How Chiropractic Enhances Physical Activity

Chiropractic care supports increased physical activity by enhancing joint mobility, reducing pain, and improving nervous system function, which boosts overall athletic performance and aids recovery. Regular adjustments, coupled with exercise, help increase flexibility, range of motion, and coordination, allowing for safer and more effective workouts.

• Improved mobility and flexibility: Chiropractic adjustments increase joint mobility and range of motion, making it easier to move freely and exercise with less stiffness.

Prove It!

Some find it shocking, and even school officials will argue the point. Did you know that birth certificates are not necessarily required for school enrollment? Especially in the case of certain student subgroups (such as homeless), federal law requires that students be enrolled in public schools that receive federal funds even if no documentation is available!

Knox County Farm Bureau Women's Group to Host 250th Celebration

CORRYTON, Tenn. — The Knox County Farm Bureau Women’s Group will host its annual July Barn Event on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Red Barn, located at 5300 McGinnis Road in Corryton. Community members are invited to attend an evening celebrating agriculture, patriotism, and rural communities.
This year’s event will commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday with fellowship, community engagement, and presentations from guest speakers. Organizers hope the gathering will bring together individuals who support agriculture and the values that strengthen rural Tennessee.

UT Extension to Host Program on Ticks, Screwworms, and Cattle Health

MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. — Area cattle producers and livestock owners are invited to attend an educational program focused on emerging cattle health concerns, including ticks, tick-borne diseases, and screwworm infestations. The event, titled “Ticks & Screw Worm in Cattle Production,” will be held Monday, July 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Plan Your Fall Garden for a Successful Harvest

As summer begins to wind down, it's the perfect time to start thinking about your fall garden. Whether you're hoping to enjoy fresh vegetables well into autumn or even harvest through the winter months, proper planning is the key to success.

The Union County UT Extension invites home gardeners of all experience levels to attend "Planning a Fall Garden," an educational workshop designed to help you make the most of the upcoming growing season.

Union County Veterans News July 2026

After a filling breakfast of eggs, sausage, biscuits, and a variety of fruits, Adjutant Norman Gillen (U.S. Navy) welcomed the crowd of Veterans to the July monthly get-together. He acknowledged all the branches of the military and asked if any of them knew which one was created first. There were a lot of guesses, but the correct answer is that the U.S. Army was officially established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775.

Hiking Shoes: Choose Your Friends Well

My fun and my work for decades has involved walking over rough terrain, so finding practical but comfortable shoes or boots has been critical. They’re so important to me that I end up emotionally attached to them and mourn when they finally wear out and I must let them go to shoe heaven. I’m teary eyed right now just thinking about it, so today’s article is advice on choosing footwear that will be your close friend.

Wolfe Road Closed in Plainview Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Wolfe Road at Tazewell in Plainview will be closed for road repair at 395 Wolfe Road. This section will be COMPLETELY blocked. You will be able to access the Convenience Center from the HWY 370 side. The road should be reopened by 5:00 PM. The City of Plainview apologizes for any inconvenience and hopes to complete the work in one day.