Erika Donalds to Newsmax: Parents Deserve Educators Who Respect Their Values

Erika Donalds, the chair of the America First Policy Institute told Newsmax Friday it is important for educators to recognize the rights of parents.

Donalds was on Nesmax’s “National Report” to discuss Melissa Calhoun, a Florida teacher who was fired after she referred to a student by their preferred name that aligns with their gender identity rather than their legal name.

Calhoun violated the state’s Parental Authorization for Deviation from Student’s Legal Name Form, which requires parents sign off on their children being referred to by any other name other than their legal name.

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Knoxville Museum of Art- Artist on Location- 4/26

The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artists on Location 2025, a Plein Air Painting Event, at the Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.

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Medic Regional Blood Center in Need of O Blood Donors

Medic Regional Blood Center says the demand for type O blood is very high and they need donors. They are offering O Negative and O Positive Donors a $20 E-Gift Card for a Whole Blood Donation and a $25 E-Gift Card for a ALYX (Double Red) Donation this week. Today through Sunday you can make…

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!

Rossini Festival- Knoxville Opera- April 12th & 13th

The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee.

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