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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...
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.
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.
Nauti K’s Riverside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood | Grub Scout
This week, I continue my tour of lakefront restaurants that operate out of East Tennessee marinas. One thing I’ve noticed they’ve had in common so far is that each was preceded at its respective site by at least one other restaurant. The turnover has been particularly high at the location where Nauti-K’s Riverside Bar & Grill has been in business for the past couple of years. Prior to that, it was a Sweet P’s, and before that, The Grub Spouse and I had dined at that facility at least twice, each time at a different restaurant.
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.
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.
Ooh Lala Indian Kitchen at Kern's Food Hall boasts 'authentic flavor' that 'was missing'
Recently added to the list of international cuisine at Kern’s Food Hall is Ooh Lala Indian Kitchen. Ooh Lala was started by manager Raj Patel and his brother, who also own Hemingway Cuban Kitchen. Though their Cuban cuisine is authentic thanks to their chef, they found a lack of authentic food from their home country in Knoxville.
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...
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...
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.
Museum of Appalachia expected to send anvils flying during its annual Fourth of July celebration
NORRIS, Tenn. — During the Fourth of July, fireworks send explosions rippling across East Tennessee. Usually, the blasts can be heard across neighborhoods and communities, causing people to look up and watch the colors as they brighten up the night sky. At the Museum of Appalachia, people will be...
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.
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.
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