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The Knoxville airport is growing, and we're doubling down on covering it.

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By Brenna McDermott Verified
| Knoxville News Sentinel Verified
OK, but why should I care? For the past three years, it's been my job to ask this question. Knox County is trying to pass a new growth plan. Why should I care? The University of Tennessee has record enrollment. Why should I care? Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport has a special pile of money it can dole out when needed. Why should I care? It's the question that guides Knox News' growth and development team since it was created in 2021. And though it's an "I" question, it's really about you.
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What are 'choice lanes,' and how could they help Knox County traffic along I-40? Original

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By Brenna McDermott Verified
| Knoxville News Sentinel Verified
Interstate 40 and I-75 through Knox County could be a contender for "choice lanes," the trendiest traffic solution in Tennessee. With $150 million being invested in improving the interstate, especially near Watt Road and Campbell Station Road, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is going to study whether the Knoxville area would be a good place for choice lanes. Knox Countians are looking for any possible improvements.
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VOTE NOW: What is Knoxville's favorite pizza? Help us crown a champion in the final round!

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By Brenna McDermott Verified
| Knoxville News Sentinel Verified
And then there were two. No more fun and games, Knoxville. It's time to pick your favorite pizza in our March Madness-style bracket! After four competitive rounds of head-to-head voting, only 2 Knoxville pizza places remain. It's Pizza Palace vs. Hard Knox Pizza for all the marbles. This is your last chance to vote, and this time you're deciding which restaurant wins the unofficial title of Knoxville's favorite pizza. The stakes couldn't be more delicious.
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