SUMMARY: East Tennessee experienced a beautiful sunset this Monday, despite some scattered storms. A forecasted drought predicament is expected to improve with increased rain chances this week, beginning with a frontal system on Wednesday and a tropical system, Helen, arriving Thursday night into Friday. Helen may strengthen into a hurricane before impacting Florida and then weakening over East Tennessee, bringing heavy rain and wind. Spotty thunderstorms are anticipated through the evening, with patchy fog overnight. Overall, the region can expect warm temperatures, with higher rain chances leading to a calmer weekend ahead in the lower 80s.

Partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Highs in the middle to upper 80s. Lows in the middle 60s Tuesday night.

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SUMMARY: Local landscapers at Cherokee Country Club are utilizing goats for a method called “goatscaping” over the next few days. The federal government endorses this approach as it reduces fuel usage for landscaping equipment and eliminates the need for pesticides. Additionally, goats are effective in managing hilly terrains that are difficult to mow. A special mention goes to viewer Jeff for encouraging the coverage of this unique story.

Knox Goats said that putting their animals to work decreases the risk of pollution and promotes land fertilization.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has released its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for meeting electricity demand over the next 25 years, inviting public comments until November 26. The plan includes expansion of solar, natural gas, and nuclear technologies, alongside energy efficiency and storage. Advocacy groups like CleanUpTVA and the Sierra Club have criticized proposals for increased gas expansion, arguing for a focus on renewable resources to reduce pollution and lower electric bills. TVA President Jeff Lyash emphasized the goal of delivering affordable, reliable, and increasingly clean energy to support regional growth and consumer needs.

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