Press Releases

Virtual Statehood Day Video Celebration

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…

Read More

Tennessee Theatre Blade Ornament is Back

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…

Read More

2020 Visit Knoxville Open Postponed to 2021

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…

Read More

Museum of Appalachia to Re-Open in Stages

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…

Read More