The Sunsphere

Favorite Knoxville Pizza

Pizza is a quintessential American food, and there are so many ways to slice it (pun intended)! From huge floppy New York slices to saucy Chicago-style deep dish, from crispy Neapolitan pies to crusty Detroit-style squares, pizza has so many shapes and sizes and we can’t help but love them all right…

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Top 5 Knoxville Murals

Mural hunting and street art searching is a popular thing to do for tourists and locals alike, but when you’re short on time, it can be hard to know where to go to find the best murals in Knoxville. We’ve got a Top 5 list of the most sought-after Knoxville murals and where to find them, along with…

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Unusual Stories Behind Eight Historic Statues

There was a time when Knoxville seemed statue-shy—half a century ago, Knoxvillians could count their notable public statues on the fingers of one hand—but today there are striking statues all over. A New York Times columnist recently noted that Knoxville may be America’s only city with two statues…

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In the Neighborhood - Halls and Powell

Halls Crossroads and Powell, both located in North Knoxville, have a rich history of being close-knit communities. Locally known as just “Halls”, the community was started at the crossroads of Emory Road and Maynardville Highway. Thomas Hall decided to build a blacksmith shop and an inn after being…

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10 Things to Do with Kids in the Winter

The ongoing struggle, right? You’ve got kids, the weather isn’t the greatest, but boy do they have some energy! What to do? That’s not too expensive? Without spending forever in the car??? We’re here to help. Today’s post will share all the fun things to do in Knoxville with kids - bookmark and…

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