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‘My Mayfly’ Comes Home to East Tennessee for World Premiere at Film Fest Knox

My Mayfly, the first feature film from writer-director Paula Kay Hornick, will celebrate its world premiere at Film Fest Knox on Saturday, November 14, at 9:15 p.m. at Regal Riviera, Theater 2, 510 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Starring Adelaide Clemens with Alicia Witt and Johnathon Schaech, it was shot in the Great Smoky Mountains and Knoxville. The film follows a woman whose relentless pace of life has little room for the people and things that matter most. When she embarks on a solo fly-fishing trip to prove something to herself, a harrowing experience in the wilderness and an encounter with a mysterious forest ranger force her to confront the past she’s been running from and reconsider what truly matters.

Knoxville, TN · 2d
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Locals Swear by the Giant, Juicy Cheeseburgers at This No-Frills Tennessee Burger Joint

The burgers here are half-pound patties, hand-pattied and cooked fresh to order. That means you’ll wait around 20 minutes, and nobody seems to mind one bit. The dining room holds only a handful of tables. A few more sit outside on a back deck. The building is old, simple, and clean, which feels exactly right for a place this focused on food.

White Pine, TN · 4d
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Over In Lenoir City, Tennessee, Donna’s Diner Pours Coffee Like It’s 1975

There is a small building in Lenoir City with no sign out front, no name on the windows, and no card reader by the register, yet locals keep filling its seats before the sun is fully up. The coffee cups come from a collection of mismatched mugs, the cook knows her flat top, and the server may remember your order after one visit.

Lenoir City, TN · 11d
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Oak Ridge native brings Tina Turner show home Nov. 13

Oak Ridge native Jenn Cristy is coming home. The performer, who grew up in Oak Ridge and now tours the country, will bring her show "Simply The Best: A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner" to the Historic Grove Theater for one night only on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The show celebrates the power and stage presence Tina Turner showed over a 50-year career, with hits including "Proud Mary," "River Deep – Mountain High," "What's Love Got to Do With It," and "The Best." Cristy, a former backing vocalist and instrumentalist for John Mellencamp, has taken the production to audiences across the country, according to a news release. Before she was a performer, Cristy was a standout athlete in Oak Ridge. She swam for the Atomic City Aquatic Club and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1997. She went on to swim at Indiana University, where she won five Big Ten titles, earned All-America honors, and was named IU Female Athlete of the Year. She also competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. Cristy is a member of the Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame (Class of 2013) and the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame (Class

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

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This Huge Tennessee Greenhouse Is A Hidden Goldmine For Fall Flowers And Garden Finds

Pansies planted in fall can keep blooming through winter and spring, and one family farm grows them by the field. In autumn, those fields turn into a rainbow as the pansies and mums start to turn. The growers raise more than 70 percent of the plants they sell right on...

Knoxville, TN · 19h

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9 Regional Restaurant Chains Tennesseans Will Defend to Anyone From Out of State

Krystal started in 1932 in a Chattanooga building just 10 by 25 feet. Criticize it or any other hometown chain in front of a Tennessean, and you’ll hear about it. Here are the regional restaurant chains Tennesseans will defend to anyone from out of state. 1. Pal’s Sudden Service...

Tennessee · 2d

The Daily Times

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Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: SpongeBob

Readers may remember SpongeBob, the furriest little sponge that lived under the sea. He lived with his friends, Harry the dogfish and Patty, the dog shark. SpongeBob loved swimming in the ocean. He’d play hide-and-seek in sunken ships with slippery eels. When he caught them, he’d shake and shake, and toss them through the water. “Wheeee!” they’d cry. SpongeBob also loved sampling all the local fare, like crabs, lobsters, and oysters. One time he tried a mouthful of seaweed. “Blech,” he said, spitting it out. “I need something meatier.” He’d scratch a scratchy spot on the coral, and at night he’d use anemones as pillows, laying his little head in their soft tentacles. Life in the ocean was fun for little SpongeBob, but he had so much love to give and no one to give it to. After all, sharks aren’t exactly cuddly. So one day, he breached the surface and blew a stream of water into the air. “Look, a whale…wait a minute…” someone called from the shore. SpongeBob caught a wave and rode it all the way to the Maryville Alcoa Animal Center, where he now waits for his furever home. The perfect home for sweet eight-month-old SpongeBob

Maryville, TN · 3d

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Entire Family of Bears Gets in Unlocked Car in Gatlinburg (Video)

Stock image by S.J. Krasemann/Getty Images Footage shows a bear family walk up to an unlocked car in a parking lot, open the door, and get right in. Watch it here. The post Entire Family of Bears Gets in Unlocked Car in Gatlinburg (Video) appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .

