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This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office. Haslam announces $843K grant for Northeast State (Associated Press) Gov. Bill Haslam has announced an $843,000 grant for Northeast...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. The Fontana Dam, rising high above the Little Tennessee River in western North Carolina, is the tallest dam in the eastern United...

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A group of school students visits the Washington University excavations of Mound A at Poverty Point. CREDIT: WUSTL Photo Ancient Earthwork Was Built with Surprising Speed Jan 31, 2013 | Megan Gannon | Live Science The enormous earthen monument Poverty...

NPR by Eliza Barclay Image source: Dave Whitinger, Wikimedia Fortunately for those of us who are suckers for novelty, every year fruits and vegetables seem to come in more bewitching colors, shapes and flavors. Lately, we’ve been tickled by the...