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Smoky Mountain Munchies opens in downtown Knoxville as owners keep an eye on changing laws
A new downtown Knoxville smoke shop has joined the ranks of those capitalizing on the 2018 farm bill that allows the sale of certain THC products, and the owners are specializing in infused food and drinks. Smoky Mountain Munchies opened this summer with hemp-derived products as the owners watch how Tennessee's...
Funny Knoxville senior impresses judges with comedy in ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition
Corkey Miller is ready to turn $500 into $1 million with only her humor. The stand-up comedian, 63, from Wears Valley got the opportunity to audition for “America’s Got Talent” after winning the annual Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent show in Knoxville last year. Miller appeared on NBC’s popular competition show during the...
City of Gatlinburg asks to avoid decorating with produce this fall after bear encounters
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gatlinburg officials, along with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, are asking people to hold off on using real produce for fall displays. This comes as the area has seen an uptick in bear encounters. City representatives said real producer can be a motivator for bears to enter populated areas.
Free bluegrass/Americana concerts in August as Oak Ridge FCU brings back Summer Sessions
In 2018, the ORNL Federal Credit Union introduced “Summer Sessions” − a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. The credit union is excited to continue Summer Sessions for the 2024 season. In partnership with WDVX, ORNL FCU is hosting the free events at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville and at the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. The move to the Museum of Appalachia is due to ongoing construction at...
Annual Senior Citizens Day at the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (July 24, 2024) – The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will be. sponsoring a Senior Citizens Pool Party at the Outdoor Pool located at 172 Providence Road. The pool is reserved exclusively for seniors 50 and older on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. until...
Catholic alum makes her mark on Paris Olympics in an artistic way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It was humble beginnings for Knox Catholic alum and current ETSU runner Mary Oakley Robertson. Never in a million years did Robertson expect to have any connection to the Olympic games. This year, she represents the Fighting Irish in a unique way, and it is in a sport that you might not expect.
'Pete the Cat' author Eric Litwin in Oak Ridge Aug. 3
Eric Litwin, the best-selling author of the original four "Pete the Cat" books, will be speaking at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Oak Ridge Public Library with in-kind support provided by High Places Church (located in the Grove Theater). The event is free with registration. ...
Baker Boy Pizza Company could become your go-to place for pies | Grub Scout
I’m always excited about a new (to me) pizza place. However, my visit to Baker Boy Pizza Company was more stressful than it needed to be (through no fault of theirs). The Grub Spouse and I were trying to squeeze in a quick lunch between other time-sensitive commitments, and our window of opportunity was narrow. A traffic back-up on Interstate 40 certainly didn’t help, but at least we were able to call our order in while en route to Baker Boy’s North Cherry Street location. ...
Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Features More Activities, New Format Aug. 17
Ijams Nature Center’s 14th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings will bring back its popular marketplace and add new activities to its offerings on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A general admission ticket provides access to educational booths and activities, dipnetting, live animal...
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