Press Releases

Tag: Outdoor

Sharp’s Ridge Overlook to Close Temporarily as Safety Precaution during Tower Takedown

Jun. 23, 2023

The J.B. Owen Overlook on Sharp’s Ridge will be closed during the middle of summer, as contractor crews hired by WBIR Channel 10 methodically dismantle the station’s nearby 701-foot-tall backup tower…

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Winter Featured Gardens to Showcase Two Unique Properties in Knoxville

Mar. 14, 2023

March 14, 2023 [ Knoxville, Tennessee ]— The public is invited to experience two spectacular private gardens this weekend during the Dogwood Arts Winter Featured Gardens event, March 17-19, 2023. The…

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Ijams Celebrates Re-Opening of River Trail Nov. 1

Oct. 17, 2022

Ijams Nature Center will celebrate the re-opening of the north side of River Trail and a new section of the River Boardwalk on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Attendees will gather…

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Hundreds of Boy Scouts Volunteer, Learn Skills at Ijams Jul 26-28

Jul. 25, 2022

WHAT: Hundreds of Boy Scouts volunteer, learn skills at Ijams during 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference in Knoxville WHEN: July 26, 27, and 28, 2022, from ~9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHO: Up to 400+ Boy…

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Visit Knoxville Announces Return of Bike Boat Brew & Bark

May. 24, 2022

Visit Knoxville is pleased to announce the return of Bike Boat Brew & Bark to take place June 4, 2022 from 10am – 3pm at Knoxville Adventure Collective (900 Volunteer Landing). Bike Boat Brew & Bark…

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Ijams Nature Center Opens Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve

Apr. 25, 2022

Ijams Nature Center will open the new Ijams Nature Playscape at Grayson Subaru Preserve at a public ribbon cutting May 9 at 10 a.m. The Ijams Nature Playscape is specifically designed for young…

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Roam Fest Comes to Knoxville

Apr. 22, 2022

(Knoxville, TN.) 04/22/22 - Knoxville, Tennessee has been selected as the destination city for the newest Roam Fest women’s mountain bike festival location. Roam Fest, Presented by SRAM , is a…

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Roam Fest Comes to Knoxville May 13-15

Apr. 22, 2022

Knoxville, Tennessee has been selected as the destination city for the newest Roam Fest women’s mountain bike festival location. Roam Fest, Presented by SRAM, is a three-day event for 300 registered…

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