This monthly blog from The Maker City features a look at some of the Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters, and custom builders. This month’s blog showcases efforts that the Mayor’s Maker Council is spearheading on behalf of military veterans. Details on how to become involved with…
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After 40 years, it’s still hard to believe it happened. Even those who don’t remember the 1982 World’s Fair – and at this point, most Americans weren’t even alive then – are obliged to know something about it. It’s the answer to “What’s that big golden thing standing on the west side of downtown?”…
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This post is part of a series on the Anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair that was held in Knoxville, Tennessee. For more posts and information about…
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Forty years ago, Knoxville hosted a world’s fair to highlight ways of dealing with a future with limited supplies of energy. Planned during the Energy Crisis of the 1970s, the big fair, originally known as the Knoxville International Energy Exposition, presented hundreds of solutions, both in terms…
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Fave Photos of 2021 The year is winding down and there’s excitement in the air for a new year. But before we welcome 2022, we wanted to share a few of…
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HoLa Hora Latina wishes you a warm and bright holiday season this year as we gather again with friends and loved ones. HoLa is a non-profit Hispanic and LatinX arts and culture organization and hosts the HoLa Festival, Tennessee’s largest celebration of Latin American and Hispanic art, music, and…
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This monthly blog from The Maker City features a look at some of the Knoxville area’s outstanding makers – artists, crafters, and custom builders…
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Knoxville has worn lots of hats over the years, from “The Marble City” to “Gateway to the Smokies” to “Home of the Vols.” However, many people around…
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El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death practiced mainly in Mexico but also increasingly in other Latin…
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There are many reasons to visit Zoo Knoxville’s Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus, also known as the ARC. Whether you are looking for a fun time, an educational experience, or a chance to be a part of species saving conservation work, the ARC has it all. Check out the 5 reasons why the ARC…
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