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Sweetwater Summer Concert Series set to begin again
The Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts is gearing up for their annual Summer Concert Series scheduled to kickoff next month. According to information posted by the Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts, this year’s summer concert series will feature six performances between the months of June and August. The first performance is scheduled for June 7 and will feature ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s rock music from RMS Band; the...
Kickback Jack’s sports bar and restaurant serves pub grub in Alcoa | Grub Scout
I hadn’t intended to try out Kickback Jack’s so soon after it made its debut (scarcely a week in business), but weirdness with my schedule made it convenient for me to fast-track this new Alcoa eatery franchise to the top of my list. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kickback Jack’s has some 20 locations concentrated in that state as well as a few in Virginia and Tennessee. The Grub Spouse and I found the eatery at the newish Downtown Alcoa development, not far from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Dogs in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Maryville, TN?
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around maryville.
William Blount Spring Plant Sale continues
The William Blount FFA Spring Plant Sale is currently having a 30% off sale. This sale applies to all remaining plants, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, succulents, vegetable plants, strawberry plants and hanging baskets. The William Blount Spring Plant Sale is open until sell out. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Additional information about the sale can be found on the William Blount FFA Chapter Facebook page.
Everyone invited to recite lines in new theater program – non-actors included
Normally, the audience at the Tellico Community Playhouse is witnessing the end result of a lot of preparation involving set design, costume fittings and many rehearsals. But beginning at 7 p.m. this Friday, May 17, the people reciting lines will be wearing the clothes they came in with, won’t be using props … and may never have acted before in their lives. That’s because the Playhouse is taking a table...
'They love it' | Professional dancer combines hip-hop with fitness at Blount County school
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — As a hip-hop choreographer, performer and instructor, Greg Carney has danced his way through life. "Dancing has just always been in me. My mom used to play those old hits that would get us grooving in the house, and I kind of carried it with me," the Harriman native explained.
Mark Your Calendars! Friendsville's Annual Town Wide Yard Sale Dates Announced
The Town of Friendsville has scheduled its annual Town Wide Yard Sale for two dates this year: Saturday, May 25, 2024, and Saturday, July 20, 2024. Residents are invited to set up sales in their yards, garages, and porches. The event aims to help community members declutter their homes, find bargains, and connect with neighbors.
As summer rolls in, pest control experts share tips on preventing ticks and fleas infestation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pest control experts say summer tends to be a very popular season for ticks and fleas in East Tennessee. "It is hot, it is humid outside," Gary Saunders, senior service center manager at Arrow Exterminators in Maryville, said. "And it is definitely a problem that we get calls about every day."
Community Support at Lenoir City Park Bolsters LCSO K9 Division
Last Wednesday, an event took place at Lenoir City Park to mark K9 Veterans Day and support the LCSO K9 Division. The event, sponsored by Patriot Homes Team at Keller Williams Realty, included raffles and contributions from local businesses.\n\nDuring the event, three LCSO K9 teams demonstrated their skills and allowed attendees to interact with them. This session helped the community understand the roles of the K9 units better.\n\nThe event raised about $5,000, which will be used to buy new tracking harnesses and add two new K9s to the division. The support from Patriot Homes Team and local businesses was key to the event's success.'Visit here for more details.
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