During the much-ballyhooed Battle at Bristol on Sept. 10, the University of Tennessee Vols will be taking on Virginia Tech at a neutral site midway between the schools. More than 150,000 seats were presold last spring, creating the largest crowd to ever watch a college football game. Closer to Neyland Stadium, anticipate Big Orange fervor up and down the Cumberland […]
Back by popular demand and just in time to celebrate the Labor Day holiday, the Change Center will be sponsoring an Old Skool Block Party, presented by Sterling “Sterl The Pearl” Henton. The block party will be held on Sunday, Sept. 4, from 5-8 p.m. at Harriet Tubman Park, 300 Harriet Tubman St. “The first […]
Proceeds will benefit The Dream Connection and Children’s Hospital patients The Dream Connection has partnered with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to bring UT fans the chance to win the ultimate tailgate machine while helping sick kids. The RuckyTop Scooter Raffle will be held during the 2016 UT football season and tickets are only $1 each. […]
Newly-elected and re-elected Knox County officials will take the oath of office on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building. A reception with light refreshments will follow in the Small Assembly Room. The event is open to the public. Those unable to attend can stream […]
Looking for the best way to get to the game on Thursday, September 1? Knoxville Area Transit has some options laid out for you. Because the game is occurring during KAT’s weekday service, the normal KAT football shuttle service will be very condensed and limited. The City of Knoxville is encouraging the use of […]
The Tennessee Theatre will celebrate the return of its iconic vertical sign to Gay Street and the newly refurbished marquee with a free open house and relighting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 31. During the open house sponsored by McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects and Interior Designers, the Tennessee Theatre will be open to the public […]
As summer wanes and changing leaf colors remind us that fall is just around the corner, keep in mind that your public library has online databases, e-books and multiple types of services available to assist you. In addition, the library offers a wide range of programs for all ages. Some of those programs include Hot […]
Waste Connections, the City’s solid waste contractor, will run normal residential garbage and recycling routes on Monday, Sept. 5. Downtown trash and recycling will also run on its regular schedule throughout the Labor Day weekend. The City’s recycling centers will be open for recycling use; the Goodwill attendant will not be available […]
T.H.E. Neighborhood Scoop Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2- 4:00 pm Tank Strickland Park, next to Burlington Branch Library 4614 Asheville Hwy. FREE ICE CREAM! Cake walk, book swap, lawn games, face painting, music.
Howell, Smith Rally CAK to Victory over Grace Christian By David Klein Stewart Howell rescued CAK. The 6’1” sophomore who primarily plays wide receiver for the Warriors made the defensive play of the game. With CAK leading 36-29 and 1:20 left, the Grace Christian Academy Rams faced a 4th-and-goal at the CAK 6. Rams’ quarterback […]