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Over the past week, Knoxvillians have slogged through sleet, snow, and now, sludgy rivers running through city streets.
Two water main breaks have shut down roads in recent days: one in Fort Sanders on Monday and another near Chilhowee Park yesterday morning. Knoxville Utilities Board crews have been on-site making repairs.
So, what’s behind the breaks? Prolonged cold temperatures can stress aging water mains, causing them to crack. While crews can repair the pipe itself during cold snaps, permanent road repairs must wait for warmer weather. For now, crews fill the excavation with gravel and apply a temporary asphalt patch until conditions allow for a full restoration.
Wake up and smell the coffee — it’s your last chance to grab donuts at Status Dough. The Kingston Pike shop will close permanently after today, ending a nine-year run.
Plan Ahead
Knoxville is honoring Black History Month throughout February with film screenings, museum exhibits, live performances, and more. Here’s what’s happening around town. (WBIR)
Coming Soon
Here’s the scoop: Cruze Farm’s downtown location is one step closer to opening. With a full kitchen in the new space comes a dairy-forward food menu, and Cruze Farm is currently hiring staff to bring it to life.
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Got an ex who still bugs you? Name a cockroach after them at Zoo Knoxville. For Valentine’s Day, the zoo’s Hiss & Tell fundraiser lets you symbolically name a Madagascar hissing cockroach for a $10 donation, with a grand reveal on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Community
Remote Area Medical will host a pop-up clinic this weekend to offer free medical, dental, and vision services on a first-come, first-served basis. Services begin at 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Jacob Building on East Magnolia Avenue.
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Where will your loyalties lie this Sunday? Pick your Super Bowl 60 winner and see who our readers are rooting for on game day.
Health
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Wellness
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When most people think of a heart attack, they picture sudden, crushing chest pain or pain radiating down the left arm. While those symptoms are well known, they’re actually more common in men. For women, heart attack symptoms can look very different — and are often easier to miss.*
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Jacks of Knoxville launched its Valentine’s Day menu yesterday, and I’ve got my eye on the raspberry cheesecake latte made with cheesecake syrup, raspberry cold foam, and graham cracker crumble.
What’s your favorite local coffee shop, and what do you recommend ordering there? Hit the reply button to let me know.
