A unique outdoor dinner celebrating Knoxville’s 225th anniversary, a farmers’ market, a movie screening, a 5K race and a festival will make for a festive downtown this weekend. Motorists are advised that some streets – and the Gay Street Bridge on Sunday night – will be closed to accommodate the special events. Here’s […]
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD), TennCare Kids and a host of community partners are once again planning activities to observe Child Health Week, Oct. 3-9, 2016. In honor of Child Health Day, first proclaimed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928, the State of Tennessee designates a week in October every year to focus on […]
Who: Knox County Health Department (KCHD) What: KCHD will host an open casting call to find local babies to star in the 2017 Strong Babies public health campaign. More information, including eligibility, may be found at StrongBabyKnox.org. When: Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: KCHD’s main location, […]
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in three areas of Knox County: Fourth Avenue, Fairmont Boulevard and Milligan Street. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will spray for mosquitoes in these areas to reduce the Culex […]
The Oak Ridge Senior Center will soon be offering free classes for area seniors to get assistance with personal electronic devices such as tablets, laptops and smart phones. There are two programs that will be offered: Tech Savvy Saturdays, a drop-in program offered by local students, and an individual class offered through the East […]
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held October 2 at World’s Fair Park, and will unite the community with a shared determination to help create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer. Registration for this noncompetitive, inspirational event begins at 1 p.m. and the […]
For the fifth consecutive autumn, orange and purple pansies will dot the Knoxville area landscape to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, to honor patients and their families, and to serve as a special tribute to Pat Summitt. The Alzheimer’s Pansy Project kickoff is this Thursday, September 29th at 1 p.m. at Stanley’s Greenhouses and […]
Pigeon Forge City Manager Earlene Teaster, Pigeon Forge Mayor David Wear, Southern gospel music pioneer Les Beasley and the National Quartet Convention, Inc.’s Executive Vice President Clarke Beasley were on hand Monday, Sept. 26, at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge to announce NQC’s plans to present its annual event at the LeConte Center through 2021.
Major gospel music event stays put through 2021 The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge and the National Quartet Convention have committed to a five-year contract extension that keeps the gospel music event in Pigeon Forge through 2021. The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge hosted NQC in 2014 and 2015. This year’s event is slated for […]
September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and to honor this occasion, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Tennessee Men’s Health Network (TMHN), and CAC’s Office on Aging are hosting a free prostate cancer screening on September 29 from 1-4 p.m. at Knoxville-Knox County CAC L.T. Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville TN 37921. Prostate cancer is one of the most […]
Fun For All Ages As Escaped Convicts Hide in a Small Town in Disguise. Playwright To Be Special Guest If you’re looking for an evening of fun, the Powell Playhouse promises to steal your funny bone with a delightful comedy Thursday through Saturday, October 6-8. The performances will be at the Jubilee Banquet Facility on […]