Blaine
FOOD & DRINK
'Small, sad bear sitting on a rock' | Rescue takes in another bear after calls of a sad cub alone on a rock in GSMNP
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Appalachian Bear Rescue took in another bear on Wednesday after calls of a small, sad bear sitting on a rock in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The new bear, named Spruce Bear, was named for the area in which it was found.
An old Dandridge school becomes new affordable living: See inside the $11.5M renovation
On a hill in Dandridge overlooking Main Street and the sparkling waters of Douglas Lake, an old brick schoolhouse left empty for decades will soon complete its transformation into affordable housing. It was no cake walk to pull off the $11.5 million renovation to create Dandridge School Lofts, which will open this fall...
Smokey XI will only run through the 'T' during 2024 Tennessee Football season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Smokey XI will only run through the traditional "T" during Tennessee Football home games this season, as caretakers prioritize his needs. In a release, the University of Tennessee said he is still in training and is acclimating to large crowds and loud environments. Smokey X, his...
5 Best Knoxville Italian Restaurants in Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, a city known for its Southern charm and vibrant culture, is also home to a diverse dining scene. Among the many culinary delights offered, Italian cuisine stands out for its rich flavors and comforting dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic pasta, a delicious pizza, or...
Try these 6 new Knoxville restaurants if you haven't been to Neyland Stadium in a year
With a new season of Tennessee football comes a fresh opportunity to explore the charms of Knoxville. And you're going to get hungry with all that walking. If...
The Josh Heupel TV Show Debuts This Weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Josh Heupel TV Show makes its 2024 season debut across the Volunteer State this weekend following the Vols' season-opener against Chattanooga. Fans can tune in every week across Big Orange Country for Saturday's game recap, behind-the-scenes preparation and player features. VFL Films provides access to the Vols you won't find anywhere else.
Immerse Yourself in Japanese Traditions at Cheekwood’s Japanese Moon Viewing Festival
Japanese art, gardens, and culture will shine during an enchanting afternoon and moonlit evening at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Cheekwood’s annual Japanese Moon Viewing Festival, or Otsukimi, takes place near the date of the Harvest Moon and is held in partnership with the Consulate-General of Japan and Japan American Society of Tennessee.
Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Sevierville up for best adventure towns in outdoors magazine contest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville, Gatlinburg and Sevierville are up for recognition from Blue Ridge Outdoors!. All three cities are up for different categories in an audience-decided “Adventure Towns” contest. Blue Ridge Outdoors began the contest with 100 contenders, narrowing it down to just a select few. Now,...
Former radio personality Catherine Howell is a storyteller at heart
One of Catherine Howell’s favorite hobbies in her spare time is reading books from a variety of genres, including fantasy, and being involved in a book club. In her job with MoxCar marketing and communications firm, the Bearden resident likes storytelling as well, but the real-life stories of well-known Knoxville clients with whom her firm works in various realms of publicity and marketing. ...
Tuesday 9/3: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Woodland
We’ve been awaiting it for a while, and here it is! Fans know how meticulous they are with getting their sound just right – a perfect balance of rustic, acoustic warmth with modern technology. This was recorded in Nashville at Welch and Rawlings' own Woodland Sound Studio, and mastered directly from the original tapes (through custom Ortofon amplifiers to a Neumann VMS-80 cutting system.) David Rawlings produced it. They’re coming to our area in October! They play Charlotte on October 15th, Boone the 17th, Knoxville the 18th, and Asheville the 19th.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.