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Family of fallen KCSO deputy honors his birthday month with a fundraiser for animals
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — According to Ty Blakely, brother of the late Knox County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tucker Blakely, the decade's birthdays were something of a big deal to the Blakely family. Tucker was a huge animal lover. Even when he and Ty were kids, Tucker always looked out for...
Heart postpones remainder of 2024 tour dates, including Knoxville show. Here’s why
Rock band Heart likely won’t be coming to Knoxville this August as planned. The band has postponed its highly anticipated reunion tour. “As of today, Heart’s Royal Flush Tour is postponed due to medical reasons,” the band announced July 2 in a message shared to its official social media accounts.
Fireworks safety for furry friends
Fourth of July can be a time of great fun and celebration, but it can also be a distressing time for furry friends. With fireworks shooting off and the hustle and bustle of celebration, it can be easy to miss a dog bolting out the door or fence. “July Fourth or New Year’s, any firework-laden holiday that people tend to celebrate with that, it does produce that anxiety in the...
New place for hot chicken downtown: Hot Birds moving into Marble City Market
It’s time. Knoxville’s authentic hot chicken peddler is expanding. On June 29, Amin Islam is moving his restaurant, Hot Birds, from Magnolia Avenue to its new home in the Marble City Market at 333 W. Depot Ave. “Yes, it is daunting,” Islam said about the new venture, “but...
Shoes for School offers new shoes, school supplies and resources for students and their families
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Shoes for School is around a month away, kicking off on Aug. 3, and there are big changes coming. It will be held in a new location and offer new kinds of services and resources. It's hosted by the Knoxville Area Urban League and aims to make sure students have their back-to-school basics and are prepared for the school year.
Where to Listen to Live Music this Summer
While Nashville may be Music City, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies is home to a lively—and affordable—music scene. This summer, discover the diversity of Appalachian music, from bluegrass to rock n’ roll, at these upcoming performances. Sunset Series Concert at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center,...
Knoxville artist brings Smokey to Strong Alley in new downtown mural
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville artist put up a new mural in the downtown area, incorporating his love for the outdoors, nature and the state of Tennessee. Of course, it also makes sure to highlight the University of Tennessee's mascot — Smokey. Gared Luquet painted the mural in...
Monday Night Brewing sprang from a Bible study but fits right in at Kern’s Food Hall
After attending a Friday morning Bible study, three members began to meet on Monday nights to get to know one another better and hang out. They started to dabble in the world of home brewing, and the hangout blossomed into Monday Night Brewing. Joel Iverson, Jeff Heck and Jonathan Baker...
Looking for the perfect glass of wine? 5 Knoxville-area spots have award-winning selections
Knoxville's vibrant beer scene is well-known. The wine scene is doing well, too. In fact, it’s award-winning. Wine Spectator, the premier magazine focused on wine and wine culture, honored five restaurants in the region in its 2024 Restaurant Awards, including three in Knoxville. One restaurant in the Great Smoky Mountains was the only establishment in Tennessee to get the top Grand Award.
Knoxville nighthawks: A picture worth a thousand words
It is simply one of the coolest pictures of downtown Knoxville I’ve ever seen. Posted in a history group, it breathes film noir, with a hint of Edward Hopper’s painting Nighthawks, and looks like you could step right through the looking glass onto Gay Street in 1947. The...
Farragut Parks & Rec adds adult programs
The Farragut Parks & Recreation Department is adding new programs to a growing catalog of activities geared toward adults: Book Club, Walking Club and pickup sports. The new Book Club will begin meeting on Wednesdays in July, and while registration for this group is closed, look for the next opportunity to join a new group when it opens again. Book Club.
Two local parades on July 4
Love a parade? There are two neighborhood ones on July 4th in Farragut or Powell. The Farragut Independence Day parade is an annual event from 9:30 a.m.- noon, beginning at intersection of Kingston Pike and Stadium Drive then traveling to Boring Road. Make sure to arrive early to snag the best seats to view the floats, bands, dancers, animals, antique cars and more. Plus, the first 100 visitors to the Visit Farragut Tent at the Campbell Station Inn will receive a special event pin.
Huxley & Kent Unleashes Hanukkah 2024 Dog & Cat Toy Collection
(PRESS RELEASE) KNOXVILLE, TN — Huxley & Kent, an industry leading designer of durable and fun pet toys and accessories, announced the launch of its Hanukkah 2024 Dog & Cat Toy Collection, which is now available for prebook wholesale orders. This new release includes one new dog toy and...
Mighty Big Love at The Mighty Wig
(Today’s article is by recurring guest writer and relatively recent Knoxville transplant Luke Frazier.) In a small, tightly organized space, tucked away on a second floor of a building adjacent to South Knoxville’s Baker Creek Preserve, there exists an oasis and a culmination called The Mighty Wig. It’s an oasis for individuals who are seeking help with hair loss, and a culmination of owner Siobian (Sha-von) Jones’ twenty-year journey as a hairstylist, theatrical wig designer, and artist.
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