Press Releases

Knoxville Named One of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

Jan. 18, 2023

The Visit Knoxville Film Office today announced that Knoxville is one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2023. This year marks the third occurrence of…

Knoxville Selected to Host 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving

Jan. 11, 2023

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving will be held at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. USA Diving and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced Wednesday that Visit…

McClung Museum Opens Community Gallery for Collaborative Exhibitions

Jan. 02, 2023

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture will open a new Community Gallery space on February 23 dedicated to showcasing collaborations between the museum and partners across the University of…

USA Cycling Announces 12 of its 2023 National Championship Dates and Locations

Dec. 12, 2022

After an exciting year of racing across all disciplines, USA Cycling is pleased to announce the dates and locations of multiple national championships that will take place in 2023. Pro Road Nationals…

New Tennessee Bike Route Connects Links Atlanta to Chattanooga

Dec. 01, 2022

A new U.S. Bicycle Route designated trail in Tennessee will take cyclists from the Kentucky border, through Knoxville and into Chattanooga. The trail will be the second in Tennessee to be designated…

KAT Honors Rosa Parks with an Open Seat on Every Bus

Dec. 01, 2022

On Thursday, December 1, KAT will pay tribute to Rosa Parks by keeping one seat open on every bus. The seat will feature a placard recognizing the contribution made by Parks in the fight for racial…

Greetings from Vestal II Multimedia Exhibition Opens

Nov. 29, 2022

Tri-Star Arts is pleased to share about the current exhibition in their main gallery at the historic Candoro Marble Building. A group group show, Greetings From Vestal II, composed of multimedia works…

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

Nov. 27, 2022

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced the finalists to be inducted as the 24th WBHOF Induction Class during ABC's Broadcast of the Phil Knight Legacy Championship Game. The members for the…

Tales From The Tavern: A Storytelling Experience

Nov. 23, 2022

Join us at Marble Springs State Historic Site for an afternoon by the fireplace with some wintertime storytelling on Saturday, December 17th starting at 12 noon until 6 pm. We will have hot cider, hot…

Lights! Camera! East Tennessee! to Open at the Museum of East Tennessee History

Nov. 16, 2022

Knox County Public Library and the East Tennessee Historical Society are pleased to open a new feature exhibition entitled Lights! Camera! East Tennessee! on November 19 at the Museum of East…