able to fully fix the potholes, and not just patch them up.
‘Too many potholes’ | How to report a pothole across East Tennessee
Below is a list of links to report potholes across the region. To report a pothole on a state route maintained by TDOT click here. The City of Knoxville: click here or call 311. Knox County: click here or call (865) 215-5800.

Gray Fossil Site, East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University Researchers Uncover Fossil of Giant Prehistoric Flying Squirrel
‘Incredibly rare’ giant flying squirrel fossil found in Tennessee — with ‘puzzling’ past
Now, they are adding giant flying squirrels to the picture. Researchers discovered a partial fossil of a giant flying squirrel estimated to be about 5 million years old at the Gray Fossil Site at East Tennessee State University,
Giant flying squirrel found at Tennessee university’s fossil site
East Tennessee snowfall totals: How much did it snow across Knoxville Wednesday?
Ahead of the snowstorm, the National Weather Service forecast that East Tennessee could see between 1-3 inches of snow. The amount of snow was variable, depending on the community's location across the region.
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How much snow could Knoxville, East Tennessee get? Why meteorologists remain uncertain
It looks like Punxsutawney Phil was right. More winter weather is expected for East Tennessee. A storm is sweeping across the Volunteer State this week, bringing snow and cold temperatures to the ...