This 'Stranger Things' theory suggests show's setting is actually based off East Tennessee

String up your Christmas lights, grab your Eggos and put on your tin foil caps, folks. This "Stranger Things" theory is going to send you into the Upside Down.

While the setting is in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, and was filmed in Jackson, Georgia, further investigation suggests Netflix hit "Stranger Things" is inspired by another region. It's actually based off East Tennessee locations. 

Sometimes you gotta go, so we went — to every restaurant bathroom in Market Square

We've all had a bathroom nightmare — you know, a crack in the stall that was too big or a toilet paper supply that was too small. We've seen sinks that splash on us, mirrors that morph us and potties in need of a plunge. 

But then there are those bathrooms you never want to leave — either because of the surprisinglypleasant aroma or some pristine lighting that makes you look better than you have all day. 

We asked this very tiny kitten to pick the winners for all of Tennessee's games

You've spent all off season preparing. You've read all the scouting reports, you've read all the experts' columns, you've listened to all the talking heads getting ready for what may happen this college football season.

Look, why listen to "experts" when you can listen to a kitten instead.

Especially since Sentinel says the Tennessee football team will pick up 7 wins this season and do well in the SEC.

Despite Colin Kaepernick outrage, Tennessee fans are still stuck with Nike

KNOXVILLE — Following Nike's most recent "Just Do It" ad, outraged patrons are burning their shoes and cutting the brand's signature logo off their clothes. But the Nike swoosh on Tennessee gear won't be disappearing any time soon.

Calls for boycott of Nike apparel ignited after the brand unveiled a new "Just Do It" ad featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Monday.

Lake Placid native Jeff Stanley overcomes accident to win two World Championship titles

NAPLES — Jeff Stanley doesn't need all of his fingers to be a world champion.

The self-sponsored Lake Placid native won two world championship titles with only nine and a half fingers at the Pro Watercross World Championship at Sugden Regional Park in Naples on Thursday.

Fort Myers' housing shortage could pose problem for city's dream of millennial-rich population

FORT MYERS— Katie Kupser, 24, landed a job at Pearl Brands in Fort Myers after she graduated. She works downtown but commutes 20 minutes from her apartment. She’d like to live downtown, but it wasn’t an option.

She can’t afford it.

Lack of funding keeps FGCU Dirty Birds from First Four, ready for UNC

DAYTON, OH — Between a small showing from Fairleigh Dickinson fans and what seems like the whole country rooting for the return of Dunk City, the Dayton University Arena felt almost like a home game for FGCU.

There was just one thing missing: the students.

Living with wildlife on campus, relocating the squatters 

ESTERO — When attending a school nestled in more than 400 acres of preserved wetlands and uplands, it is not uncommon to find wildlife roaming the main campus. Earlier this summer, students spotted a bear on FGCU Boulevard en route to their 8 a.m. classes...

FGCU removes ‘practices’ sustainability from official mission statement

ESTERO — After student criticism and a 121-signature online and paper petition, the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees might reverse a recent mission statement change that removed a word.

Melissa Jasczak doesn't let rare brain disease stop her

ESTERO — FGCU junior Melissa Jasczak has been many things — standout high school soccer goalie, college student-athlete, coach, mentor, budding author. But all the chapters she's lived and written in her ever-growing autobiography spell out one trait — survivor.

FGCU Board of Trustees reinstates ‘practices sustainability’ into mission statement

ESTERO — The FGCU Board of Trustees reinstated the phrase “practices sustainability” back into the mission statement after backlash from the community.

'Slap Shot' Hanson brothers visit the Fort Myers Miracle

FORT MYERS — Steve Hanson was eight years old when the iconic trio of violent hockey-playing brothers baring his same name, became known for brawling with opponents on the silver screen. Forty years later he got to meet them.