“How fitting that this year’s theme is ‘Hometown Heroes’,” said John Linsenbigler, executive administrator of the Seymour VFD and president of the Seymour/South Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. “The last several months have placed a heavy toll on our emergency responders, especially with the recent devastating fires and storm damages. The Seymour Area Chamber of Commerce […]
Visit Knoxville, WDVX-Radio and the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound – Knox County Public Library are hosting an event Friday, December 9th to celebrate songwriter Arthur Q. Smith. The celebration will begin with a marker dedication and continue with entertainment at The Emporium Center. Recognizing Smith’s role in Knoxville’s contributions to Tennessee’s rich […]
After what will be a 10-day recovery period from the devastating wildfires that swept through Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg will reopen in two phases. On Friday, December 9, Ober Gatlinburg’s Downtown Tramway Mall will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This will include the Ski Mountain Grind Haus Coffee Shop, LeConte Deli, Tramway […]
Saturday, December 10, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cookies and apple cider will warm the day at the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 10. Entertainment will be provided by the Smokyland Sound Chorus of the Greater Knoxville Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Activities include craft demonstrations and the sale of […]
By 94-5, Senate passes 21st Century Cures bill to help find cures for cancer and Alzheimer’s, fight opioid crisis “For the second consecutive year, the Senate is sending the President another Christmas miracle for his signature. Last year, it was the Every Student Succeeds Act, and this time, it’s the 21st Century Cures Act—a bill […]
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 Where: Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave. (main conference room) Who: Jon Livengood, the City’s Alternative Transportation Engineer, and representatives from Kimley-Horn and Toole Design Group On Thursday, Dec. 8, the City’s consultants, Kimley-Horn and Toole Design Group, will present concept designs for four […]
When it comes to art, the creative process can be just as intriguing as the finished project. Dogwood Arts invites the public to experience these creative processes with December Art Detour, a one-day, free event hosted on December 10, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., where local artists provide an intimate look into their own […]
As the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee begin the recovery process following the Nov. 28 wildfires, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevier County, Tennessee tourism officials have united to reinforce a strong message delivered by Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner. “If you really want to do something for Gatlinburg, come back and visit us,” Werner said […]
Good girls and boys will have another chance to bend Santa’s ear this Friday, Dec. 9, from 6-9 p.m. during Christmas in Chilhowee, sponsored by SMG, at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. After the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree, Santa will greet guests and pose for photos in the park’s historic bandstand, which […]
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 3, 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL E. GROOMS AND LAURIE A. GROOMS, […]