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Looking for lodging? Closer to Neyland, the more you'll pay

Submitted by Steve Butera on Thursday, September 13th, 10:14 pm
Looking for lodging? Closer to Neyland, the more you'll pay

 

If you're looking for a hotel room for the big Tennessee-Florida game this weekend, expect a small number of availabilities for a big cost.

"Look for anything online," said Alan Avriett, a Florida fan coming to Rocky Top. 10News met Avriett and his brother, Scott, a Vols fan, as they were driving to town. "There was nothing less than $300, and I said that's not going to happen, because we're staying three nights," Alan added.

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East Tennessee Gator fans gearing up for big game

Submitted by Brittany Bailey on Thursday, September 13th, 6:46 pm
East Tennessee Gator fans gearing up for big game

It's clear that Tennessee fans are ready for the big game this weekend, but so are Gator fans, especially those living in East Tennessee.

"(It's) a lot of fun because everybody wants to argue, and everybody wants to fight, and I always get to have the last word 'cause we win 90 percent of the time," said Eric Oakes, a Gator fan who delivers mail in the Farragut area.

Most days, he says he wears a Florida shirt and baseball cap. And he's always sporting his Gator tattoo.

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Big Orange fans prepare for Florida game

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Thursday, September 13th, 4:26 pm
Big Orange fans prepare for Florida game

It's a big week here in East Tennessee because it's Florida Week. The Vols will face off against the Gators on Saturday.

Big Orange fans showed their spirit a little early out in West Knoxville. Fans gathered in the corner parking lot of Belk to enjoy live music from the Southern Drawl Band.

There was also a Q&A with Bob Kessling and John Brice. Fans also got a visit from Smokey and the UT cheerleaders.

Texas Roadhouse served up ribs for the hungry fans at the event.

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Go Vols! Vote for your fave in Southern Living's Best Tailgate Contest

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 1:09pm
Go Vols! Vote for your fave in Southern Living's Best Tailgate Contest

The University of Tennessee is listed as a Powerhouse in Southern Living magazine's search for who hosts the South's Best Tailgate!

Click on over to their website to vote for your favorite team!

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Knoxville reflects on the 9/11 attacks, remembers fallen

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Tuesday, September 11th, 6:08 pm
Knoxville reflects on the 9/11 attacks, remembers fallen

Across the nation, people are stopping to reflect on the 9/11 attacks that happened 11 years ago.

Knoxville paused to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died during the tragedy in an informal gathering Tuesday morning.

A wreath was placed at the memorial on the City-County lawn. The public was invited to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 while local churches rang bells to mark the moment the first plane struck the Twin Towers in New York.

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AmeriCorps members go green in Knoxville

Submitted by Emily Stroud on Tuesday, September 11th, 2:29 pm
AmeriCorps members go green in Knoxville

The name is a mouthful: the Knoxville / Knox County Community Action Committee AmeriCorps.

Knoxville has hosted the service program since 1994.

AmeriCorps members have an impact on East Tennessee.

Recycling is just one focus for CAC AmeriCorps members in Knoxville.

College graduates from across the country spend 11 months here working on green projects.

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Extreme Makeover family plans new building project

Submitted by WBIR Web Staff on Monday, September 10th, 8:32 pm
Extreme Makeover family plans new building project

An East Tennessee organization that was thrust into the national spotlight is about to take on a new project to help dozens of local families.

Daniel and Mandy Watson were featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition back in January when they received a new home in West Knoxville.

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