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Get happy! It’s International Day of Happiness! The holiday was founded in 2011 by United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien, whose goal was simply to promote global happiness.

Here’s the thing: Happiness doesn’t have to be defined by a dream job, big house or perfect family. Today, we encourage you to compile a list of simple joys. What’s something small you can do right now to put a smile on your face?

Here are a few stories to get you started:

Nothing has the power to unite people like banana pudding. Just ask this immigrant and ex-KKK member, who share a special – albeit unusual – friendship.

For all sorts of reasons, the Tennessee football offensive linemen are looking forward to the rest of 2019. And as a fan, you should be, too.

Chattanooga’s long-lived Bessie Smith Strut, traditionally held on Mondays during the Riverbend Festival, is being re-branded and moved to early October. And, for the first time in years, it will be free.