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Knoxville: A Great City for Concert Goers

What do Kelsea Ballerini, Paul McCartney, Orville Peck and Lil Wayne all have in common? Each one performed on stage in Knoxville this past year. That’s a fact that is music to the ears of concert goers like me. Let’s start with a little background: my dad took my brother and me to our first…

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Christmas Lights in Knoxville’s Parks

Lots of places to see Christmas lights this season, and where better than Knoxville’s many parks? Check out a few picks across the county! Krutch Park Krutch Park is a small but lively park in the middle of Downtown Knoxville. During the holiday season, it is home to the City of Knoxville’s…

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Christmas at the Historic Homes of Knoxville

Knoxville is very proud of its seven Historic House Museums, and they all have many opportunities to learn about life in this region from various eras. The holiday season is especially festive with open houses and other events. Let’s get to it to see what each of these homes have to offer during the…

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Knoxville Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen minding green bean casseroles and basting turkeys. Lucky for you, a number of local restaurants are ready to feed you and your family. From pick-up full menus to buffets and sit-down meals, Knoxville is full of Thanksgiving options and we’ve…

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Knoxville's Ongoing Festival of Film

FILM FEST KNOX, the film festival, opens this November 9-12. Why is Knoxville a great place to have a film festival? One reason is that Knoxville is home to Regal Cinemas, one of the largest theater chains in the world, and they’re one of the sponsors of this festival. Another reason is that for the…

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Guide to Gameday in Columbia, MD

The Mizzou Tiger fans here in Columbia, MO (you can call us CoMo) are thrilled to welcome Vols to our city for a football showdown the weekend of November 10th. We know your main goal is to watch the action on the field, but we have a lot to explore when you're not cheering on your Vols. Guide to…

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2023 Guide to Christmas in Knoxville

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after football season…and after dogwood season…and…well anytime is a wonderful time in Knoxville but we admit the winter holiday season is particularly delightful. We’ve rounded up our favorite activities to enjoy your favorite traditions and make new…

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Local Places to Find Books

As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, there is nothing better than cozying up in a local bookstore. Luckily for you, Knoxville has 6 great options that fit the needs of book lovers far and wide. 1. Union Avenue Books This shop checks all the boxes – locally owned, independent, hosts…

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