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Sunsphere Welcome Center opens in one week

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Downtown business owners react to Knoxville's proposed parking plan

Parking during nights and on weekends will remain free, except for Saturdays at Market Square Garage.
Money

Do you have unpaid parking tickets in Knoxville? The city is putting top offenders on a tow list if they don't pay.

Municipal Court Judge Tyler Caviness says he and the mayor's office have taken the first step in collecting tickets that haven't been paid in years.
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Crews to soon install grass on field of new downtown Knoxville stadium, as construction progresses

With around 6 months before the Tennessee Smokies throw their first pitch in the stadium, leaders said construction of the stadium is on time.
Crime

KPD: 2 people arrested after string of attempted armed robberies near UT campus

Brandon Donathan and Sarai Standridge were arrested after an attempted robbery in West Knoxville Sunday afternoon, the Knoxville Police Department said.
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'We want to be ready and prepared' | UT Board of Trustees moves forward with foundation that could pay athletes

The UT Athletics Foundation could leave the door open for revenue sharing, pending the outcome of the NCAA lawsuit.
Football

A Vols fan had 30 hours to travel from Taiwan to watch the team play Alabama. He made it.

Chad Chesney traveled nearly 10,000 miles to make the game and watch Tennessee beat Alabama.
Downtown UT

Sunsphere Welcome Center opens to the public in November

Phase I of the revamp included painting the historic landmark back to its original blue color, while Phase II involved constructing the visitor center.
Downtown UT

Sunsphere Welcome Center opens to the public in November

Phase I of the revamp included painting the historic landmark back to its original blue color, while Phase II involved constructing the visitor center.
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City of Knoxville opening pedestrian zone in downtown

The zone will be open for the remaining weekends of the year, according to the city.
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NCAA settlement opens door for UT student-athletes to make million-dollar salaries

The final settlement could create a $21.5 million "talent pool" for student-athletes.
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Downtown streets to temporarily close for weekend special events

The events include the Knoxville Pride Parade, Jackson Avenue Block Party, Burlington Community Health Festival and more.