Vocalists from around the world will converge on Dolly Parton’s hometown of Sevierville, Tenn. this spring to compete in the annual Mountain Soul Vocal Competition, honoring the songwriting of the country music legend on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The deadline for vocalists to enter has been extended to April 14, 2017. The event will feature […]
By Steve Williams Dile Brown, who coached Little League baseball at Inskip-Norwood Park for 24 years until the mid-1990s, was glad to hear steps were being taken to restore the park and bring back the kids for fun and recreation. There’s not been much going on lately at the old ball park, which is nestled […]
Tennessee’s upcoming tourism events are celebrating spring in big ways from nature hikes, barbecue festivals, concerts featuring a variety of music genres and more. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar. Ongoing Baxter – Spend your Saturday at the Gear Heads Car Club Cruise-In featuring live music, exhibits, food and cars of every […]
Tennessee State Parks is offering fun events and discounts for the whole family over the Easter holiday weekend. From celebratory buffets to golf games to egg hunts, our parks are the perfect way to spend your weekend. The following Tennessee State Park restaurants are offering special holiday dining options for guests who wish to celebrate […]
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s office has been contacted by constituents who have apparently received a flyer concerning residential water testing. The flyer incorporates the state seal and tells recipients “your area has been selected to participate in a water quality testing for Knox County.” There is no such contractor operating on behalf of […]
A Senate committee today approved legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) to take the next step in including former President James K. Polk’s home in Columbia, Tenn., in the National Park System. The committee also approved legislation to expand the boundaries of Shiloh National Military Park to include three Civil War battlefields in […]
More than 4,000 UT students, faculty, staff and alumni broke the Guinness World Record for the world's largest human letter, as part of the Today show's Rokerthon 3 on Wednesday, March 29, at Neyland Stadium.
With more than 3,100 students, about 700 faculty, staff and retirees, about 400 alumni and one bluetick coonhound, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, this morning set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD title for the largest human letter. Volunteers stood together to create a Power T that spanned 190 feet by 190 feet, encompassing the majority of […]
Knox County Schools has scheduled two public meetings to gather additional feedback from parents, teachers and community members on the preliminary middle school rezoning proposal that was released last month. The meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on the following days and locations: Tuesday, April 4, at Holston Middle School Tuesday, April 11, […]
Do you know a mother who works hard, speaks up, and keeps asking until her children receive the health care they need? If so, the Tennessee Justice Center invites you to nominate her as a “Mother of the Year.” Any mother, foster mother, or grandmother can be nominated. It can be your own mom, neighbor, […]
The East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC) and the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) are hosting an innovative symposium to find new and better ways to connect people and places, with a focus on what makes a happier, healthier and smarter region. The sessions will feature screenings of short, thought-provoking documentary videos, augmented by […]