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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 2024

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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2024 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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Places to Find Cats in Knoxville

Did you know October 29 is National Cat Day? I’m a dog person myself, but I can appreciate feline friends. Today we’re sharing purrfect places to find cats in Knoxville…read on right meow! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scruffy’s Cafe…

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Top 10 Places to Find Antiques in Knoxville

For over 40 years, the large Bearden Antique Mall has been a great source of antique furniture, accessories, and collectibles. They have a strong emphasis on home interiors and have a number of booths to suit a variety of tastes and interests. Bearden is known for being artsy and eclectic with…

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Spooky Hiking Adventures

Ghost House Loop Trail Visit the beautiful Big Ridge State Park to explore some local history during spooky season. The Ghost House Loop Trail is a 1.2-mile easy-to-moderate loop hike which begins near the group campsite and takes you deep into the history of this area's pre-1930s inhabitants…

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Best Local Places in Knoxville to Find Vintage Items

Everything old is new again! We’ve got another round up and this time it’s all things vintage. “Vintage” can be hard to define, but most would agree that an item would have to be at least 20 years old, but not quite 100 years old (that would move it into ‘antique’ territory). Some might argue that…

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Haunted Places in Knoxville

Knoxville may not have a haunted reputation like Savannah or New Orleans, but it has its fair share of the macabre. We’ve got quite a few spooky spots for you to check out on your next visit to Knoxville…

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A Guide to Historic Westwood

What do Georgia O'Keeffe, Winslow Homer, Jackson Pollock, and Knoxville's own Adelia Armstrong Lutz have in common? Each of their homes has been inducted into the prestigious Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) network! Westwood was accepted into the HAHS network in March 2022, a peer-to-peer…

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