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NORAD Tracks Santa Public Relations Specialist John Ingle discusses the history of the organization, details about Santa’s upcoming journey and ways you can track Santa this Christmas Eve.

NORAD Tracks Santa Public Relations Specialist John Ingle discusses the history of the organization, details about Santa’s upcoming journey and ways you can track Santa this Christmas Eve.

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses Christmas and winter fire safety.

Marion County Public Health Nurse Judi Van Hulzen talks about holiday food safety and ways to stay healthy heading into the new year.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Knoxville High School Dance Team Coach Devin Dunkin recaps this year’s state dance competition in Des Moines.

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt discusses Impaired Driving Awareness Month.

Heart of America CEO Jill Hardy-Heath discusses the organization and their partnership with the Knoxville Community School District and 3M for the industrial technology lab transformation project.

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett discusses the importance of shopping local this holiday season.

Stepping Stones Early Learning Center Board President Erika Pleggenkuhle discusses Stepping Stones annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser happening Saturday.

Pastor Brent Hanna and Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discuss the 2025 Marion County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

Five-year-old Tucker Bell and his mom Cortney discuss Tucker’s goal of raising $5,000 so all the animals at the Marion County Humane Society can be adopted before Christmas.

Knoxville Public Library Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner previews the library’s December calendar.

Knoxville High School seniors Ava Karr and Bailey Gullion discuss the ISDTA Championships happening this weekend.

City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discusses theft prevention for this holiday shopping season in part two of a two part segment.

Knoxville Police Chief Aaron Fuller discusses theft prevention for this holiday shopping season in part one of a two part segment.

Amy Uthus with Marion County Imagination Library discusses the organization and their November fundraiser.

Marion County Emergency Management Deputy Director Emily Feagins discusses now being a certified Crisis Canines of the Midlands handler and the graduation ceremony last month for her and her crisis canine Nova.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

Knoxville Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Nemmers discusses updates within the department.

Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman discusses updates within the department.

Bridget Mohler with THRIVE Knoxville discusses 2025 Merry-N County Christmas starting tonight.

Pat Finan with the Knoxville Cancer Relay discusses the upcoming Turkey Trot happening on Thanksgiving morning. You can register for the event here.

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery discusses the new public safety building project update that was given to the City Council at their meeting on Monday Night.

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett previews Living Windows happening on Thursday.

Ryan Vos with Marion County Bank and Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Bennett discuss Marion County Bank’s discounted chamber bucks offering at this year’s Living Windows.

Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon discusses updates within the Marion County Attorney’s Office and school safety in part two of a two part segment.

Marion County Attorney Jared Harmon discusses updates within the Marion County Attorney’s Office in part one of a two part segment.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting.

Danny Schnathorst with HIRTA discusses their need for volunteers for the HIRTA Helps Holiday Light Express.

Anna Humeston with the Daughters of the American Revolution discusses a traveling exhibit coming to Knoxville starting on November 18th.

Knoxville High School student Malichi Swan and Choir Director Ian Heetland discuss Malichi earning all-state music honors.

Pat Finan with Helping Hands Food Pantry in Knoxville discusses the increased need for donations and volunteers due to the recent pause in SNAP benefits.

City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting and discusses city updates.

Carol Adkins with the Knoxville Area Community Theater (K-ACT) discuses their upcoming show Matilda that will open on Thursday.

Knoxville Public Library Adult Services Librarian Cari Meissner previews the library’s November calendar.

Knoxville City Council Candidate Chris Nichols discusses his candidacy for Knoxville City Council ahead of the upcoming 2025 City/School Elections.

Knoxville City Council Candidate Dan Losada discusses his candidacy ahead of the 2025 City/School Elections. All Knoxville city and school candidates are featured on this week’s Let’s Talk Knoxville programs.

Knoxville Mayor Brian Hatch discusses his candidacy for a new term as Knoxville Mayor ahead of the 2025 City/School Elections.

Knoxville School Board candidate Erika Pleggenkuhle discusses her candidacy for Knoxville School Board ahead of the upcoming 2025 City/School Elections. Hear from other Knoxville city/school candidates each day on Let’s Talk Knoxville this week.

Knoxville School Board candidate and current School Board President Monica Sullivan discusses her candidacy ahead of the upcoming 2025 City/School Elections. Hear from other candidates later in the week.

Tyler Christian with the Vote Yes Northstar Committee discusses information ahead of the upcoming bond vote. Full interview below:

Marion County Auditor Jake Grandia discusses the upcoming 2025 City/School Election.

Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery recaps Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting.

Jim Baker with Leighton State Bank discusses their new bank building in Knoxville and upcoming open house and ribbon cutting happening on Wednesday.

Holly Thorpe at the Knoxville Public Library discusses their new horror book club called “Fright Club”.

Dylan Morse discusses the new local non-profit, the Knoxville Preservation Foundation.

Knoxville High School students Leo and Kaden Nobles discuss this year’s Esports team.

KCSD Superintendent Cassi Pearson and Business Manager Craig Mobley recap Monday night’s Knoxville School Board meeting and discuss updates within the district.