AdvertisementTraditions more important in untraditional yearSending Christmas cards is a much-needed act of friendship and connectedness. The fact that we have survived 2020 is big enough news.FOR SUBSCRIBERSCOVID-19 is driving Tennessee off the cliff. What now?How children are influencing electionsMost RecentMisinformation, pandemic hard on vape shopsI wear a mask because I’m my neighbor’s keeperFOR SUBSCRIBERS和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 ,xunleige影院 xunleige影院 ,泽艺影城 影讯 泽艺影城 影讯 Ashe: Knoxville should stop paying suspended workersKnox News has promises to you as we enter 2021FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpinion: Stint in France translated into teaching jobFOR SUBSCRIBERSOpinion: The irony of the Georgia runoff electionsEditorialsLetters to the EditorCharlie DanielOpinion ColumnistsSubmit a LetterWomen of the CenturyMisinformation, pandemic hard on vape shops We are knowledgeable and honest about our products and are small-businesses owners who contribute to our communities. by Dimitris Agrafiotis | 1 day ago I wear a mask because I’m my neighbor’s keeper Freedom does not mean there are no restrictions. Laws and mandates prevent individuals from treading on the rights of others. by Patsy Neal | 2 days ago Disabled actors should play disabled characters "Music," about a girl with autism, is an example of what disability advocates call "cripface": when a non-disabled actor plays a disabled character. by Claire Barnett | 3 days ago Knox News has promises to you as we enter 2021 This new year offers hope on many fronts. by Joel Christopher | 4 days ago Letter: Nashville remains strong after downtown bombing Nashville is an aspirational place, and a city that steps up to take care of its own. Transplants come to experience a sense of belonging. by Chris Frasco | 4 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpinion: The irony of the Georgia runoff elections The effect of having complicated systems born in racial animus has been to give the Democrats another bite at the apple. by William Lyons | 5 days ago How Tennessee can lower student loan debt Similar to how its average debt-per-borrower figure rose year over year, Tennessee’s default rate also increased from the previous year. by Mike Brown | 5 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpinion: Stint in France translated into teaching job I taught my French classes and with the enthusiasm for learning the language I had experienced during my time in France and French West Africa. by Robert J. Booker | 5 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERSAshe: Knoxville should stop paying suspended workers Victor Ashe also weighs in on Democrats' criticism of GOP over leadership on COVID-19, and shares notable birthdays. by Victor Ashe | 6 days ago Combating social isolation during the pandemic We can and must develop a precedent in this unprecedented time, one that contributes to flattening the curve of psychological implications. The ACA is a lifeline for young adults The state of Tennessee should not only withdraw from the lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act but should also move to expand Medicaid. 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 ,xunleige影院 xunleige影院 ,泽艺影城 影讯 泽艺影城 影讯 Holidays challenging for those in recovery Learn how to support friends and family members struggling with opioid use disorder during a holiday season made lonelier by the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s keep wearing masks for a while Epidemiologists are encouraging us to hang on to our masks even after we're vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear them in crowded spaces. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus This is the most reprinted newspaper editorial in history. White House letter: As vaccines arrive, we must remain vigilant As we all wait to get the vaccine, being vigilant, social distancing and wearing a mask are the best ways to keep our economy open and save lives. Mary, Jesus, Christmas and the death penalty Christmas, the day we celebrate the birth of our Savior who died for the sins of the world, is a great day to speak out against the death penalty. What civility is and why it matters more than ever Civility, then, can be seen as empathy put into action. It’s a powerful responsibility, and it may make us uncomfortable. FOR SUBSCRIBERSI grew up poor but didn’t know it at the time Growing up in the early 1940s, I had good food, good friends, decent clothes and plenty of love. Alexander leaves legacy in education, research Lamar Alexander, who has served as a U.S. senator, secretary of education and a popular governor of Tennessee, is retiring from the Senate. FOR SUBSCRIBERSDon’t deter Black citizens from getting vaccine Raising trust issues as the vaccine begins to roll