East Tennessee Now

Frank Murphy interviews Aaron Snukals of Concerts For Our Own and Caroline Timpson of Breast Connect. The concerts benefit three charities: Breast Connect, the Love Kitchen, and Choice Health Network. Tickets on sale at https://www.concertsforourown.org/  Learn more about Breast Connect at https://breastconnect.org/

This program aired on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Concerts For Our Own season:

Friday, October 10, 2025 - "The Purple xPeRIeNCE" Prince Tribute Show

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - "MummFest" - Here Come the Mummies with special guests Lachy Doley & Platinum Moon

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Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson and Mark Dulniak with the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter.

This program aired on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Ales for Alz runs through August 31. Information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/

The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Zoo Knoxville. Information at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk

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Frank Murphy interviews Kesha Waters and Hannah Fatheree of CASA of the Tennessee Heartland.

This program aired on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. The core purpose of CASA of the Tennessee Heartland is to provide a voice for abused and neglected children in Anderson and Blount counties. As a non-profit, volunteer-based agency, our mission is to empower CASA volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children in juvenile court. Our vision is to provide a court-appointed volunteer advocate for every child who needs one.

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Frank Murphy interviews Kelley Weatherley-Sinclair of the East Tennessee Historical Society about the 2025 History Hootenanny which takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 

This program aired on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

History Hootenanny showcases the best of the East Tennessee History Center and its partners at this open house. This year’s theme is “Sports History” to celebrate the feature exhibition, Home Runs & Home Teams: A History of the National Pastime in Tennessee. Guests can enjoy live music, sports-themed children’s activities, Knoxville walking tours, shuttles to the Historic House Museums of Knoxville, and more! History Hootenanny is a free public history event organized in partnership by the East Tennessee Historical Society, Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, and Tennessee Archive of Moving Image & Sound.

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It’s officially spring - so Tis the season to get outdoors…. One way is The 3rd annual Lupus Golf Tournament Fundraiser….. There are so many ways to take part.. Even if you don’t play…. This annual event raises awareness for Lupus and the Lupus Foundation of America.

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So many people getting sick, the flu- covid, sinuses issues.. Its a lot to stay healthy…these days… and some people - have greater struggles… with their health.. For instance, dealing w/ substance abuse disorders.. But there is help and support… on non-profit is  the East TN Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors - Darius is diving in to learn more about this organization and their annual Smoky Mountain Conference.

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Ever have a day or days - you feel lost, maybe even hopeless? It happens… know you are not alone… in fact there are many organizations out there - ready to help - if you are ready for it… one of them - a hand up for women…. Full of love and support.. The non-profit is holding its largest fundraiser, the Annual Gala Red Carpet Event.

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Camp Bayoca - sound like something your kids should get into? Head on over to campbayoca.com and get them registered today.

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Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will be calling in to talk about the 2025 Read City USA challenge and how you can get involved. But first, KFD Asst. Chief Mark Wilbanks joins us to tell us about the upcoming KFD Recruitment Expo.

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If you have a teenager in the family, or know of one.. They can score a thousand bucks - time to break out the creativity for a contest through Metro Drug Coalition- Courtney Fuson shares the details for “A Vape Free Future” youth PSA contest. 

First, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs calls in about the 2025 Read City USA challenge and how you can get involved.

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