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Posts From: February 2017

Mayor, officials to commemorate Civil War earthen fort site

Feb. 28, 2017

Knoxville, Tenn . — Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, along with members of the County’s Parks and Recreation Department, local leaders and historians, will commemorate a Civil War earthen encampment…

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New Exhibitions Opening at the Emporium Center on March 3

Feb. 28, 2017

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from March 3-31, 2017. A public reception will take place on Friday, March 3, from…

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Marble City Opera Presents La Traviata at Historic Westwood.

Feb. 22, 2017

Marble City Opera will present Verdi’s La Traviata at Historic Westwood. This onsite production will take audience members onset into the home and lives of the characters in this opera. Performances…

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Women’s Jazz Jam Festival 2017

Feb. 21, 2017

Local jazz musician, Kelle Jolly, presents the 2nd annual Women in Jazz Jam Festival, March 10-12, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. Back by popular demand, the Women in Jazz Jam Festival Band will return to the…

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Lee Ann Womack, the SteelDrivers, and the Earls of Leicester to perform

Feb. 21, 2017

NORRIS, Tenn. –The Museum of Appalachia is excited to announce the additions of evening concerts featuring award-winning artists, and a fun-filled Family Day to its beloved arts & music festival. The…

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Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival Announces Full 2017 Festival Lineup

Feb. 14, 2017

Dogwood Arts and Attack Monkey Productions are pleased to announce the full 2017 Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival lineup. Knoxville’s largest music festival returns to Downtown Knoxville’s Historic…

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Wheeler Overcomes Week Of Adversity To Win Bassmaster Elite At Cherokee Lake

Feb. 12, 2017

KNOXVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — At only 26 years of age, Jacob Wheeler has already won more than his share of big-money bass tournaments. But he’s never won one under the same set of…

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Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Promote the Future

Feb. 12, 2017

February 12, 2017 - The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2017 on ESPN2 during the telecast of the Maryland at Michigan State college women's…

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Wiggins Rides One Spot To Day 3 Lead At Bassmaster Elite On Cherokee Lake

Feb. 11, 2017

KNOXVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Jesse Wiggins wishes he had a more exciting story to tell about the Bassmaster Elite at Cherokee Lake. He wishes there was some drama or even a near-miss that…

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New Faces Leading The Field At Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Cherokee

Feb. 10, 2017

Jesse Wiggins of Cullman, Ala., takes the lead on the second day of the Bassmaster Elite at Cherokee Lake bringing a two-day total weight of 35 pounds, 15 ounces to the scales. Photo by Seigo…

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