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Paul Efird
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Photographer, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville
Beats
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By Don Jacobs, Jonathan Rood, Steve Ahillen Verified, Paul Efird Verified| Knoxville News Sentinel Verified The mountains of Sevier County will bear the scars of last year's wildfires that killed 14 people, burned more than 17,000 acres, destroyed or damaged more than 2,400 structures and caused more than $1 billion in damages for years to come. The state's largest fire in the past 100 years forced more than 14,000 residents and tourists to flee Gatlinburg, which was ringed by flames and closed for nearly two weeks.
By Don Jacobs, Jonathan Rood, Steve Ahillen Verified, Paul Efird Verified| Knoxville News Sentinel Verified Now that a judge has lifted the legal smokescreen state and local officials used for months to withhold government records on the response to the deadly Gatlinburg wildfire, the documents should be released immediately. Those same officials have had public records requests from the media, the families of victims and others for nearly seven months and that is a sufficient amount of time to review the records and to process the requests.
By Don Jacobs, Jonathan Rood, Steve Ahillen Verified, Paul Efird Verified| Knoxville News Sentinel Verified The mountains of Sevier County will bear the scars of last year's wildfires that killed 14 people, burned more than 17,000 acres, destroyed or damaged more than 2,400 structures and caused more than $1 billion in damages for years to come. The state's largest fire in the past 100 years forced more than 14,000 residents and tourists to flee Gatlinburg, which was ringed by flames and closed for nearly two weeks.
Company Info
Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knoxville News Sentinel is a historic daily newspaper based in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the local community and surrounding regions. Founded in 1886, it originally operated as *The Sentinel* before merging with the *Knoxville News* in 1926 to become the *Knoxville News-Sentinel*. The newspaper dropped the hyphen in its name in 2002 during a rebranding that coincided with the opening of a new printing facility. The Knoxville News Sentinel publishes daily print editions, including a Sunday edition, and has a strong digital presence, having launched one of the first newspaper websites in 1994. The newspaper is known for its commitment to community engagement and has historically advocated for civic reforms, including the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has received recognition for its investigative journalism and contributions to open government laws in Tennessee. With approximately 212 employees, the newspaper continues to be a vital source of news and information for East Tennessee residents.
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
+1 844-900-7097
Founded: 1886