Press Releases

Marine Helicopter Crews from Vietnam War Hold Final Reunion in Knoxville

May. 08, 2023

A final gathering of US Marine Corps helicopter pilots and crews who saw extensive combat during the Vietnam War as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM)-161, is scheduled for May 16-18 at the…

Visit Knoxville Celebrates National Travel And Tourism Week

May. 02, 2023

National Travel and Tourism Week22 (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, spotlights the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and…

2023 USA Diving Winter National Championships to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee

Apr. 28, 2023

USA Diving has announced that the 2023 USA Diving Winter National Championships, including a Winter Nationals Qualifier, will be held November 27-December 6 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Competition will…

Market Square Farmers' Market Celebrates 20th Season!

Apr. 24, 2023

Nourish Knoxville is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2023 Market Square Farmers' Market, marking its 20th season on Wednesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Market Square Farmers' Market…

Dogwood Trails to Open April 1st Kicking off Spring Celebration

Mar. 29, 2023

Since 1955, Dogwood Arts has hosted Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration. What started as a neighborhood beautification project has blossomed into a year-round celebration of our region’s art…

Zoo Knoxville’s Boyd Family Asian Trek Voted One of The Top 10 Zoo Exhibits In U.S.

Mar. 27, 2023

Boyd Family Asian Trek has been voted one of the top 10 zoo exhibits in the country by the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. This marks the 5 th win for Asian Trek, which features naturalistic…

Winter Featured Gardens to Showcase Two Unique Properties in Knoxville

Mar. 14, 2023

March 14, 2023 [ Knoxville, Tennessee ]— The public is invited to experience two spectacular private gardens this weekend during the Dogwood Arts Winter Featured Gardens event, March 17-19, 2023. The…

Flawless Brandon Davis Wins PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Event in Knoxville, Tennessee

Mar. 06, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Delivering a perfect 2-for-2 effort Saturday evening in front of a raucous crowd in Knoxville, Tennessee, Brandon Davis (Cabot, Arkansas) won the PBR (Professional Bull Riders)…

Downtown Roads Close Temporarily Saturday for Mardi Growl Parade

Mar. 01, 2023

Pets and their people will parade from the Old City to the World’s Fair Park this Saturday, March 4, as part of Mardi Growl, the annual event benefitting Young-Williams Animal Center. Tanker the…

Prepare for the Prehistoric! Dawn of the Dinosaurs Opens March 1st

Feb. 28, 2023

Knoxville, Tenn. (February 28, 2023) – Zoo Knoxville is preparing for a special event millions of years in the making. Dawn of the Dinosaurs presented by Chick-fil-A Knoxville will feature lifelike…