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Lakeshore Park opens new pavilion in latest phase of years-long development project
Lakeshore Park in Knoxville has officially opened a new amenity. It marks the latest milestone in a years-long park development project. The Hilltop Pavilion is near the HGTV Overlook at the top of the park. Offering visitors a new place to get out of the sun or rain, the pavilion also features tables and seats.
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Big Slate Media Takes Over North Broadway Studio, Eyes Hollywood-Size Shoots
A Knoxville production company that started with little more than a drone has taken over the city's largest remaining studio. Big Slate Media has moved into the former HP Video building at 1200 North Broadway, rebranding the space as Marble City Studios and setting its sights on everything from first-time YouTubers to full-scale Hollywood productions.
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Some Of The Smokies’ Best Fried Trout Comes Out Of This Old Cades Cove Area Kitchen
Some of the best meals in the Smokies happen far from the busy strips of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Out in Townsend, on the quiet road toward Cades Cove, a wooded mountain retreat has built a loyal following for its cabins, its crackling fireplaces, and a bistro kitchen that people drive out of their way to reach.
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UT’s Smokey mascot finds new life as rescue dog turned fan favorite
The University of Tennessee’s current Smokey mascot, a bluetick coonhound named Neyland, is the 12th dog to hold the role. He was taken in as a rescue with an unknown background and trained by senior handler Garrett Reeves and a UT veterinary team to perform on the sidelines at football games.
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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
When temperatures drop in East Tennessee, homeowners face a real risk: frozen pipes. A single freeze can split a copper line, rupture a plastic supply, and leave you with soaked drywall, ruined flooring, and days without running water. The good news? With a few simple steps—and a plan for what to do if ice does form—you can protect your home through the coldest nights.
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East Tennessee entrepreneur takes luxury handbag brand to New York Fashion Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee entrepreneur is making waves in the luxury fashion industry after taking her handbag brand, Denault, to New York Fashion Week. For many women, accessories make the outfit, and the search for the perfect purse is never-ending. Penny Crook, founder and designer of Denault, says women need handbags that […]
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Senior Horses Spend Their Golden Years Safe at This Tennessee Rescue Farm
A quiet gravel road in East Tennessee leads to a barn that most people drive right past without a second glance. Behind those fences, horses that once had no one now have a whole crew of people showing up for them, rain or shine. The place hosts a holiday breakfast,...
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29 restaurants, bars and coffee shops we know are coming soon to Knoxville
It's been an incredibly busy year for Knoxville's food and beverage scenes, which have welcomed popular chains like Hattie B's Hot Chicken and Swig , local concepts like French bistro Au Bon Coin and new restaurants at Covenant Health Park . And plenty more are on the way. As we inch toward the end of the year, let's look ahead at the restaurants, bars and coffee shops we're still eagerly waiting on to open, from sought-after chains finally making their way to Knoxville to more stadium restaurants and cocktail bars coming to the Old City. Here's a list of 29 restaurants, bars and coffee shops planned for Knoxville. Did we miss a spot? Send an email to joanna.hayes@knoxnews.com to have it considered for the list ! Alice in Appalachia Alice in Appalachia closed in Market Square at the beginning of this year before moving to 413 S. Gay St. in March. The retail shop is open, and owner Scott West said he plans to have the full shopping and bar experience completed by mid-November. The West family purchased the Gay Street property (formerly home to Pioneer House ) for $2.9 million in September 2022, with plans to invest roughly $1
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UT’s Smokey mascot finds new life as rescue dog turned fan favorite
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Knoxville, Tennessee that Locals Swear By
Knoxville, Tennessee — a city where the Appalachian foothills cradle neighborhoods of brick and clapboard, where the Tennessee River winds past murals and music, where the air hums with the laughter of students, the wisdom of old-timers, and the warmth of families who’ve called these streets home for generations.
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New Business Spotlight: Hair Haven & Co. and The Hive bring beauty and entrepreneurship to North Knoxville
Two local entrepreneurs are bringing a fresh approach to beauty and self-care in North Knoxville with the opening of Hair Haven & Co. Salon and Spa and The Hive Beauty Supply. Owners Keniya Buley and Breanna Coach celebrated their businesses with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony September 11 at 2902 Tazewell Pike, Suite D, in the Fountain City area.
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$1.7M Knoxville restaurant could transform vacant lot north of downtown | Exclusive
A new $1.7 million restaurant space will fill a long-abandoned property next to Axle Logistics' headquarters just north of downtown Knoxville. Planning documents associated with the 825 N. Central St. project categorize the space as a "restaurant/bakery" but do not identify a tenant. Knox News was unable to reach the developer for a construction timeline, but crews were working on the building's exterior Oct. 14. The Knoxville City Council in June awarded local firm Paragon Development $75,000 from its Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Fund for the project. During the June meeting, Councilmember Charles Thomas said restoring the blighted property is exactly the type of redevelopment the city needs. Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Keep up with what's being built around Knoxville and Knox County "This is a critical place on Central between places that have been redeveloped and look nice," he said. "This is a gap where nothing has been done." Paragon purchased the land in 2025 for $495,000 and subsequently demolished most of the vacant office building on site. The same development group is behind other projects north of downtown, including townhomes at the former Dempster Building near Emory Place. In documents submitted to City Council, Paragon projects
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Immersive Virtual-Reality Exhibition on the War in Ukraine Comes to UT
As Ukraine marks 35 years of independence, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will host War Up Close, an immersive virtual-reality exhibition documenting the war in Ukraine, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Strong Hall, Room 104 (1621 West Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996). The event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. It is hosted by the Ukrainian Club at UT Knoxville with the War Up Close VR museum, and supported by the Knoxville nonprofit koloHUB and the University of Tennessee Libraries.