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Kickback Jack’s sports bar and restaurant serves pub grub in Alcoa | Grub Scout
I hadn’t intended to try out Kickback Jack’s so soon after it made its debut (scarcely a week in business), but weirdness with my schedule made it convenient for me to fast-track this new Alcoa eatery franchise to the top of my list. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kickback Jack’s has some 20 locations concentrated in that state as well as a few in Virginia and Tennessee. The Grub Spouse and I found the eatery at the newish Downtown Alcoa development, not far from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Sweetwater Summer Concert Series set to begin again
The Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts is gearing up for their annual Summer Concert Series scheduled to kickoff next month. According to information posted by the Sweetwater Valley Citizens of the Arts, this year’s summer concert series will feature six performances between the months of June and August. The first performance is scheduled for June 7 and will feature ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s rock music from RMS Band; the...
William Blount Spring Plant Sale continues
The William Blount FFA Spring Plant Sale is currently having a 30% off sale. This sale applies to all remaining plants, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, succulents, vegetable plants, strawberry plants and hanging baskets. The William Blount Spring Plant Sale is open until sell out. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Additional information about the sale can be found on the William Blount FFA Chapter Facebook page.
Everyone invited to recite lines in new theater program – non-actors included
Normally, the audience at the Tellico Community Playhouse is witnessing the end result of a lot of preparation involving set design, costume fittings and many rehearsals. But beginning at 7 p.m. this Friday, May 17, the people reciting lines will be wearing the clothes they came in with, won’t be using props … and may never have acted before in their lives. That’s because the Playhouse is taking a table...
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