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A new film spotlights Oxford House, a 50-year-old program where people in recovery help each other stay sober through democratically run, self-supporting homes. Nearly 35 of these homes now operate in the Knoxville area, offering affordable housing and mutual support without traditional treatment costs.
Every Wednesday in Knoxville, Tennessee, volunteers gather outside an ICE office to offer snacks, toys, and hope to families facing uncertain futures. The group has shown up faithfully since 2018, proving that compassion can thrive even in difficult times.
For over three decades, volunteers have kept the Ronald McDonald House of Knoxville running, providing free support to families with hospitalized children. Executive Director Sue Beverly started as a volunteer and never left, calling it the most rewarding work of her life. #
Medical students in Knoxville are combining their training with compassion, providing weekly health checks and cold weather supplies to people experiencing homelessness. As dangerous winter weather approaches this weekend, their efforts are helping vulnerable neighbors stay safe and warm.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
A Tennessee program has provided 77,000 free rides to seniors and people with disabilities since 2009, but now needs to double its volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. The flexible opportunity lets compassionate drivers make a visible difference in their neighbors' lives.
Knoxville Poet Laureate Linda Parsons' play "Decoration Day" tells a moving story of a family healing old wounds after the Civil War. The production runs through May 31 at Borderland Playhouse.
Dave Burge slept in his truck in freezing weather for a chance at dentures he couldn't afford. He was one of over 1,200 people who received free medical care at a pop-up clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, powered entirely by volunteers.
A new Knoxville thrift store is turning donated goods into lifesaving funds for homeless animals. Pawsitively Thrifty puts every dollar of profit toward helping the Marion County Humane Society care for animals in need.
The Clayton Foundation just donated $10,000 to help bring holiday meals to thousands of East Tennessee families in need. For decades, Jim Clayton's family has quietly made Christmas dinner possible for hundreds through the Empty Stocking Fund.
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team transformed their lowest moment into championship glory. After losing to Tennessee last February, they didn't lose again, finishing with their 12th national title.
A Tennessee National Guard helicopter crew plucked an injured hiker from a remote mountain trail and delivered them to a hospital in just 90 minutes. The swift rescue showcased how elite military teams serve their communities during emergencies.
Mo Dioubate went from starter to bench player, but his response turned into the defining moment of Kentucky's season. His toughness and team-first attitude fueled a 17-point comeback against rival Tennessee.
Two Duke alumni just earned prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarships covering three years of graduate study at Stanford University. Both are heading into medical research with missions to make healthcare more accessible to underserved communities.
Two Tennessee students just received scholarships honoring beloved music educator Jim Winfree, whose faith in a young female percussionist in the 1960s changed her life and made military history. His impact continues decades after he inspired students to break barriers and pursue their musical dreams.
A Tennessee children's hospital now bears Dolly Parton's name, honoring decades of giving rooted in watching her father struggle without literacy. Her Imagination Library has mailed 270 million free books to children worldwide.