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LifestyleSep 2, 2026

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the “dreamer-in-chief,” Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80

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LifestyleApr 16, 2026

Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on ... a ranch

Ranch dressing is the best-selling salad dressing in the U.S., surpassing Italian dressing near the end of the 20th century

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LifestyleMar 22, 2025

Viral videos of dogs called a 'Himalayan fur goblin' and 'teacup werewolf' boost adoptions

When the COVID pandemic practically shut down Nashville's animal shelters, a volunteer photographer tried something different to get more dogs adopted

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LifestyleDec 22, 2024

What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?

About 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels, but what, exactly, is an angel

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LifestyleMay 23, 2024

At the 'Super Bowl of Swine,' global barbecuing traditions are the wood-smoked flavor of the day

Memphis barbecue is elevated to fine dining under the sun at the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

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LifestyleJun 7, 2023

As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe

As politicians and activists push for limits on discussions of race, gender and sexuality, some students say the measures targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools — the one place all kids are supposed to feel safe

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HealthDec 29, 2022

'Not just the ramp.' Worship spaces need more accessibility

Many U.S. houses of worship have accessibility limitations

LifestyleNov 27, 2022

Whalen, Peck lead Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class

Lindsay Whalen, who helped the Minnesota Lynx win four WNBA championships, will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next spring as part of a five-member class

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General newsNov 23, 2022

Researchers: AI in connected cars eased rush hour congestion

Researchers in Tennessee say they have successfully used artificial intelligence in a group of wirelessly connected cars to help ease rush hour traffic on Interstate 24