By Karen Coppock According to National Park Service records, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park had more than 13 million visitors in 2023, and one of the Park’s biggest draws is the possibility of seeing black bears! However, park and area tourism increases the...

Historic Westwood is one of Knoxville’s premier historic house experiences. It was built in 1890 for John Edwin Lutz and his wife, Adelia Armstrong Lutz, a talented young woman who has emerged as a highly regarded artist and leader in the Knoxville arts community. The...

Inspiring Young Lives Through Music By Karen Coppock Music is one of the great joys of life. Playing an instrument and singing are not just creative endeavors; they have many other benefits, especially for children. However, what if a child from a low-income household...

A Piece of Knox County History: Dixie Highway Garden Club Dixie Highway Garden Club, founded by Carolyn P. Brown, is 100 years old. She and her husband, John, were wealthy residents known for their restoration of Bleak House - a civil war era home built by the...

Supporting the entrepreneurial community through collaboration and mentoring  In the heart of downtown’s Market Square, the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center (KEC) has been working for more than 11 years to be a hub of innovation, collaboration, and encouragement for East...

New subscription packages are now on sale Executive Director Becky Hancock said that the historic venue is coming off another record-setting Broadway season. The 16 performances of Wicked this past January brought in more than 25,000 attendees, including more than...

Free college tuition. Free college counseling and support. By Lori Lesslie, Tennessee Reconnect Navigator Did I read that correctly? Free? Yes, you did! Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar grant for adult Tennesseans 23 and older interested in returning to or...

Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park returns this summer with free mid-week fun for area families! Each event offers activities, games, hands-on crafts, and other fun pursuits for families with children ages 2-12, hosted by the City of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events,...

Advocacy. Service. Support. By Karen Coppock Big news for Knoxville - after being listed among USA Today’s Readers’ Choice top 10 best arts districts in the U.S. in 2023, Knoxville was voted number 2 on the list for 2024! According to the USA Today website, nominees...

Sunday, March 17 • 11 am to 5 pm World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn Lucky Kidney Run™ Live & Virtual Options for 6k run & 1 mile walk Starts at 11 am The 2024 Knox Shamrock Fest™ is the region’s premier, family friendly St. Patrick’s Day Festival with live...

More than 30 years ago, Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church started a summer program to reach out to young people in Knoxville’s Oakwood/Lincoln Park neighborhood. This ministry grew to become Emerald Youth Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the ambitious...

Educating and Inspiring People to Take Action There’s now nearly 13 tons less trash on the shorelines of local waterways thanks to 107 volunteers who came out to participate in river cleanups to celebrate October’s "Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month"...

By Karen Coppock Have you ever seen a service dog and wondered how it goes from being a wiggly puppy to a focused assistant? A visit to Smoky Mountain Service Dogs (SMSD) provides a fascinating look at this process. Certified by Assistance Dogs International, SMSD is...

By Scot Bellavia, B.E.S.T. Coordinator Your child or grandchild has just been diagnosed with autism. High school is a distant thought, and anything after that seems unrealistic - an absurdity even. But, as with any other child, the years go quickly, and your son or...

Enriching Lives Since 1953 By Karen Coppock Sunshine Industries is part of The Arc Knox County, a nonprofit organization committed to providing programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities in Knox County; safeguarding their rights and protecting...

June 3 • 10 am - 3 pm Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center at Volunteer Landing Bike Boat Brew & Bark celebrates the outdoor adventurer, the dog lover, the craft beer enthusiast, and the local and the tourist looking to discover a secret in Knoxville’s urban...

By Karen Coppock Flanked by the Occupational Therapist and two volunteers, the boy balanced in the saddle as the horse was led around the ring. His joy at being able to ride was apparent. “He loves it,” his mother said. When asked about his favorite part of the...

By Brandon Mackie, Pickleheads.com Get ready to swing into action, Knoxville! The fastest growing sport in America has arrived, and its fun, social appeal has everyone talking. Meet pickleball. If you’re not yet familiar, pickleball is a unique sport that combines...

While the month of February may bring chilly weather and maybe even some winter blues for those in our community, Random Acts of Flowers aims to warm the hearts of those community members who may be facing their own healthcare trials. We all know that Valentine’s Day,...

Peppermint Trail • The Elf on the Shelf® Adventure • Holidays on Ice This festive time of the year transforms downtown Knoxville into a sparkly, bright, and merry place with memory making magic for adults and children alike. Of course, there’s eating, drinking, window...

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont invites you to explore nature by participating in a 2023 program, now open for registration. Tremont Institute hosts a range of outdoor programs designed for all ages to live and learn in Great Smoky Mountains National Park....

Showcasing East Tennessee Heritage, Agriculture and Arts for 102 Years The Tennessee Valley Fair offers family-friendly entertainment to Knoxville and the surrounding area. Fairgoers of all ages will find numerous activities to enjoy on the fairgrounds as well as...

World’s Fair Park Sunday, August 28 • 10 am - 6 pm Parade begins at 10 am at the fountain The Asian Culture Center of TN (ACCTN) was founded in 2014 to promote culture, diversity, and unity in the community. Communities benefit every time there is an organized event...