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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Why are Kerbela apartments controversial? 7 departures from Knoxville rules (knoxnews.com) — A proposed luxury apartment complex on the Kerbela Shriners site along Knoxville's South Waterfront is drawing intense scrutiny for seven requested departures from local development standards. Neighbors and advocates have appealed the Planning Commission's approval to Knoxville City Council, arguing the project's size, setbacks, and lack of streets undermine the long-term riverfront vision.
2. Young Williams to bring adoptable cats during 'BOO! at the Zoo' event this October (wvlt.tv) — Zoo Knoxville is partnering with Young-Williams Animal Shelter this October to feature adoptable cats during the nightly "Boo! at the Zoo" festivities. From Oct. 3–30, you can meet cats Thursday through Sunday at the Black Cat Exhibit, then complete the actual adoption process with Young-Williams if you find a new furry family member.
3. Type One Energy raised $200M to build a fusion power plant by 2034 (techcrunch.com) — A Knoxville-based startup, Type One Energy, has raised $200 million to advance its plan for a 400-megawatt fusion power plant, with early devices to be built at TVA's Bull Run site. The company's partnership-heavy model aims to cut costs and risk, potentially positioning Knoxville as a significant player in next-generation clean energy development over the coming decade.
4. Cheapest gas stations in Knoxville (newsbreak.com) — If you're filling up around Knoxville today, this roundup shows exactly where regular gas is cheapest, including several stations within city limits and nearby suburbs. Use it to compare prices at Costco, Sam's Club, Kroger, and other familiar spots before your next fill-up.
5. Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and s... (unionleader.com) — A botched Tennessee execution attempt has left death row inmate Christa Pike conscious and hospitalized after repeated failed IV insertions, prompting a statewide review and the corrections chief's resignation. Pike was condemned for a 1995 murder on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, a case that still resonates locally because of its brutality and the ongoing debate over her sentence.
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