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Posts From: October 2014

Mayor Burchett announces effort to raise funds for wreaths at veteran cemeteries

Oct. 24, 2014

Knoxville, Tenn. — Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is launching a Wreaths Across America team in an effort to raise funds to place as many live wreaths as possible on the graves of veterans buried at…

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Visit Knoxville Provides Free Online Community Calendar

Oct. 24, 2014

Knoxville, TN – As the official Convention and Visitors Bureau for Knoxville and Knox County, Visit Knoxville serves as the information “go-to” for visitors from around the world. The community should…

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UT McClung Museum Hosts Free Family Programs in November

Oct. 24, 2014

KNOXVILLE, TN - Families and community members are invited to explore and enjoy free family events throughout November at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of…

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THE HISTORIC FORT SANDERS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION & KNOX HERITAGE TO HOST A NEIGHBORHOOD HOMECOMING

Oct. 23, 2014

KNOXVILLE, TENN. – The Historic Fort Sanders Neighborhood Association and Knox Heritage will host a Neighborhood Homecoming on Sunday, October 26 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in James Agee Park at…

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KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST DIGITAL BOOKMOBILE NATIONAL TOUR EVENT

Oct. 17, 2014

Knoxville, TN – The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will showcase free ebook and audiobook service from Knox County Public Library in front of Lawson McGhee Library, 500…

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KNOXVILLE CENTER TO HOST MALL-O-WEEN

Oct. 15, 2014

KNOXVILLE, TN — Knoxville Center invites families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, climate-controlled environment during the annual Mall-O-Ween celebration! This year’s festivities will take place…

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THE AMERICAN CORNHOLE ORGANIZATION WILL HOST THE ACO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF CORNHOLE X IN KNOXVILLE, TN

Oct. 13, 2014

Knoxville, TN – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host the ACO World Championships of Cornhole X July 7 – 11th, 2015 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN. “We are very…

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The Mysterious Past of Blount Mansion

Oct. 13, 2014

Knoxville, TN - Come to the Blount Mansion to learn more about our Mysterious Past - Legends, Customs, and Myths will be the focus of these special, candlelight and flashlight tours of the mansion…

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KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY BAND TO PERFORM FREE CONCERT ON MARKET SQUARE

Oct. 13, 2014

Knoxville, TN - The Knoxville Community Band will perform a free concert on Sunday, Oct. 12, featuring a wide variety of music ranging from “St. Louis Blues” and “The Soft Shoe Rag” to “Glenn Miller…

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Knoxville Food Week

Oct. 13, 2014

Knoxville, Tennessee - Food Week is a nationwide celebration and movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. The Knoxville-Knox County Food Policy Council – along with Second Harvest Food…

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