Many people know that Knoxville has been a large television production hub for many years with great local production companies like Jupiter Entertainment, Rivr Media, Red Arrow Studios and others producing hours of content every year for networks like Oxygen, ID Channel, HGTV, and many more…
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Another random ‘National Day’, April 1 is National Sourdough Bread Day – and that’s no joke! Here’s 5 places where you can find some carby goodness in Knoxville: Flour Head Bakery Flour Head is a small locally owned artisan bakery serving Knoxville and the surrounding area, baking with 100%…
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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. This month’s blog introduces three area makers who excel at custom manufacturing. Name: Bailey Earith Business: Bailey Fiber Art How did you get…
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Knoxville offers year-round access to some of the best mountain biking in the Southeast. A few days in Knoxville can feature long flowy jump lines, rocky technical descents, or beautiful backcountry XC riding. Mountain biking is a staple of Knoxville’s outdoor recreation scene, and there are great…
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Yet another random “national day”, but National Quilting Day (the third Saturday in March) is an easy tie to Knoxville. We’re a proud southern Appalachian city after all, so here are a few things to see, do, and even taste that have to do with quilts! TO SEE Have you ever been driving around in…
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Knoxville’s transition into spring is a time of natural beauty and regrowth, a time to be enjoyed by all regardless of the weather—and that’s a local challenge all Knoxvillians endure. With temperatures reaching comfortable highs in the sun and chilly lows in the shade, it can be tricky to enjoy…
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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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Many of our blog viewers are familiar with our friends at WDVX, the in-house radio station inside our Visitors Center. They’re well known to visitors and locals alike for their daily noon program “The Blue Plate Special”, but you might not know about their newer monthly program “ Taps and Tunes ”…
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You’ve probably heard a lot about the history of the 19th amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Tennessee played the key role in that Constitutional landmark event. Over the last couple of years, national events have celebrated its centennial. When Tennessee passed it in August of…
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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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