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AFTER: Miller’s lawn looks green and healthy, thanks to the synthetic grass she had installed.

Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen IV talks about traffic enforcement plans for the Labor Day holiday weekend and Boomsday on Wednesday at Volunteer Landing.

Knox County Commissioner Victoria DeFreese, left, talks with Patti Walker and commissioner Paul Pinkston after a meeting Wednesday at the attorney general's office.

Customized textbooks such as this one for sale at the UT Book & Supply Store have content specific to an instructor's curriculum.

Rebecca Johnson, a pre-veterinary sophomore from Houston, Texas, left, and Izabela VanDeest, an accounting junior from Poland, use a laptop to check the books they need at the UT Book & Supply Store. The customized texts in front of them are published with content specific to the institution's and instructor's curriculum.

A woman follows the walking path Friday at Lakeshore Park off Northshore Drive. Plans for a YMCA on the site have been canceled.

Paving crews for the SmartFIX40 project lay surface asphalt Friday on one lane of the short section of Interstate 40 between the James White Parkway and Hall of Fame Drive.

A worker on the SmartFIX40 project works high up Friday beside the eastbound Interstate 40 ramp to the James White Parkway. The short section of I-40 between the parkway and Hall of Fame Drive is closed until June 30, 2009, for reconstruction.

Jeff Parrott, master mechanic of steam for Three Rivers Rambler, left, looks on Thursday as Mark George and Stan Bostic line up the section of track that houses the 1890 steam locomotive at Chilhowee Park to a section of rail that will guide the engine to the back of a tractor-trailer.

Troy Ogle prepares to secure the 1890 steam locomotive that has been on display at Chilhowee Park for the past 54 years onto a tractortrailer Thursday for transport to a restoration site.

Workers maneuver No. 154, a 1890 steam locomotive, Thursday from the section of track it has been displayed on for the past 54 years at Chilhowee Park to the back of a tractor-trailer. The locomotive, recently acquired by the Three Rivers Rambler, will be transported today to Knoxville Locomotive Works off Central Avenue, where a two-year restoration project will begin.

Pharmacist Shauna Bradley consults with patient Pamela Nichols, left, about her prescription on Wednesday at the Cherokee Health Systems facility on Western Avenue. The company plans to open a clinic early next year north of downtown aimed at serving homeless and low-income patients..

University of Tennessee sophomore tight end Brandon Warren talks with media Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

Charlie Maner, right, visits with his daughter Brooke Maner, left, and former wife Corky Brooks at his home Friday at Elmcroft of West Knoxville assisted living facility. Brooks lives close by and the family has remained close since Maner suffered a stroke 25 years ago while in office as the Knox County Law Director.

Lola, an eight-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback, peers from under a bin of fruits and vegetables recently at the Coning Family Farm in Maryville. Affectionately known as "the Farm Dog", owner Albert Coning says Lola pretty much adopted his family and rather than staying home, prefers hanging out at the market where she has become popular among customers who bring her bones and treats. "She can even recognized the sound of certain customers' vehicles and will go out to meet them as they come in," said Coning.

Charlie Maner

Charlie Maner, right, visits with daughter Brooke Maner, left, and former wife Corky Brooks at his home at Elmcroft of West Knoxville assisted living facility.

Karen Brady Hammontree’s antique-looking teddy bears have earned her a listing in the Early American Life Dictionary of Crafters.

Christopher Moore, executive chef at the Knoxville Convention Center

While enjoying the happyhour music at Elmcroft of West Knoxville assisted- living facility Charlie Maner (in wheelchair) joins an impromptu conga line with fellow residents and staff. Pushing Maner’s chair is daughter Brooke Maner

Karen Brady Hammontree — with children Sophie, 17 months, and Bella, 6 — says it takes about eight hours to make one of her antiquelooking, primitive-style teddy bears.

Riley Denton, 10, plays basketball in the gymnasium of the new Grainger High School in Rutledge. Riley is the son of Grainger High School guidance counselor Jill Denton.

Drivers’ education instructor Doug McBee, left, and automotive instructor Avery Turley organize the automotive technology classroom as they prepare for Monday’s opening of the new Grainger High School in Rutledge.

Jevon Tarantino, synchronized 3-meter diving: An NCAA champion in 2004 and a six-time national team member, Tarantino has found his event. The Boca Raton, Fla., resident has teamed with former Georgia standout Chris Colwill to form the U.S.’s best chance in synchro platform diving. They were named to the team after outstanding performances at the recent selection camp at UT’s Allan Jones Aquatic Center. The two are certainly medal contenders.