out can serve no purpose other than the unintended purpose of sowing doubt where none is merited. Grief and joy during an unusual Christmas time Some tragedies this year were shared by all and built up slowly, and some were painfully unexpected and deeply personal. Zooming and showing gratitude during holidays During these silent nights, I will be dreaming of Christmases yet to come after the advent of vaccines and the epiphany that the pandemic has passed. FOR SUBSCRIBERSTrump official will make Farragut home | Victor Ashe Columnist Victor Ashe weighs in on Gov. Bill Lee, Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward and, as always, notable birthdays. Blackburn’s Twitter attack on China is inaccurate China's history is long and complicated. Marsha Blackburn's tweet is short and simplistic. Time to end the internet as we know it This legal change will cause some pain, revise the way journalism operates and eliminate much of the crazy, vindictive garbage on the internet. Prove you’re pro-life by wearing a mask Are pro-life politicians "willing to save babies in the womb, but not their mothers and fathers? Not their grandmothers and grandfathers?” Ending horse soring requires compromise Finally, after 50 years of fighting, there is a path to passage of amendments to the Horse Protection Act to end soring in America. Tennessee Voices: Recovering learning losses after COVID-19 The Tennessee Voices podcast brings readers conversations with authors of insightful and compelling guest columns. Tennessee Voices: Emergency medicine and surprise billing The Tennessee Voices podcast brings readers conversations with authors of insightful and compelling guest columns. What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines The majority of the population has to get vaccinated to develop herd immunity to protect individuals who cannot take or are unable to get the vaccine. 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 ,xunleige影院 xunleige影院 ,泽艺影城 影讯 泽艺影城 影讯 Tennessee Voices: Independent colleges and universities The Tennessee Voices podcast brings readers conversations with authors of insightful and compelling guest columns. FOR SUBSCRIBERSSocial media has multiplied narratives There are now more actors than ever peddling blatantly false information, knowing that people will believe anything that bolsters their world views. FOR SUBSCRIBERSCharley Pride stood for humanity in country music Charley Pride was a lot of things, but more than anything, he was perhaps the most talented vocalist in country music history. FOR SUBSCRIBERSKnoxville’s Whig paper took on the Confederacy The Whig praised the restoration of voting rights to Black men in Tennessee a few years after the end of the Civil War. 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 和搜子在一起的日子2韩国 ,xunleige影院 xunleige影院 ,泽艺影城 影讯 泽艺影城 影讯 What I learned about teachers in virtual school It takes masterful teachers to help kindergartners link up the atoms and molecules of meaning that make up our lives, especially in virtual school. Tennessee Voices: Politics, historic firsts and civil rights The Tennessee Voices podcast brings readers conversations with authors of insightful and compelling guest columns. Making the case for physician assisted suicide For many Americans facing a terminal illness, physician assisted suicide is a peaceful alternative to a long process that could lead to high amounts of debt to the patient's family. TN economy remains a success despite pandemic Tennessee will remain a national economic leader but also the best place in the entire nation to live, work, raise a family and retire. FOR SUBSCRIBERSKnoxville native leads Marines flyover at Neyland Columnist Victor Ashe on public health, historic redress and a surprise move by the Tennessee AG. FOR SUBSCRIBERSHarshbarger ready to help GOP win back the House | Vines Diana Harshbarger, a Kingsport pharmacist, will be going to Washington, D.C., next month as a conservative Republican congresswoman. Georgiana Vines Invoke the 25th Amendment on Trump? The president has reportedly discussed pardons of all kinds, including of himself. What will come next before we can make it to the inauguration? The Bill of Rights made America, well, America The most impressive thing about the Bill of Rights is that a document written 229 years ago remains so vital, vibrant and essential. FOR SUBSCRIBERSEditorial: Tenn. AG normalized a circus by backing pro-Trump lawsuit Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed the lawsuit, wanted to undo the 2020 election. Tennessee didn't need to be a part of a publicity stunt. Returning to political civility takes effort Miracles can result when we care for others and listen to them from the heart. Putting these principles into practice takes courage. Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!