Tag Archives: July-August 2011

Social Calendar – July/August 2011

July Taylor Made Start the month out right with America’s favorite guitar playing sweetheart as Taylor Swift’s Speak Now World Tour invades Thompson-Boling Arena. Get ready to sing along to hits like “Teardrops on My Guitar” and “Love Story.” Doors open at 6 p.m. and openers Needtobreathe and James Wesley will pick up their guitars [...]

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Tour de Food

This summer, get a taste of the world’s more exotic cuisine – no passport required. By Alexandra Hruz

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The Cool Kid

Zak Terry
Age: 9
School: Rising fourth-grader at Sequoyah Elementary School
Where he lives: Downtown Knoxville
Parents: Scott Terry and Stacy Stewart

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Food Fiesta

Spice up your summer with this dish that is sure to make your taste buds say “Ole!” By Alexandra Hruz. Photo by Jimmy Chiarella

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Take a Hike

Hit the mountains in style this summer with these rugged finds for him and her. Who says you can’t look good while working up a sweat? By Melissa G. Lamkin

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The Seen – July/August 2011

The Seen – July/August 2011

Knoxville Disc Golf Volunteer Classic Smoky Mountain Highland Games International Biscuit Festival 2011 WHBOF Induction Inspiring Free Enterprise Golf Classic    

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No Rx Required

Instead of popping pills, check out one of these alternative therapies that can offer relief from health problems sans a prescription. By Alexandra Hruz

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FYI – July/August 2011

Stuck in your cubicle while the summer sun shines outside? We hear ya. Cash in a few of your vacation days (you deserve it!) and leave Knoxville in your rearview for a spur-of-the-moment getaway. We asked Jenny Connatser, branch manager at AAA Maryville, for her top tips on how to book a last minute vacation [...]

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Jeopardy Champion Paul Wampler

We caught up with this Knoxville smarty-pants to find out how he recently racked up $74,000 on America’s best-known trivia game show. By Drew Daniel. Photo by Bryan Allen.

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Flying high, for low

With the addition of Frontier Airlines, prices at TYS could start dropping considerably. Did someone say vacation? By Colleen Oakley : : Photography by Jimmy Chiarella

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Conversations: Eddie Mannis

Owner of Prestige Cleaners, chairman of HonorAir Knoxville, and senior member of Mayor Madeline Rogero’s administration.

Getaways: Hidden Gems of Orlando

There’s no better place than Orlando for some summer fun—and Disney World isn’t the only thing to see! Check out these spots to experience the very best that Florida has to offer. | By Sarah H. Clark

Dining Out: Brazeiros Churrascaria: Comida Típica Brasileira

For authentic Brazilian dining, look no further than this churrascaria, or Brazilian Steakhouse. Come for the food, but stay for the true gaucho experience: é uma coisa bem brasileira! By Sarah H. Clark

Social Calendar: May/June 2012

By Drew Daniel

Local Politics: No Excuses

By George Korda | Illustration by Danny Wilson

The Knoxonomist: Summer Jobs & Sundown in the City

Dear Knoxonomist: My son has just completed his junior year of high school—and it’s time for him to earn some [...]