From the Seymour Farmers Market: Want a tasty dinner that you can cook on top of the stove on these hot summer evenings? This Saturday, we will demonstrate cooking two delicious dishes, pork and rice skillet dinner and glazed summer squash, that together with a green salad make a wonderful balanced meal. These dishes […]
Bring a chair and join the fun when the Knoxville Community Band gives a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25, on the Market Square stage. The concert will feature music that transports audience members from Italy (“Italian Polka”) to France (“An American in Paris”), with stops along the way at the circus […]
Mermaids are back and swimming every day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can experience the underwater world of Mermaids as they swim with tropical fish in Coral Reef at the Aquarium. “We are so excited about having the Mermaids back at the Aquarium. They are such a great addition to our […]
60 Dental Professionals Will Fill Chairs in Hopes of Treating Over 1,000 Patients Remote Area Medical- RAM™, the largest provider of mobile medical clinics in the country delivering free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured individuals, children and families, will hold a clinic in Athens, TN at McMinn County High School, located […]
Knox County At-Large Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas are headed to the Carter community for their next Ed & Bob Night Out in Knox County. Ed and Bob will be at Pup’s Pit BBQ, 8534 Asheville Highway near Four Way In, Wednesday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet the people […]
What: Sons Summit II When: 1-6 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 Where: Pellissippi State Community College, Magnolia Campus, 1610 E. Magnolia Ave. Who: Mayor Madeline Rogero; City of Knoxville staff; boys and young men of color between the ages of 14 and 24; keynote speaker Chris Blue, winner of “The Voice,” Season […]
University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro announced Tuesday the hiring of Phillip Fulmer as special advisor to the president for community, athletics and university relations. In this role, Fulmer will serve as an ambassador for the University system at community and athletics events, support the intercollegiate athletic programs at UT campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, and […]
The USA Cycling Pro Road & Time Trial National Championships will be held for the first time in Knoxville on June 24-25. Professional bicycle racing remains one of the most unique sporting events for spectators, as admission is free to the course and many activities. Visit Knoxville and USA Cycling will webcast two of […]
Sidewalks, LEDs, security on council agenda By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville City Council meets Tuesday evening in regular session and should take up a number of subjects including sidewalk funding for the South Castle Street Project. The agreement would be with Vaught & Milton Consulting Engineers for $87,628. The council may also approve […]
By Steve Hunley Lots of folks have heard about the State of California threatening to secede from the Union. Personally, I don’t think there’d be that many people sorry to see them go. Recently, the California State Senate passed a universal healthcare bill; actually, to be more direct about, the Golden State Senate approved authorization […]