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Black History, Attractions, and Exhibits in Knoxville

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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Top 10 Mac & Cheese in Knoxville

The Brass Pearl - This Market Square seafood restaurant and oyster bar offers an elevated version of this down-home comfort food with their lobster mac and cheese. The little cups created by orecchiette pasta hold chunks of butter poached lobster and Tillamook cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses…

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4 Ways to Get Fit Outside in the New Year

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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A History of Knoxville as "The Maker City"

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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Happy Bootleggers' Day!

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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Charcuterie in Knoxville

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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Full STEAM ahead at The Muse

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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