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Appalachian Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Knoxville and Maryville for 55th Season

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — The Appalachian Ballet Company is preparing to usher in the holiday season with its annual production of The Nutcracker, marking the beloved Christmas tradition’s 55th season. This year’s production will feature live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Fellenbaum, for all...

Maryville, TN · 15h
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Animal Rescue Corps brings more than 70 dogs to safety

MARYVILLE, TN — Animal Rescue Corps brought more than 70 dogs to its rescue center outside Nashville after several cruelty cases and overcrowding situations in Louisiana. The dogs include 14 small dogs from two cruelty cases in Terrebonne Parish, as well as dogs connected to a dogfighting investigation in Concordia Parish.

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 13h
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Harrogate voters approve referendum allowing liquor to be served in restaurants

HARROGATE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Voters in Harrogate have made their voices heard on a liquor referendum to allow alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises within the city. The referendum passed Tuesday night in a 54.5%-to-45.5% vote, which means liquor can now be served by the drink at establishments in the City of Harrogate.

Harrogate, TN · 2d
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Holiday shopping event returns to Rocky Top

Downtown Rocky Top merchants are getting ready to kick off the 2026 holiday shopping season. The third-annual Rocky Top Christmas Market Crawl has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, in the downtown area, which has been growing with new businesses recently. “Our town truly...

Rocky Top, TN · 3d
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These 7 Tennessee Bakeries Are Worth Driving Across The State For

Some bakeries are so good that you’d happily drive an extra hour just to get your hands on their famous treats, and Tennessee has quite a few worth the trip. We’re talking fluffy donuts made from decades-old recipes, buttery croissants with dozens of delicate layers, warm cinnamon rolls covered in sweet icing, and freshly baked bread that tastes incredible straight from the oven.

Tennessee · 2d

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'I can feel that she's looking down on us' | Alcoa Elementary School upgrades Katie's Garden

Katie Deal's family remembers her as an outspoken young girl who loved painting her nails and loved butterflies. She died of cancer in 1995, when she was a student at Alcoa Elementary School. Not long after, teacher Silvia Roca put plans into place for a garden to be erected in her honor.

Alcoa, TN · 1d

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Chamber hosts networking lunch at Lenoir City restaurant

LENOIR CITY — Business owners and professionals from across Loudon County gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Power to Promote Networking Lunch at El Señor Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lenoir City. The event brought together chamber members and guests for an opportunity to discuss their businesses, share organizational goals, exchange contact information and develop relationships with other members of the local business community. The quarterly luncheon series is designed to encourage networking and professional connections while also supporting local restaurants that are members of the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce. During the gathering, attendees enjoyed lunch at El Señor Rancho while participating in conversations about their businesses, exchanging promotional ideas and discussing opportunities to work together. The chamber uses the recurring events to provide business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals with opportunities to introduce their services, learn about other local businesses and strengthen connections throughout Loudon County. By holding the luncheons at member restaurants, the chamber also seeks to bring additional attention to local dining establishments and encourage participants to support businesses within the community. Chamber representatives said the Power to Promote series is intended to help members build professional relationships while promoting cooperation

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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Business Community Invited to Attend Event Honoring Veterans & Commemorating 250th

Join Star Powersports and The Motorcycle Inn for an evening celebrating the Aprilia X 250th unveiling, honoring locally nominated veterans and commemorating 250 years of American independence. The Aprilia X 250TH is an ultra-exclusive, track-only superbike built by Aprilia Racing. Only thirty bikes were produced globally. It is also the...

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Remember This Iconic Pigeon Forge Family Attraction?

What defunct attraction/theme park do you miss the most?

Pigeon Forge, TN · 4d

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Downtown Knoxville Kangaroo Clocks In at Law Firm and Vape Shop Alike

Bank of America Center — Approximate Site of Law Office Visits. Sophie has two jobs, and neither of them involves hopping around the outback. She is a kangaroo, and she spends her working hours split between a downtown Knoxville law firm and a Western Avenue vape shop in Knoxville, a setup that has turned her into something of a local fixture.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Happy Holler's Y-Not Tavern Gives Way to New Bar Ya-Ya's Hall of Fame

Happy Holler's changing business scene has brought another transition: Y-Not Tavern closed earlier in 2026, and Ya-Ya's Hall of Fame Bar is set to move into the same building at 114 E. Anderson Ave. The change adds a new chapter to the former mill-centered district's history of business turnover. According...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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What’s New & What’s Next Downtown, Part 1: Restaurants & Retail

Downtown Knoxville has been keeping busy, and I’ve got a massive backlog of openings, announcements and developments to prove it. Time for a catch-up! Last week I again joined Compass Knox editor Scott Barker and co-founder Jesse Fox Mayshark on their Compass Points podcast to nerd out on all things downtown-ish. Naturally, I showed up with 10 FULL PAGES of notes about stuff happening in downtown proper alone. Since both hosts and producer Seth Barber failed to clear their next six hours for my monologue, I crammed what I could into a rapid-fire spoken word performance, confirming once and for all that I should stick to journalism.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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AC Schools food truck makes first trip

The Anderson County school system has outfitted a new food truck to deliver meals to students over breaks. The truck, called The Happy Lunchbox, made its maiden voyage on Oct. 6, stopping at Briceville Elementary and Lake City Elementary school. It served sandwiches with chips, dessert and bottles of water.

Anderson County, TN · 3d

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This Quiet Tennessee State Park Is The Small-Town Escape Locals Treasure

More than 190 bird species have been recorded at one riverside park in East Tennessee. That number made me stop and read it twice. It sounds like a nature documentary, not a quick drive off the interstate. The park sits on a big bend of the French Broad River. It...

Tennessee · 4d

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Townsend’s Hidden Breakfast Spot Feeds Hikers Before They Hit The Quiet Side Of The Smokies

Townsend calls itself the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, and most shops in town close early to prove it. That slower pace is exactly why one roadside stop has become a morning ritual for people heading into the national park. It opens at 8 AM every single day, serves breakfast...

Townsend, TN · 4d

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America’s best Christmas tradition begins at Dollywood On Nov. 6

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Holiday joy fills every corner at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana starting Friday, Nov. 6. More than 6 million twinkling lights, glistening decorations, memory-making entertainment, delicious dining options and many more festive experiences turn the theme park into a captivating winter wonderland that captures the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year. It is this atmosphere that has led Dollywood’s holiday festival to being a 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event.

Pigeon Forge, TN · 3d

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10 Tennessee Places Where You Can Make Your Own Knives, Pottery, And Other Handmade Treasures

A rusty railroad spike can turn into a knife, and you can be the one swinging the hammer. I have to admit, that detail grabbed my attention faster than a spark flying off an anvil. Horseshoes and old nails get the same glowing treatment at a few forges in Tennessee....

Tennessee · 4d

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Cades Cove Loop Road, Laurel Creek Road to close for footrace: What to know

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Two popular scenic roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are scheduled to close over the weekend during a race. Cades Cove Loop Road and Laurel Creek Road will be closed on Sunday, November 8, until around 11 a.m. due to the Friends of the Smokies annual Loop Lope footrace. […]

Townsend, TN · 4d

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“Let’s Give a Hoot for Owl Ridge Raptor Center,” In-Person Program on November 21

Join the UT Arboretum Society as Lisa Thomison, director and co-founder of the Owl Ridge Raptor Center, introduces the audience to some of their feathered “ambassadors” on Saturday, November 21st, 10 am to 12 noon EDT at the UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge. Several live raptors will accompany her while she introduces the work of this federal and state licensed raptor rehabilitation center.

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d