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Art, Culture, and Natural Beauty Abounds in Knoxville

If you've been to Knoxville in the springtime, you know that's when Knoxville blooms. We have lazy lake-filled summers, beautiful fire-pit filled falls, and mostly mild winters that all have a natural appeal of their own. But in the spring you can witness an explosion of color, variety of texture in…

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Tri-Star Arts at The Candoro Marble Building

The Candoro Marble Building is a unique feature of the Vestal neighborhood found in South Knoxville. The building itself serves as a monument to the rich history of the East Tennessee Marble industry as well as the Candoro Marble Company’s impact on the surrounding area. The Candoro Marble Building…

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Off-Roading in Knoxville, Tennessee (A Comprehensive Guide)

As an adventure-seeking writer based in Johnson City, TN, I recently found myself drawn to the thrill of off-roading. My journey began with a series I found on YouTube called "Tennessee Uncharted," where the host explores the rugged terrains of Windrock Park in an early Bronco. What is Off-Roading…

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Where to Play Pickleball in Knoxville

There's a new way to stay healthy and have fun in Knoxville: pickleball! Now the fastest-growing sport in America, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong for an easy-to-learn game that can bring people together and get those competitive juices flowing. Pickleball court data…

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3 Reasons You Should Attend Vestival!

2023 Vestival Returns Saturday, May 13, 2023 • 12pm - 5pm Candoro Marble 4450 Candoro Avenue Knoxville, TN, 37920 Vestal Arts and Heritage Association is proud to host the return of Vestival, an annual arts and music festival held on the Candoro Marble Company grounds. Vestal provides a diverse…

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Big Ears Festival - Why Knoxville?

The Comet is Coming by Fabrice Bourgelle courtesy Big Ears Why do people come to Knoxville from all 50 states and nearly two dozen countries – traveling hundreds, even thousands of miles – filling our downtown hotels, restaurants, shops, bars, sidewalks and venues for four days or more – to attend…

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Experience Knoxville the Dog-Friendly Way

Knoxville loves dogs and our visitors are no exception! Enjoy this post written by our friends from The Remarkable Golden: We recently made a stop in Knoxville on our cross-country tour with our golden retriever, Judge. Knoxville wasn’t originally on our itinerary until we met some locals at a bar…

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Theatre in the Old City: River & Rail

If you are new to Knoxville, you may not know that it is quickly becoming not just a hub but a destination for the performing arts. River and Rail Theatre Company (R&R), founded in 2015, is located in the heart of downtown Knoxville with a permanent home in a chic, flexible venue called the Old City…

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A Guide to the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association

While it is true one can find bluegrass most anywhere these days, it takes on a new meaning here in Knoxville. Many of the legends call this region home and the culture is steeped in Appalachia. From porches to barn dances, bluegrass was the music folks gathered around. One only has to look around…

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