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Best Hamburger Restaurants in Knoxville, TN
We will highlight three of the best Hamburger restaurants in Knoxville: Corner16, Bit Burger, and The Burgers. Each of these establishments offers a unique dining experience that showcases the rich food culture of Knoxville. This city boasts a vibrant culinary scene, and its hamburger offerings are no exception. From family-owned...
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.
After kangaroos hop away from their Anderson Co. owner, Little Ponderosa steps in to help them back home
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Multiple kangaroos escaped over the weekend, just not from where many expected. Little Ponderosa Zoo in Anderson County received a call about some wild Australian kangaroos on the loose close to their location. A neighbor who had seen the animals thought they must have escaped from the zoo.
Homesteading with the “Chicken Librarian” Kristin Webber
From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber has the knowledge to help you get back to the basics. Julia sits down with Kristin to find out what homesteading is, how Kristin developed her love for it, and why Knoxville has embraced her business... From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber...
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...
Long John Silver's returns to Oak Ridge 'shores'
It's been open in Oak Ridge for about a week. Have you got your Long John Silver's seafood and hushpuppies fix yet?. The subject of many local social media posts opened on Thursday, June 27. The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that morning and for days afterward there were long lines of vehicles in the drive through.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Oak Ridge area women invited to Patriotic Celebration Luncheon July 9
All Oak Ridge area women and their guests are invited to a "Patriotic Celebration Luncheon" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. It will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, 215 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Join in the musical celebration of Independence Day as presented by the local group, The Recollections. Following their presentation will be the inspirational guest speaker, Denita Arnold, who is from Louisville, Kentucky. She will share about her journey that began with heartache and despair, but has a happy ending. Her talk is titled, "A Fairytale Journey," according to a news release.
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...
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,...
Friends of the Oak Ridge Public Library Book Sale July 11-13
The Friends of the Oak Ridge Public Library (FOL) will hold their summer Book Sale Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, at the library. This sale takes the place of the traditionally held spring sale. We will have our usual broad subject range of printed books as well as...
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