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865today’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 14, 2025 11:05 AM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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7 independent bookstores in Knoxville
Find your next great read at one of these stores in the Knoxville area that’s literally focused on literature.
September 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sip on this: Where to grab coffee in Knoxville
Don’t already have a coffee in hand? You will after reading this.
September 2, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Knoxville
Dining in Knoxville is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 1, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Where to eat biscuits in Knoxville
Dig into K-Town’s must-try biscuit spots, from not-so-hidden gems to Instagram-worthy platters.
May 17, 2025
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