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Analysis: Smoky Mountains visitors spent nearly $1B in 2017

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park spent nearly $1 billion in nearby communities last year. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports an analysis conducted by U.S. government economists shows the spending in 2017 supported almost…

Local educator appears on 'Ellen' for Teacher Appreciation Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A well-known daytime talk show host honors two Tennessee teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Alexander Elementary School's Melissa Smith and Chattanooga's Brittany Harris appeared Tuesday on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The teachers competed with students in a game of…

Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday is National Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National Teacher Day. Political and educational leaders began the discussion for a special day to honor teachers back in 1944, but…

Tennessee agency cites FedEx for workplace fatality

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee regulators have cited FedEx and proposed a $7,000 fine after a fatality at a hub in Memphis last year. The Commercial Appeal reported Monday that the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the serious…

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