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Celebrate birds and butterflies — and support Knoxville-area outdoors-related nonprofits — at various programs in September.  UT Gardens’ Birdhouse Auction Over at the University of Tennessee Gardens, 48 birdhouses designed and…
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It’s summer’s last hurrah. It’s the unofficial start of fall. Depending on how you want to look at it, Labor Day weekend is a closure, or a new beginning. But before you turn the page, why not build some fun into the long weekend. Here are…
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The sounds of music are beginning to fill up Knoxville’s downtown-area venues with everything from pop to classical to southern indie rock.  The Righteous Brothers kick off the music season at the Tennessee Theatre on Sept. 17 with…
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The Tennessee Theatre and the Bijou Theatre are recent recipients for a combined $4.8 million in grants to help make up the shortfalls they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tennessee received $3.771 million and the…
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The Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival returned this summer for an epic evening of community, food, music, vendors, and of course, a stunning array of hot air balloons. Thousands attended the event, which was put on by the…
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Grab your cameras and head to the mountains, the lake or the woods. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is still accepting submissions for its seventh annual wildlife and landscape photo contest. The winning photos will be displayed…
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United Way of Greater Knoxville announced recently its merger with Volunteer East Tennessee. The two nonprofits already share office space at in Mechanicsville. Volunteer East Tennessee connects volunteers with the nonprofits that need…
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Summer in the City and in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness feels like two different worlds though just minutes apart. Recently I walked several miles of trails in this great nature “destination,” which is nearby Downtown Knoxville’s lively…
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Yes, boys and girls, moms and dads, the school year is about to begin, but before it does, there’s still time for some close-to-home fun to bid summer farewell. Cityview's here to get you started... Day trip in Chattanooga: Watch river…
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Live theater is returning to Knoxville, and the summer offers three chances to experience it. Here’s what’s on stage and in store: The Word Players: If you missed the theater company's first fully produced live production in a theater…
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