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Parks near capacity Saturday.John Dabbs/Photographer. The parks are flooded this weekend in Northeast Tennessee as festival-goers and other residents support their local causes and get out to enjoy some much-needed rest, relaxation, and recreation.

Tennessee’s Supreme Court overruled two lower courts and declared the state’s private school voucher law is constitutional. Under, Gov. Bill Lee’s education savings account program, eligible students could choose to take public money for their education and apply it to private school tuition instead.

The popular discount grocery store chain, Aldi, announced earlier this week that it would be closing one of its Tennessee store locations. Bill Oxford/Getty Images (Canva Pro license)

Tennessee is a state of contrasts. Its cities include Nashville, the home of country music, and Memphis, the home of blues and rock 'n' roll. But its scenery is just as varied, with rolling hills, and lush forests.

Renters in Tennessee are experiencing dramatic rent increases when it comes time to renew their apartment leases. As a result, finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many middle-class renters already working multiple jobs to make ends meet.

This gas station in East Tennessee is serving up one of the areas best ice creams 🙌🏻

Group cites polling showing most Tennesseans oppose blanket bans of library books. Following the release of statewide polling on the issue, pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition spoke out in opposition to statewide bans on school library books. The group noted that the survey results indicate that a majority of Tennesseans also oppose such bans.

It's a big day when you finally get to vote and voice your opinion in your first election 🙌🏻

Sitting on the banks of Douglas Lake, the small town of Dandridge is a hidden East Tennessee gem. This Tennessee Real Estate is a prime area for those looking to be far enough away, yet still close enough to the city.

3 Dollar General's within 4 miles of each other along 321....what do you think, does Blount County need more?

Disclaimer: The following information was gathered from TripAdvisor and is for 2022. It is for educational purposes. The state of Tennessee is home to a ton of great places to eat, but the following restaurants have been ranked among the best in the state.

Dolly Parton's mural is finished ya'll! Let's go check it out! Music Salt Creek by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum

Offering Blount County the regions first Hershey's Ice Cream Parlor. They offer 48 flavors of your favorite hand dipped Ice Cream with over 100 flavors to choose from. Dozens of toppings along with other options like Nathans All-Beef Hotdogs with an assortment of toppings.

Dicks Sporting Goods opened a new discount/outlet location in Knoxville, Tennessee. The store features discounts up to 70% off on athletic footwear and apparel from numerous brands carried at Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will remain throughout the year.

In this episode, Tommy and I wrap up our Chattanooga, Tennessee trip by visiting Rock City and let me tell you... It was AMAZING!!! It's definitely on my top 10 places I've ever visited and a place worth going back to! From the winding rock laden trails, to the spectacular views from Lookout Mountain, to the enchanting Fairytale Caverns beneath Lookout Mountain... we can't say enough or show you enough. This place was truly everything and more!!! After our amazing visit, we give you a review of our hotel, as well as two must-visit places for excellent food. It's no secret that Chattanooga is one of our favorite places for a quick get-away because it has so much to offer, but we encourage everyone to visit Rock City and let yourself become a child as you're immersed in the fairytale dream of Frieda Carter.

The moment Casey White and Vicky White left jail(Photo: Lauderdale County Jail) Investigation into the suicide of Casey White’s ex to be re-opened. The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has announced that they are re-opening their investigation into the death of Christy Shelton. Shelton’s 2008 death was originally ruled a suicide, but the recent escape of Shelton’s ex-boyfriend, Casey White, has prompted investigators to take a second look at the shotgun death.

The 7th Annual Southern Tequila and Taco Festival is a very fun festival to raise funds for Remote Area Medical! Continuing to grow to be the largest annual tequila and taco festival in the country, they have some of the biggest names in tequila showcasing their signature products and the best food in East Tennessee, with hand-crafted tequilas, margaritas, cocktails and beer, great music, and of course, tacos!

We were contacted to deliver some coffee to a Gatlinburg Airbnb and it did not disappoint

We took the doors off the Jeep for a warm weather ride and we came across a group of 5 bears on this Gatlinburg road