POV: You’re planning a trip with the fam and you’re overwhelmed with all the options, or maybe you don’t even know where to start. We got you! Here’s a quick post on guaranteed winning attractions: Little Kids From crawlers to age 10, look no further than Muse Knoxville. A STEAM (that’s Science…
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Knoxville may not have a haunted reputation like Savannah or New Orleans, but it has its fair share of the macabre. We’ve got quite a few spooky spots for you to check out on your next visit to Knoxville…
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If you are trying to get your teenager outside for once, here are some local recommendations that will give teens exactly what they want in an outdoor adventure. We chose fun, local activities that provide instant gratification, great photo opportunities and sleeping late! Nighttime can be the right…
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Hiking can be fun for the whole family! Here are four great hikes to get your child out on the trails. We picked easy hikes with fun trail elements to keep your little ones engaged. Ijams Nature Center Ijams has several great trails without too much elevation gain and educational signage to teach…
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Each July 20th, we look up at the sky to remember and celebrate the first manned mission to the Moon. Of course, we’re always hoping to inspire and empower the next generation of space explorers, so Space Exploration Day is also about getting kids excited about STEM. We have seven ways to do just…
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There are several splash pads all over the city. The biggest is at the World’s Fair Park. Squeeze in a quick history lesson by taking the kids up the Sunsphere, which was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. And some geography too – you can see 360 degrees from the Observation Deck; a great time to…
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The Town of Farragut is in west Knox County and has much to offer visitors. It is named after Admiral David Farragut, who uttered the now-famous command of “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” during the Battle of Mobile Bay in the Civil War. Farragut was born on the north side of the river…
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With all of the visitors, special events and education programs at Ijams Nature Center, it sometimes feels like a zoo, and that doesn’t even include all of the animal ambassadors who call the Ijams Visitor Center home! This nonprofit nature center is the residence of about 40 wild animals, such as…
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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 all things clay. How did you get started as a ceramicist/clay artist? I have been a maker…
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There's no shortage of research indicating the benefits of museum visits for kids, but taking small children to a fine art museum can be daunting for many people. Well, fear not, parents and caregivers! The Knoxville Museum of Art has finally reopened its "Creative Corner" after a nearly two-year…
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