February may be Black History Month, but Black history is American history, and in Knoxville there’s plenty to go around for the whole year! This post highlights the Black history of this area along with attractions that have temporary and permanent exhibits, murals, statues, parks, and more. The…
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Getting outside during the winter months is a refreshing way to stay active and add a sense of adventure to your fitness routine. Cooler temperatures make it easier to move, and even short periods of sunlight can help boost your mood, support immunity, and provide a natural dose of vitamin D during…
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It’s been 10 years since a vigorous group of young craftspeople and entrepreneurs—“makers”—began to style Knoxville “The Maker City,” about the same time that Etsy, the online marketplace, confirmed that claim as a national designation. And it’s true there’s a lot of making going on here…
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Kingston Pike Postcard | Courtesy Knoxville History Project Sunday, January 17, is National Bootleggers' Day, believe it or not. Knoxville didn't start that holiday, which is just five years old now, but our city has quite a rich story in that regard. Knoxville and liquor go way back, of…
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Whether you consider charcuterie to be a sophisticated dining experience or just overrated adult Lunchables, there are several places to find a pretty platter in Knoxville! View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Oak Room by Abridged…
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It’s all about the “a-ha” at Muse Knoxville! From building your own creations in MakeSpace to exploring the stars in Knoxville’s only public access planetarium, you and your children can learn and play all day! You won’t want to miss a moment of the S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art…
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Looking for places to take your furry friend? From pet parks to patios, dogs are welcome in Knoxville! Welcome to Barxville Humans talk about Knoxville as a nature-loving-adventure-seeking-artsy-kinda-town, but for the canine community, it’s a…
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Knoxville isn’t used to the spotlight. For years, the city kept a low profile, happy to defer to its regional attractions, the Smoky Mountains and the…
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The year is winding down and there’s excitement in the air for a new year. But before we welcome 2025, we wanted to share a few of our favorite Knoxville photos captured this year. Sit back with a cuppa, and hope this inspires you to come for a visit in 2026…
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Christmas seems ancient, doesn’t it? The Biblical story is literally ancient, and there seems to be something old fashioned about most of the ways we…
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