A bicyclist makes his way across the top of Norris Dam. Completed in 1936 as the first project of the newly formed Tennessee Valley Authority, the structure stretches 1,860 feet across and stands 265 feet high above the Clinch River, creating the largest reservoir on a tributary of the Tennessee River and providing 809 miles of shoreline and 33,840 acres of water surface. A popular tourist and recreation destination, in 2005 TVA opened a visitor center at the top of the dam staffed by TVA retiree volunteers and that features a history of Norris, hydropower operations and TVA’s management of the river system. The center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Anthony Parker pushes teammate Walter Fisher over too far while helping him stretch Saturday during Tennessee's media day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee head football coach Phil Fulmer, top, descends the bleachers with his players following a group team picture Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee senior offensive guard Anthony Parker, above, jokingly pushes senior defensive tackle Walter Fisher over too far while helping him stretch Saturday as senior defensive back Antonio Gaines, left, and senior tailback Ja'Kouri Williams look on during Media Day at Neyland Stadium

University of Tennessee junior quarterback Jonathan Crompton gives his dad David Crompton a hug Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium

University of Tennessee freshman linebacker junior offensive guard Jacques McClendon, left, junior defensive end Wes Brown, sophomore defensive back Eric Berry (jumping up), sophomore defensive end Chris Walker, junior quarterback Jonathan Crompton and junior offensive guard Vladimir Richard (laying on ground) pose as Crompton's mother Janet Crompton snaps a picture during media day Saturday at Neyland Stadium

University of Tennessee freshman tailback Tauren Poole, forground, waits his turn for his group's team picture Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee freshman linebacker Shane Reveiz, left, looks on as his brother, sophomore linebacker Nick Reveiz playfully trys to tackle their father, Fuad Reveiz during media day Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee sophomore tight end Brandon Warren talks with media Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee sophomore punter/place kicker Chad Cunningham, right, amuses teammates Britton Colquitt, left, and Bram Cannon with a show of strength Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

Photographers gather to take a team picture Saturday during the University of Tennessee Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee head football coach Phil Fulmer talks with media Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee freshman tailback Tauren Poole, left, and freshman fullback Austin Johnson are interviewed Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

University of Tennessee freshman quarterback B.J. Coleman tosses a football up in the air Saturday during Media Day at Neyland Stadium.

Walkers travel up Central Street during their 3.5-mile “Walk of Mercy” on Saturday. A day after inpatient services ended at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee, staff, former patients and family members took part in the pilgrimage from Baptist to St. Mary’s Medical Center to show the unity of Knoxville residents

Walkers cross Summit Hill Drive at Gay Street on Saturday as employees, former patients and family members participate in the 3.5-mile “Walk of Mercy” from Baptist Hospital to St. Mary’s Medical Center to symbolize the relocation of medical services

Lily Tirgrath, 8, swimming for Gettysvue, competes in the 25-meter freestyle Saturday at the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association meet at Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatics Center.

A log home is under construction Friday at The Villages at Norris Lake. The closure of the company's sales office in LaFollette leaves the lakefront development project with an uncertain future.

A caution sign is posted Friday at the future site of Rainbow Marina, a public access marina at the Villages at Norris Lake. Despite a heavy marketing push from developers behind the lakefront project that has included hiring singer Marty Stuart to entertain potential buyers, pressure from lenders have forced the closure of the company's sales office in LaFollette leaving the development with an uncertain future.

A security gate at the landscaped entrance to The Villages at Norris Lake, Friday, leads into the unfinished development. The closure of the company's sales office in LaFollette leaves the project with an uncertain future.

The face of jewelry artist Jessica Arbital (cq) is reflected in a mirror behind a display of stained glass decorations made by her friend Susan Watson as she sits in a vendors' booth Saturday during the Irish Festival at World's Fair Park.

J.P., an 8-year-old male camel from the Circle G Ranch, appears to be making a face while chewing on some grass Saturday during the Irish Festival at World's Fair Park. Camel rides were one of the activities offered at the festival.

Knoxville Fire Department firefighter Clay Collins, front, strains with fellow Knoxville Firefighters Association teammates during a tug of war face off against the Fraternal Order of Police during Saturday's Irish Festival at World's Fair Park.

eammates for the Fraternal Order of Police, left, pull hard during a tug of war face off Saturday against members of the Knoxville Firefighters Association during the Irish Festival at World's Fair Park.

Joe Hurley of Knoxville picks up his daughter Marianna Hurley, 2, while dancing with her Saturday to the music of Lahinch Mob Band during the Irish Festival at World's Fair Park.

Parker Bevins, 10, of Knoxville takes in the activities Saturday after having his face painted during the Irish Festival at World's Fair Park.

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