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Ben Bentley, KCDC’s young CEO, shapes the future of affordable housing in Knoxville

In News by S. Heather DuncanJuly 19, 2017leave a COMMENT

Ben Bentley stood before a crowd locals who were not shy with their questions during an East Knoxville Community meeting in May. Four months into his tenure as CEO of …

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‘The Great American Eclipse’ is coming—why are we so excited?

In News by Thomas StubbsJuly 19, 2017leave a COMMENT

The day the world came to an end began just like any other: with a sunrise. Nothing exceptional, as far as we know. But it got the job done, and …

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City launches “Go Vote! Knoxville” initiative

In News by Tanner HancockJune 28, 2017leave a COMMENT

Sixteen of Knoxville’s 30 City Council candidates attended the launch of “Go Vote! Knoxville,” a nonpartisan initiative aimed at increasing voter turnout in the upcoming City Council Elections. Knoxville Mayor …

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State Rep. Brooks won’t seek reelection; Burchett eyes national office

In News by Tanner HancockJune 28, 2017leave a COMMENT

Longtime State Representative Harry Brooks announced Wednesday he would not be seeking reelection for the state’s 19th District in 2018. Brooks, who turns 71 in September, made the announcement in …

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Advocates say TennCare snafu cheating state’s poorest

In News by S. Heather DuncanJune 23, 2017leave a COMMENT

Tennessee health care and elder advocates say the state is illegitimately removing people from the Medical Savings Program it administers, causing hundreds—likely thousands—of elderly and disabled Tennesseans to lose part …

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