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🥾 Hike off that turkey tryptophan
Whether you’re searching for a Black Friday alternative or wish for a post-shopping outdoor adventure, Tennessee State Parks is bringing back its annual Day After Thanksgiving Hikes.
Many of the free, guided hikes are suitable for all ages and abilities and range from peaceful strolls to off-trail excursions. Here are a few of the East Tennessee options:
Prefer to plan your own adventure? Tennessee offers 57 state parks open 365 days a year with a variety of activities and camping opportunities. Bonus: Tennessee residents receive a 10% discount for most campsites, cabins, and lodge rooms throughout the state.
Earlier this week Knoxville area leaders released a comprehensive climate plan, which includes plans for public transportation and infrastructure and targets like reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% over the next ten years. (WATE)
Closing
Petro’s Chili & Chips’s downtown location is closing today. Inside of Knoxville reminisced on the beloved location and took a look at what’s next for the space.
Seasonal
Listen, if you’re not up for cooking a full Thanksgiving spread this year, I’d understand — and so would these local restaurants. Knoxville News Sentinel put together a list of spots around town that will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Just think of all the dishes you won’t have to clean…
Active
If you’re going to go for a really long run, you might as well do it in Dollywood. Our favorite theme park announced its Inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend, which will include a 5K, 10K and half marathon April 25-26, 2026. (WVLT)
Ranked
A recent study predicts that Knoxville will be the most popular city to move to in 2026, followed by Vancouver, WA and Savannah, GA. Rankings were based on the anticipated in-to-out move ratio, with Knoxville expected to see 1.61 new residents coming in for every resident moving away. (moveBuddha)
Gallery
The limit does not exist on the number of aurora borealis pictures we want to see. Flip through Knoxville News Sentinel’s gallery of reader-submitted photos of the lights over Knoxville, and if you were lucky enough to get one of your own, send it in.
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Shop
If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about?*
Finance
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The Buy
As temperatures continue to fall, we’re leaning into our cold-weather essentials. Here are three we absolutely swear by:
👖 Really good fleece-lined leggings with pockets. The thermal lining delivers extra warmth without compromising on stretch and breathability.
🛌 A top-rated long sleeve pj set for maximum comfort and coziness during fall and winter nights.
✋ A pair of rechargeable handwarmers with three temperature settings and up to 36 hours of battery life. Bonus: They include a portable charging case for power on the go.
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Meet Living East Tennessee’s Pet of the Week: Arlo. This senior sweetie is a hound mix available for adoption at the Humane Society of Tennessee Valley.
