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Rare WWII B-29 Bomber Doc Touches Down in Knoxville for Four Days
A piece of World War II history touched down at McGhee Tyson Airport on Wednesday, as the B-29 Superfortress known as Doc rolled onto the tarmac for a four-day visit that lets Knoxville-area residents walk through a bomber that almost no longer exists. Doc is one of just two B-29s from the era still capable of flight, and its stop in East Tennessee runs through Sunday.
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SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster
In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5. The post SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster appeared first on Barrett Media .
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One of the last flying WWII-era B-29 bombers stops in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of the last two flying B-29 bombers from the World War II era is in the Knoxville area this weekend, providing a chance for history enthusiasts to experience a legendary aircraft firsthand. On Wednesday, the B-29 “Doc” landed at McGhee Tyson Airport. Out of 3,970 B-29s built, “Doc,” based out […]
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Matt Cooper Out At WCYQ Knoxville.
Program Director and afternoon host Matt Cooper has departed SummitMedia “100.3 The Wolf” WCYQ Knoxville, TN, amid company-wide cuts. Cooper joined the company three years ago, arriving from country sister “Q 103.1” WQNU Louisville, KY, where he had served as APD/MD and afternoon host. "To everyone...
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New Business Spotlight: Historic Bearden chapel finds new life as Saint Clare Collective
An 1880s chapel along Kingston Pike has witnessed generations of Bearden history. Now, thanks to one Knoxville family, the building is beginning a new chapter that honors its past while welcoming the community inside once again. Saint Clare Collective, a new gift shop founded by Allie Fleming, will celebrate its...
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‘Priceless to this area’ Residents protest redevelopment of Knoxville Municipal Golf Course
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville golfers and residents gathered Thursday to make their voices heard. They said they want the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course to stay an 18-hole course. The people 6 News spoke to who were protesting the proposed changes to the golf course along Schaad Road all shared pretty much the same sentiment: […]
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The Knoxville Choral Society presents "A Festival of Sound"
The Knoxville Choral Society's (KCS) next performance is taking place on Friday, October 30th, 7pm at Central Bearden Church in Knoxville. An additional performance will be given on Sunday, November 1st at 3pm at Community Church at Tellico Village. The title of the program is A Festival of Sound and features music scored for organ and brass accompaniment. Selections include Ērik Ešenvalds' "Trinity Te Deum", Kyle Pederson's "Micah Blues", John Ireland's wartime elegy "Greater Love Hath No Man", and the jubilant Gloria by John Rutter.
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Neon Signs And Chrome Stools Still Greet You At These 6 Tennessee Diners
Some Tennessee diners never got the memo that the 1950s ended, and honestly, that is the best part. You can still slide onto a chrome stool, order pancakes at the counter, and eat under a neon sign that has outlasted a few generations of customers. This list covers six retro...
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Knoxville actor lands role as Jason Voorhees in 'Friday the 13th' prequel Crystal Lake
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — He is one of the most recognizable and feared characters in horror movie history: Jason from Friday the 13th. A new series on the fictional killer, Crystal Lake, is giving audiences a few more nightmares and an actor from Knoxville had the chance to play the man behind the mayhem.
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Longtime Knoxville golfers oppose potential sports complex development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Sports Authority Board is seeking to turn the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course into a multi-use sports complex. The board held a public hearing Tuesday morning about the draft request for proposals. The draft lists the project's description, including: a 9-hole or par-3 golf course, a sports field complex, commercial uses such as hotel, retail, house and office uses, and other infrastructure improvements.