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Posts From: May 2014

Tennessee Valley Fair Announces 2014 Summer Reading Program

May. 29, 2014

Knoxville, Tenn. - Beginning June 3, children of all ages will fill area libraries to learn more about agriculture and enjoy a little fun on the farm. The Tennessee Valley Fair Summer Reading Program…

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Proposed Route Changes for Knox Area Transit

May. 29, 2014

Knoxville, TN - KAT is proposing several changes for July and August 2014, including an extension of the Vol Line Trolley to serve the new Wal Mart and Publix at University Commons. The trolley would…

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Get Your Rods and Reels Ready for Farragut's Youth Fishing Rodeo

May. 28, 2014

FARRAGUT, TN - Youth ages 13 and under are invited to the 30th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Anchor Park for a morning of fishing and competing for prizes in…

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Round trip, river cruise to Kingston from Knoxville

May. 28, 2014

Knoxville, TN - Beginning June 14th, Father’s Day weekend and every second weekend from Knoxville, TN. These 170 mile round trips will cover the most beautiful parts of the Tennessee River. They will…

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Three Rivers Rambler Spring Express Steam Trains

May. 28, 2014

Knoxville, Tenn – The Three Rivers Rambler begins its fourteenth year of operations with Spring Express steam trains operating Saturdays in May at 10am and 1pm. On May 31st, the Three Rivers Rambler…

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Mabry-Hazen House to host Civil War Living History

May. 28, 2014

Knoxville, Tennessee - Mabry-Hazen House, built in 1858, will host a Civil War Living History on June 14th and 15th, 2014. Mabry’s Hill served as headquarters for both armies during the Civil War, and…

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Cornhole State Championship at Cool Sports

May. 28, 2014

Knoxville, TN - Cool Sports will be hosting the ACO State Championships of Cornhole June 6th& 7th. Open Courts for Cornhole play (FREE Play for the public) on Friday June 6th from 5-11pm. ACO Singles &…

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Hummin’ and Strummin’ Event Will Rub Folks the Right Way

May. 27, 2014

Knoxville, TN - The Rotary Club of West Knoxville presents its second annual ROCKYTOP Hummin’ & Strummin’ BBQ COOK-OFF. Bring your whole family and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with some of the best…

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Knoxville Zoo’s New Nature Play Area Features Play Time…Unplugged

May. 22, 2014

Knoxville, Tenn.— Just in time for summer vacation, Knoxville Zoo has created an all-new outdoor play area that encourages kids to have fun the way it used to be done…unplugged! Nature Play is a…

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CITY OPENS OUTDOOR POOLS FOR THE SUMMER, OFFERS SWIM LESSONS

May. 22, 2014

Knoxville, Tennessee - The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department will open two outdoor public pools to beat the heat this Memorial Day weekend. Both the Ed Cothren Pool at 1737 Reynolds…

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