Press Releases

Visit Knoxville Announces New Informational Markers Installed at World’s Fair Park

Oct. 07, 2022

KNOXVILLE, TN (October 7, 2022) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Visit Knoxville is pleased to announce colorful new informational markers installed at World’s Fair Park in partnership with the City of…

Local Artist Highlights Knoxville's Rich Culture

Sep. 22, 2022

For the first time since its creation in 2020, G.O.A.T House of Creative is releasing a scenes collection inspired by its hometown, Knoxville, Tennessee. From Neyland Stadium to the Henley Street…

Dogwood Arts Launches Maker Exchange on World's Fair Park

Sep. 14, 2022

Dogwood Arts announces the launch of the Maker Exchange, a new place to discover Knoxville artists and makers alongside creative spaces to shop, dine, drink, and gather. Owner and developer Rockbridge…

Tennessee Tourism Honors The Everly Brothers with New “Tennessee Music Pathways” Marker

Sep. 13, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2022) – Rock-and-Roll superstars, The Everly Brothers, were honored today with the unveiling of a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in Everly Brothers Park. Family of…

Knoxville Welcomes Medal of Honor Recipients

Aug. 31, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2022 – Nearly half of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipients and their families will travel to Knoxville, Sept. 6-10 for the Medal of Honor Celebration, a week of…

KAT Service Reductions take effect on Monday, August 29

Aug. 26, 2022

The KAT service reductions approved by the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) in early July will take effect on Monday, August 29, 2022. These reductions are due to continued workforce shortage…

Tennessee Tourism Teams up with Armchair Productions for “Tennessee Music Pathways” Podcast

Aug. 22, 2022

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Armchair Productions teamed up to launch a six-episode podcast series titled “Tennessee Music Pathways.” Available to listeners starting today…

McClung Museum Collaborates with Native American Tribes for New Repatriation Exhibit

Aug. 18, 2022

On August 23, the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture will open a new exhibition explaining the Repatriation, or return, of Native American Ancestral Remains and cultural items back to their…

Solo Exhibition of World-Renowned Artist Radcliffe Bailey Opens at KMA

Aug. 10, 2022

The Knoxville Museum of Art proudly presents Radcliffe Bailey: Passages, on view August 12-November 6, 2022. An opening reception will take place on Friday, August 12, from 5:30-7:30pm, with the…

McClung Museum Presents Exhibition Celebrating Day of the Dead

Aug. 03, 2022

For the first time in its exhibition history, the McClung Museum is celebrating the deeply rooted traditions and colorful spirit of the Day of the Dead. The Spirit of Día de los Muertos ( The Spirit of…