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New Dollar General Market opens on Blair Road in Oliver Springs
Dollar General has announced the opening of its new DG Market at 1645 Blair Road in Oliver Springs. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products Dollar General carried by the other DG stores.
Young-Williams announces new program to help lost pets get home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Operations at Young-Williams Animal Center have finally returned to normal, but the shelter has shared it is launching a new program to help them be better than “normal.” Over the last few weeks, Young-Williams has worked hard to help more than 100 pets find homes after a month-long battle with distemper […]
Rocky Top Romance | Recent graduates get engaged on UT's campus popping the big question on The Rock
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congratulations were in order after one Knoxville couple got engaged on the University of Tennessee campus. Lots of things have been seen on The Rock, from announcements to celebrations of national championships. This time, it came with a proposal. Jacob and Jordan have been officially engaged after the big question was painted on the UT landmark on Friday.
Food trucks are a Knoxville trend – but these early adopters got it rolling long ago
Knoxville takes its food trucks seriously, and it seems like everyone has a different favorite. Some diners are loyal to Dia De Foods at Southside Garage, while others swear by the Abridged Food Truck often parked behind Xul Beer Company. But what about the city's original food trucks?. Longtime Knoxvillians...
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of John Davis’ “The Future”
Jinx was supposed to be a comeback album for guitar-saturated power-pop outfit Superdrag, but the drawn-out recording process proved to be too tedious for anyone but the leader of the beloved Knoxville, Tenn., band. And so it’s come to this: a John Davis solo album that sounds an awful lot like a Superdrag LP. That’s certainly the case with “The Future,” the latest single from an album coming our way September 27 via Lost In Ohio Records.
Shopper Blog: Low-profile Design Center has high impact on Knoxville area
Low-profile Design Center has high impact on Knoxville area. A Christian maxim tells us not to “let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” while engaging in charitable causes. In a similar spirit, one of the most influential charities in East Tennessee operates right under our noses.
Oak Ridge Community Band Fall Showcase Concert
Brad is the Owner/Operator of BBB TV 12, and has been with the company since August of 1996. Brad is a 1987 graduate of Coalfield High School and a 1995 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Communications. He won the 1995 broadcast production student of the year award. Brad worked at Shop at Home, Inc. a home shopping network that was located in Knoxville, TN from 1993 - 1995 and then at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 - 1996. After some freelance work in Nashville, Brad joined the BBB Communications staff in August of 1996. A short stint at WVLT TV as a news photographer was in 2001, but he continued to work at BBB TV as well. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, who works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology and Associates in Oak Ridge. They have 3 kids, Trevor Bogard, 27, Chandler 22, and Naomi 13. On December 12, 2013 they welcomed their first grandchild, Carter Ryan Bogard. Brad is also the assistant boys basketball coach at Coalfield High School for the past 11 years. In 2013-14 the Yellow Jackets won their first district title since 1991 and just the 4th in school history.
Volunteer Opportunities on the Peaceful Side
The Great Smoky Mountains continues to be the most-visited national park, welcoming over 13 million visitors in 2023. This immense popularity can strain the environment and wildlife. Fortunately, you can reduce your footprint by supporting these local nonprofits. Appalachian Bear Rescue. In the past decade, an average of 339 negative...
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
Bijou Theatre to host free children's musical event on Saturday featuring Billy Jonas as a special guest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend for kids and kids at heart. The Bijou Theatre has an event planned to bring people together and give children a chance to have some fun. "WDVX Kidstuff" will broadcast live Saturday morning from the Bijou Theatre...
Dogwood Arts Announces Large-Scale Mural Project In North Knoxville
KNOXVILLE - Dogwood Arts and Visit Knoxville are excited to announce a large-scale public art project unlike any other in our area. The project will transform an unassuming, little used space into an extensive outdoor art gallery, further enhancing the public art in Knoxville alongside cities like Asheville, Miami, and Philadelphia as must-visit destinations to appreciate art of all kinds.
Pioneering spirit: Beyond Tennessee whiskey to a dizzying array of spirits
At the turn of the 20th century, the Old City of Knoxville was a bustling commercial railway hub alive with the rich aroma of its coffee-roasting factories. The massive White Lily flour mill dominated a city block, a testament to the river town's industrial might. Trains chugged in filled with people traveling to the trade town at the mouth of the Tennessee River and departed carrying produce to far-off destinations. Today, the Old City has transformed into...
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
1 of 12 at Knoxville’s airport Crossword Clue
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Marble City Opera announces upcoming 2024-25 season
Marble City Opera will present three mainstage productions and several special events and concerts during its 12th season. Season tickets for the three mainstage productions are now on sale at MarbleCityOpera.com Marble City Opera’s 12th season begins on Aug. 17 with a concert titled “Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites” inside Historic Cherokee Caverns in Knoxville, where the temperature is always 58 degrees and the acoustics are excellent. This will be the third year that Marble City Opera has presented a concert in the cave. Tickets for...
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
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