East Tennessee Now

The Knoxville Ice Bears are teaming up with the local, not for profit organizations;  XHunger and the Scarecrow Foundation, to help fill seats and fill hungry bellies! Due to COVID-19, capacity at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum where the hockey games are held, is down to 25 percent. But you can cheer on the Ice Bears through the Empty Bellies Empty Seats campaign. XHunger's, Derrick Furlough says for $45, your name or company's name will appear on one of the seats, and you get a t-shirt! Plus, you are helping stock local food pantries. Ice Bears, CEO and President, Mike Murray tells us how fitting this campaign is, especially since the hockey team can't conduct fundraising the way they did in the past. 

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Kickstand Knoxville is a non-profit bike shop in the back of the Fourth United Presbyterian Church on North Broadway. Director Paul Laudeman explains how they take in donated bikes and parts to rebuild, then give them to adults and kids in need through other organizations like CareCute Knoxville, KARM, etc. They also need volunteers! Madi Allen, Kickstand Knoxville Volunteer Coordinator tells us help is needed with social media and events, as well as building the bikes, and they train!

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Every Sunday, the homeless community is invited to CareCuts Knoxville. Outdoors, at 519 Williams Street from 11-3, they receive a warm meal, clothing, shoes, a hot shower, even a haircut! But that's not all, homeless people are provided resources, encouragement, hope and prayer to help move forward and off the streets. 

Martha LaRue Baker, better known as "Marti" is the founder of the ministry and explains how this non-profit charity survives on volunteers and donations. She says right now they need tents, sleeping bags, warm clothing, shoes, snacks and monetary donations. 

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Less than 8% of people stick to their resolutions each year, according to some estimates. However, goals are continuously set with high hopes of a better year ahead. Registered Dietitian, Lee Murphy gets us motivated with her tips on achieving a healthier lifestyle, squeezing those veggies into our meals, better choices at the drive-thru, and how to control your temptations. Lee suggests this website: www.eatright.org

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