Gatlinburg, TN · 3d

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Tucked Away in the Smoky Mountains, This Bakery Makes Cinnamon Rolls Worth the Scenic Drive

A cinnamon roll topped like strawberry shortcake sounds like breakfast and dessert shook hands and made a deal over coffee. I fully support that deal, and I suspect your sweet tooth does too. The same little bakery also tops rolls with apple pie filling, caramel and pecans, blueberries, and even...

Gatlinburg, TN · 2d

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Dented cans, hand washing problems found at Morristown restaurant during inspection

In Morristown, a Chinese Buffet was not ready when the inspector visited recently. The place failed its inspection.

Morristown, TN · 3d

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Mirage Ditches Hookah and Belly Dancing for Western Saloon on Gay Street

Mirage, the Gay Street bar long known for belly dancing, hookah and Mediterranean bites, is reinventing itself as a swanky Western saloon complete with live music, craft cocktails and a reworked menu. The shift marks the latest twist for a stretch of downtown Knoxville real estate that rarely sits still for long.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 1d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In The Morristown, Tennessee Area And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One coffee shop on this list is named after Beethoven, who reportedly counted out exactly 60 beans for his morning cup. I love that a composer’s odd habit ended up on a sign in East Tennessee. That was just the start of the surprises. One spot serves French toast...

Morristown, TN · 17h

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Alcoa High's 10th Holiday Market Grows to 75 Vendors, Honors Former Student

Alcoa High School's Holiday Market celebrates its 10th anniversary on Nov. 14, 2026, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, located at 1205 Lodge St. in Alcoa. The event has grown from 32 vendors in its first year to roughly 75 this time around, with organizers saying the market now draws about 1,200 attendees annually.

Alcoa, TN · 2d

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Oak Ridge's Grove Theater Gets Giant New Mural Celebrating Local History

A sprawling new mural is taking shape on the outside walls of the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, giving the landmark venue a splash of color meant to honor its past and celebrate the community around it, according to WBIR. The project traces back to a 2025 grant awarded...

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

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We went to Slice Bar on opening day. See what A Dopo has cooked up inside

No matter how you slice it, A Dopo's expansion just north of the Old City has been worth the wait, though waiting for a reservation won't be required. With demand often greater than what A Dopo can accommodate, the award-winning sourdough pizza restaurant opened Slice Bar to make the food and the experience more accessible to more people. Knox News stopped by on opening day Nov. 5 for a sneak peek at the pizza and the place that has loyal customers excited. If you love A Dopo, you already know where to go: Slice Bar is just behind the main dining room at 516 Williams St. Inside, what co-owner Brian Strutz calls an "elevated" experience awaits. Cozy booths line the walls around the 2,200-square-foot space, and a horseshoe-shaped bar sits in the center of the room where customers can order from a menu of craft cocktails to pair with their Roman-style pizza by the slice. Espresso and gelato are also on the menu. Slice Bar's hours are 4-11 p.m. every day, opening one hour earlier and closing one hour later than A Dopo. Hours may be adjusted based on initial demand, Strutz said. The menu will be even more inventive

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Pigeon Forge park temporarily closed due to ‘nuisance bear’

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wear Farm Park is temporarily closed and wildlife officers are investigating because of what the city referred to Saturday afternoon as a “nuisance bear.” According to the City of Pigeon Forge, the park closed Saturday to allow Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff to address a “nuisance bear” that was reported […]

Pigeon Forge, TN · 1d

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AES Passes Flynn to Become Largest Arby’s Franchisee

Arby's franchisee AES Restaurant Group bought 23 restaurants from Inspire Brands, the parent to Arby's, Jimmy John's and Buffalo Wild Wings. Following the acquisition, the franchisee group took the No. 1 spot in the Arby's system by unit count. When it comes to Arby’s, John Wade has seen it all....

Knoxville, TN · 2d