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Roane State alumnus Nicole Cravens displays some of the many types of cupcakes she bakes and decorates in her new Fentress County business, Sweet Cravings By Bob Fowler Roane State staff writer This Roane State alumnus made herself one sweet business. Nicole Cravens is the owner of Sweet Cravings, a …

The “Warrior’ onion is a stout soldier in your landscape, whether planted in a container or in beds. Photo of specimen in the UT Gardens, Jackson, by J. Reeves, courtesy UTIA. Submitted by Jason Reeves, research horticulturist, University of Tennessee Gardens, JacksonThe ‘Warrior’ onion is not just a plant for …

Arden, North Carolina (March 6, 2020) — After years of writing, singing and producing music that propelled them to be one of the most recognized acts in Southern Gospel, The Talleys are bringing their performing career to a close with one last collection aptly titled, The Music Goes On. The album …

New shiitake mushrooms sprout on an oak log in the back yard of Jason Schmidt, a local gardener. Schmidt will be leading a “Mushroom Inoculation Station” on Sat., March 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Winter Farmers’ Market, in which participants will be making their own mushroom logs …

Arden, North Carolina (February 28, 2020) — Each year, NQC LIVE — a DVD/CD package — captures the concerts and events of the National Quartet Convention, a gathering of fans, artists and industry personnel that celebrates the long and colorful history of Southern Gospel music. Crossroads and NQC have again partnered …

Genome Duplication Event May Have Contributed to Floral Scent Biosynthesis and Other Traits of Early-diverged Flowering Plants Water lily in UT Gardens, Knoxville by G. Clemons web KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new study published in Nature reports the 409-megabase genome sequence of the blue-petal water lily (Nymphaea colorata). The conclusion …

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is advising forest landowners to monitor their sassafras trees after detecting laurel wilt disease in Dickson and Montgomery Counties. Laurel wilt is a fungal disease caused by an invasive pathogen, Raffaelea lauricola, which can affect a range of plants in the Lauraceae …

NASHVILLE — Autumn fun is here! From pumpkin-picking to fall birthday celebrations, agritourism destinations are sure to create a lifetime of memories for the whole family. If you are looking for the perfect adventure this season, you’re in luck. Many pick-your-own pumpkin patches are already open, and most operations will …

OAK RIDGE, TENN. – The Travelin’ McCourys and Circus No. 9 will perform on Saturday, July 13 for the next Summer Sessions concert event presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union. Summer Sessions is a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and American bands from throughout the region. The …

(Clinton, Tennessee – June 6, 2019) Diabetes can often be overwhelming, not only to the diabetic, but to their family and caregivers, as well. Take Charge of Your Diabetes is a 6-week workshop offered to assist those who want to more effectively manage their own diabetes or to help a …