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Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Park Affected By Extreme Flooding, Cars Fully Submerged
A flash flood ensued after the recent storm in Tennessee, leaving one person injured at Dolly Parton’s Dollywood amusement park. Park visitors were also left stranded and had to wade through the water as it rose from their ankles to their waist. The park’s amenities were also affected by...
SmashCity owner charged with food hall theft has a pattern of stealing from restaurants
SmashCity owner Paul Moody, who is charged with stealing more than $250,000 from Marble City Market during his time as manager, previously pled guilty to stealing on a smaller scale from other restaurants that employed him. Court records show Moody was working at (or had just been fired from) Hurricane Grill &...
When Michael Jackson played Neyland Stadium, no ticket tax, rain or drama kept fans away
Forty years ago this weekend, Michael Jackson became one of the legendary few artists ever to perform at Neyland Stadium. The King of Pop's three-night run in Knoxville brought with it drama of every kind. A convention the same August 1984 weekend meant hotel rooms were nearly impossible to find. Death threats...
USA TODAY's Bars of the Year for 2024: How the list of best bars was decided
The best bars are welcoming. They bring friends and strangers together over a drink. The food and entertainment writers of the USA TODAY Network want to invite you to their favorite bars. We gathered their suggestions, from trendy cocktail lounges to well-worn neighborhood dives, to create the 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year, a companion to our Restaurants of the Year list published earlier this year. ...
Young-Williams Animal Center launching 'Friendly Finders' program to help reunite lost animals with their owners
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Young-Williams Animal Center posted to social media on July 20, unveiling a new "Friendly Finders" program aimed at helping reunite more lost animals with their rightful owners. The center also said it has brought in 92 animals in just a week — a relatively normal week for YWAC.
Central Filling Station is reopening for one day only – and for one special occasion
Central Filling Station, a popular food truck park that did not reopen in 2023 after a routine seasonal closing, will return for one day only as part of the Sunset on Central music festival. The former food truck park at 900 N. Central St. previously served as a venue for the free...
Central Filling Station could return on a 'semi-normal' basis with food trucks like before
Central Filling Station is reopening for a day as part of the Sunset on Central music festival, but this special occasion might just be the start of the food truck park's revival. Charles Ellis, general manager of Yee-Haw Brewing Company in Knoxville, spoke with Knox News about some future possibilities for Central...
Knoxville institution named one of best bars in the US. Everything to know before you go
Preservation Pub, an entertaining multistory dive, this week made national news: The Knoxville, Tennessee, favorite is one of 27 bars that made the 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year list. The list was created by USA TODAY Network food writers across the country and includes everything from humble dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
Rack Room Shoes reopens Knoxville store
Rack Room Shoes announces the grand reopening of its Knoxville store at 10984 Parkside Dr. within the Turkey Creek Pavilion with a fresh look, exciting new styles and an enhanced shopping experience including a ‘shop within a shop’ called the Athletic Shop, showcasing a diverse selection of athletic apparel.
At KFD or fishing: Josh Lee loves both
Josh Lee is living the dream … and he’s only 22. He is a third-generation senior firefighter for the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD). He’s also a fourth-generation big-time fisherman who spends more time fishing than working at the KFD Headquarters Station in downtown Knoxville. He may be on Norris Lake as you read this.
Marble City Opera concert set at Cherokee Caverns Aug. 17
Marble City Opera kicks off its 12th season Aug. 17 with “Tenors, Tuxedos, and Stalactites,” a concert at the Historic Cherokee Caverns, where the temperature is always 58 degrees and the acoustics are excellent. Tickets for the 5 p.m. concert are $25 and are on sale now at MarbleCityOpera.com/tickets. ...
Tuesday Recap with LETN: Living Faithfully, Styling for Teachers Back to School, Flooring Galore and Opera Happenings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — When it comes to Tuesdays, LETN is bringing you all the fun here on WATE! Check out what you might have missed on today’s show. Monday Recap with LETN: Morristown Happenings, Beauty for a Cause, Maker Monday’s and More!. Hey, it’s Friday! LETN...
Let’s Get Cooking | Homemade Fresh Herb Salt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - This easy recipe will net you a secret flavor weapon that lasts for months in the fridge!. Wash herbs, remove stalks/stems. Arrange in a single layer on a towel. Let air dry for about an hour until all moisture is gone. Place herbs in the food...
Elst Brewing Company to Become The Black Dog
On July 6th, Elst Brewing Company, located at 2419 North Central Street, made this announcement on their social media platforms:. “It is with mixed emotions that we share some important news about the future of Elst. After five wonderful years of serving this incredible community, we have decided to sell our building and transition to new ownership. We will continue to operate as Elst through August 5th. After that, the space will be handed over to new ownership.
WDVX Summer Sessions move to new sites
ORNL Federal Credit Union and WDVX Radio are again sponsoring Summer Sessions concerts in east Tennessee, but at new locations this year. Shows will be held at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville, and at the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton. For the past five years, these free concerts were sited at...
Dogwood Arts Announces Large-Scale Mural Project in North 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.
Katie Hannah on the University of Tennessee Press
A Knoxville native, Todd began working at WUOT in 2006 as jazz coordinator now serves as music director and host of Studio 865/Flipside, Improvisations and Changing Course. Todd's newest podcast is Improvisations to Go. Todd got his start in radio at WUTK, where he served as both news and music director while earning his undergraduate degree in journalism at UT. He later earned a master’s degree in education, also at UT. Recently, Todd was inducted into the East Tennessee Writer's Hall of Fame.
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