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Dozens of people voice concerns about Townsend Event Center
SUMMARY: Tensions are escalating in Townsend over a proposed event center, with community members expressing concerns that it could disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the Smokies. During a meeting, locals criticized the Blount Partnership, claiming it prioritizes profit over citizens’ interests. Mayor Don Prader clarified that the city did not reject events, contrary to rumors, and emphasized the importance of the visitor center for the community. Some residents argue that collaboration may be impossible, as they feel the partnership is only focused on taking. The mayor plans to present a resolution to the legislature, urging it not to advance the controversial legislation.
The center has sparked tension between the Blount Partnership, city leaders and community members.
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Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for July 6, 2025
SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for July 6, 2025, celebrates anglers across Tennessee and beyond sharing their exciting catches. From young Ashton fishing with his dad on Father’s Day to Briar reeling in a massive 100-pound tarpon in Hilton Head, the photos showcase impressive fish and joyful moments. Other highlights include David’s first brown trout in New York, Jonathan and Campbell’s striped bass on the East Hudson River, and families enjoying catfish and bass at local lakes. Elderly anglers Delilah and Sunny also shine for their success at a farm pond in Lebanon. Viewers are encouraged to email their fishing photos to WKRN.
Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for July 6, 2025
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8 stories by Nashville Public Radio recently won awards. Hear them now.
SUMMARY: Nashville Public Radio (WPLN) received numerous prestigious awards in 2024, highlighting its outstanding local journalism. Their investigative partnership with ProPublica earned recognition from the Education Writers Association for in-depth reporting on Tennessee’s student threat laws. The National Association of Black Journalists honored a story about an 11-year-old wrongfully arrested and also nominated WPLN’s “Making Noise” podcast. WPLN won Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for feature and documentary reporting. In the Public Media Journalists Association, they secured two first-place honors. Their “Supermajority” podcast was a finalist for the Peabody Award and won multiple journalism accolades for exceptional political coverage.
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Celebrating the Fourth of July with the Knoxville Smokies
SUMMARY: Fans at Knoxville’s Covenant Health Park celebrated the Fourth of July with the Tennessee Smokies baseball game, enjoying classic American traditions like hot dogs, fireworks, and baseball. The event marked the first Independence Day celebration at the new stadium, drawing families, first-time visitors, and community members. Army recruiters joined with booths to engage with attendees beyond their uniforms, emphasizing unity and patriotism. As the sun set, fans savored food and drinks while eagerly awaiting the fireworks show downtown. The festive atmosphere highlighted a shared sense of celebration, community, and American pride at the ballpark.
The Smokies’ signature colors weren’t the only reason for red, white and blue at tonight’s game.
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