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Nearly 1,000 Christmas gifts lost in Knoxville church fire as holiday giveaway approaches

WATE 6 (Knoxville), November 6, 2026.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Months after a fire damaged Overcoming Believers Church in East Knoxville, church leaders say the impact has gone far beyond the building itself. With Christmas approaching, the congregation is now working to replace hundreds of donated gifts and years of holiday decorations lost in the fire.

Senior Pastor Daryl Arnold said [...]

Summary of the outlet's own feed. From WATE 6 (Knoxville), November 6, 2026.

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