Lenoir City
FOOD & DRINK
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.
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.
Swig brings its 'dirty sodas' to Tennessee for the first time. Here's where it is open
Appearing like an oasis in the desert, the refreshment franchise Swig has opened its first location in Tennessee. Swig, which opened in Alcoa on June 21, is a soda fountain drive-through chain known for its "dirty sodas." "Dirty sodas" are traditional sodas blended like nonalcoholic cocktails with fruits, creams or flavorings. Swig has menu items like its most popular drinks Hula Girl and the Texas Tab, or custom-made creations.
“Chopped" winner David Ho heads to Arlington for K12 National Cook-Off
ARLINGTON, Va. - "Chopped" winner David Ho is heading to Arlington to participate in a kid's cooking competition. A Loudon County native, Ho will judge the K12 National Cook-Off being held at Kitchen of Purpose on Saturday, July 13 in Arlington. Celebrity chef Isabel Coss and Kitchen of Purpose director of programs Daniela Hurtado will serve alongside Ho as judges.
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.
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,...
"Robert Birdwell: 100 Years in Retrospect" opens July 6 at the Oak Ridge Art Center
The late Robert Birdwell, a staff artist for TVA, would have turned 100 this year and a retrospective exhibit of his work is opening Saturday, July 6, at the Oak Ridge Art Center - where he taught classes for more than 40 years. A reception will be held from 1...
Lenoir City, Loudon Fitness Centers helping student athletes
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s summer athletic dead period, which sees the stop of any school organization practices and workouts on school property, is in full swing from June 23 through July 7. One local business is giving back to the community in a unique way. The Loudon and Lenoir City Fitness Centers are offering an open gym to high school student athletes from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. free of charge during the dead period. ...
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...
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.
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.
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