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Posts From: March 2015

Knoxville Zoo Announces Birth of Endangered Chacoan Peccaries

Mar. 31, 2015

Knoxville, Tenn.— Knoxville Zoo is excited to announce the birth of rare Chacoan peccaries, an endangered species of wild pigs native to South America. Three babies, known as “peclets”, were born on…

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Bailey School Kids, and Beekle to usher in summer at the Children's Festival of Reading

Mar. 27, 2015

Knoxville, TN - On May 16, 2015, super heroes of all sizes are invited to don their favorite cape and show off their super powers at Knox County Public Library’s 11th annual Children’s Festival of…

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KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2015-2016 POPS SEASON

Mar. 26, 2015

Knoxville, TN – The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra announces the 2015-2016 season of the Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series. Subscriptions are on sale now starting at $105 and current subscribers have…

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Historic Homes of Knoxville Win Award of Excellence

Mar. 26, 2015

Knoxville, TN – The Historic Homes of Knoxville were honored by the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) at the 2015 TAM Annual Conference held in Jackson, TN on March 18. The homes received an…

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Knoxville’s First Food Truck Park to kick off First Friday

Mar. 26, 2015

Knoxville, Tenn. – A number of Knoxville’s finest gourmet food trucks will converge together to form the Southern Railway Station Food Truck Park and Market, Knoxville’s first, on First Friday, April…

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TEQUILA FESTIVAL TO RAISE MONEY FOR REMOTE AREA MEDICAL

Mar. 26, 2015

Knoxville, Tennessee – Tickets are on sale now for the Southern Tequila and Taco Fest on Saturday, April 25 th at the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek to benefit Remote Area Medical. This is the kickoff year…

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Mabry-Hazen House participates in Park Day

Mar. 24, 2015

Knoxville, Tennessee - As our nation commemorates the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, volunteers across the country will once again answer their nation’s call to service. On Saturday…

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OUTDOOR KNOXFEST PRESENTED BY HUMANA OFFERS ADVENTURES FOR EVERY SKILL OR INTEREST

Mar. 18, 2015

Knoxville, Tenn. – Outdoor KnoxFest presented by Humana is a weekend for adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers to celebrate outdoor recreation in Knoxville and its Urban Wilderness on…

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Kevin Triplett will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Tourist Development.

Mar. 17, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Kevin Triplett will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Tourist Development. Triplett, 49, is vice president of…

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Internationally Acclaimed Artist Fred Wilson to Speak at Knoxville Museum of Art April 7

Mar. 16, 2015

Knoxville, TN – Internationally acclaimed artist Fred Wilson will present the Eighth Annual Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture the Knoxville Museum of Art on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 6pm. As an…

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