FOOD & DRINK
Where are the cicadas? Use this interactive map to find Brood XIX in Tennessee
You have probably heard it, but the cicadas are coming. But do you know exactly where?. Parts of Tennessee will soon see the emergence of Brood XIX cicadas, which have been dormant for the past 13 years. The brood is expected to emerge starting around mid-May in Tennessee and keep us company until about mid-June as the insects scream their hearts out to try and find mates before hibernating once again.
Just how loud will cicadas emerging in Tennessee get? What noise levels to expect
This summer, Brood XIX cicadas will emerge across Middle Tennessee. While the cicadas are totally harmless, the noise they make could cause anxiety and discomfort. This year marks a rare double brood emergence, which hasn't happened since 1803, according to USA TODAY. Both Brood XIX and Brood XIII will be making an appearance...
Anakeesta offering $5 admission for some East Tennesseans
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gatlinburg attraction Anakeesta is offering $5 admission for residents and workers of some East Tennessee counties as part of its “Local Appreciation Days.”. The program runs from May 1 to May 8, offering the lower admission for folks from Blount, Cocke, Jefferson and Sevier Counties....
Where to pick strawberries and other seasonal produce this spring in Middle Tennessee
Spring is strawberry picking season in Tennessee and many local farms offer a chance to pick fresh strawberries and other in-season produce. According to the Seasonal Food Guide, seasonal food is produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it is harvested. Purchasing local produce supports the region's farmers, boosts the local economy and buying directly from the source allows you to know just where your food is coming from and how it was grown....
Arby’s Restaurants donates to Second Harvest Food Bank
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Arby’s Restaurants announced their donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee on Monday. Arby’s Restaurants, owned and operated by AES Restaurant Group, presented a check for $5,967.00 to help provide food for people experiencing food insecurity in the region. This contribution stems from the Days of Giving Round Up […]
East Tennessee's Whiskey Week Showcases Chattanooga Cuisine And Spirits
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is hosting its second annual “Whiskey Week” this May and taking the celebration statewide, including a week of events and promotions paying homage to Tennessee’s spirits, cuisine and culture in East Tennessee. East Tennessee’s Whiskey Week will take place from May 3-11, packed...
Tennessee Mixologists Wanted For The Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competiton
Mixologists of Tennessee, this one is for you. A call has been made for bartenders, mixologists, and craft cocktail makers to compete in the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition this May 19th. The competition will be held at Acme Feed & Seed, a food and cocktail restaurant in Nashville.
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