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In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can drop pet donations to help Knoxville seniors this week
  • Avoid I-75 near Callahan as police activity snarls traffic
  • How Knoxville ended up on 2026’s cheapest-flight destinations list

Also on today's calendar: Dave & Buster's Sevierville NYE - 2 Parties to choose from .

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Low clouds may break; warm, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, mist; warm, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, mist; windy, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Knox PAWS and Feed-A-Pet Launch Howliday Donation Drive (knoxfocus.com) — Knoxville-area residents are being asked to donate pet food, supplies, or money by December 31 to support Knox PAWS and Feed-A-Pet, which help income-limited older adults keep their animals healthy at home. Multiple Knoxville drop-off sites, online wish lists, and clear dollar-impact amounts make it easy to give and directly support local seniors and their pets.
   

2. Officials respond to incident at Weigel's off Callahan Drive, urge public to avoid area (wbir.com) — Police activity at the Weigel’s off Callahan Drive is causing major congestion on I-75 near the Callahan exit in Knoxville, and drivers are being urged to avoid the area. Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office are assisting an individual at the gas station while securing the scene and working to resolve the situation safely.
   

3. 10 Cheapest Places in the U.S. to Fly in 2026 — Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) — Knoxville travelers are set to benefit from some of the lowest domestic airfares in 2026, with average flights into TYS around $104 in spring and early fall. A new Dollar Flight Club report ranks Knoxville among the ten cheapest U.S. destinations to fly to, highlighting how flexible timing and airport choice can unlock significant savings for local and visiting fliers.
   

4. Ashley Monroe On The Spark Behind 'Tennessee Lightning' (wmot.org) — A celebrated country singer-songwriter with roots near Knoxville is opening up about how her East Tennessee upbringing, family loss, and a cancer battle shaped her new album, “Tennessee Lightning.” She reflects on clinging to music after her father’s death at 13, navigating Nashville’s industry ups and downs, and finding fresh creative energy with notable collaborators.
   

5. After deportation despite judge's order, man detained in Knoxville now headed back to US (wate.com) — An immigrant who was detained by federal authorities at a Knoxville construction site and deported despite a judge’s order is now being brought back to the U.S. His attorneys say he was wrongfully detained despite having protective status through 2026, and a federal judge had stayed his removal after his arrest in Knoxville earlier this month.
   

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