Knoxville News Sentinel

10/20/2026

You might have noticed that the "Jungle Arby's" looks a little less, well, jungle-y.

That's because the lush greenery that once made the Chapman Highway fast food joint internet famous is dying, and it's not a bad thing.

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📸 Angelina Alcantar/ News Sentinel

10/20/2026

The Knox County Band Exhibition 2026 showcases 13 high schools and the Pride of the Southland — we celebrate them all with new amazing images and video! 🎶🎺🥁

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10/20/2026

Emily Ann Roberts never dreamed big enough to headline concerts at the Tennessee Theatre or the Ryman – until now! See link below ⬇️

📸 Angelina Alcantar/ News Sentinel

10/20/2026

Opinion: A Southern Republican U.S. senator is seeking to dump that job and become governor - not necessarily the one you're thinking of, a writer comments.

A Southern Republican U.S. senator is seeking to dump that job and become governor - not necessarily the one you're thinking of, a writer comments.

10/20/2026

A panel of judges said TVA is likely to prevail in the lawsuit and that a lower court “likely misread” the National Environmental Policy Act. See link below ⬇️

📸 Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel

10/20/2026

From spice levels to sauce, Grub Scout's sampling of the offerings at K Pocha along Kingston Pike proved satisfying. See link below ⬇️

📸 Grub Scout/Special to the News Sentinel

10/20/2026

Photos: See photos of all 13 Knox County School marching bands and Pride of the Southland at this year's exhibition! See link below ⬇️

📸 Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel

10/20/2026

Kelsea Ballerini is helping bring the healing power of music to Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital.
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The Knoxville native and award-winning musician partnered with the national nonprofit Musicians on Call to personally launch the Kelsea Ballerini Musicians on Call Program at the hospital Oct. 19. The program will provide live music for children receiving care, and it’s the first to launch in the Knoxville area.
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“This is so incredible, to be able to bring this program to Dolly Parton's Children's Hospital,” Ballerini said to an intimate crowd of patients, their families and hospital staff.
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10/20/2026

See inside South Knoxville's new neighborhood grocery store Old Sevier Market, now open daily after years of anticipation. See link below ⬇️

📸 Joanna Hayes / Knoxville News Sentinel

10/20/2026

Tennessee governor and legislative candidates are spending big in their last push before election. Here's a breakdown of what they collected and spent. See link below ⬇️

📸 Nicole Hester / The Tennessean