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Posts From: May 2020

Kayak Anglers Pan East Tennessee Rivers, Lakes for Gold

May. 29, 2020

HENDERSONVILLE, TN. — For the first time since its inception in 2010, Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) will hold consecutive, one-day KBF TRAIL Series tournaments on the same bodies of water. On Saturday…

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Virtual Statehood Day Video Celebration

May. 27, 2020

Tennessee gained admission to the Union as our nation’s sixteenth state on June 1, 1796. Every year, the seven members of the Historic Homes of Knoxville (Blount Mansion National Historic Landmark…

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Zoo Knoxville Saddened by Death of Beloved Camel ‘Abba’

May. 27, 2020

Knoxville, Tenn. (May 26, 2020) – Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of Abba camel, a beloved zoo ambassador who touched hundreds of thousands of guests during his time at Zoo Knoxville. He passed on…

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Tennessee Theatre Blade Ornament is Back

May. 26, 2020

The Tennessee Theatre has released a new glass-blown ornament, an updated replica of the theatre’s iconic vertical sign. Depicting the “Tennessee” blade, the keepsake ornament is available for…

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Zoo Knoxville Reopens May 18 with Covid-19 Phase 1 Protocols for Safety

May. 15, 2020

Knoxville, Tenn. (May 15, 2020) – Zoo Knoxville is reopening to the public on Monday, May 18, with carefully planned protocols to ensure the safety of their guests, staff and animals. The zoo closed…

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Ijams Nature Center Plans Limited Reopening of Facilities May 9

May. 04, 2020

Knoxville, Tenn.—Ijams Nature Center will begin a slow, measured reopening of its facilities on Saturday, May 9, in keeping with Phase 1 of the City of Knoxville/Knox County reopening plan. The…

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2020 Visit Knoxville Open Postponed to 2021

May. 04, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – The Korn Ferry Tour announced today additional modifications and details regarding the restart of the 2020 schedule and a fall calendar of events that will be part of a…

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Museum of Appalachia to Re-Open in Stages

May. 01, 2020

Norris, TN—The Museum of Appalachia is preparing to slowly open back up and welcome visitors. Beginning Monday, May 4 th , the restaurant will start serving lunch via curbside pickup from 11am-2pm. On…

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