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Often seen as the Smokies' little sibling, the Big South Fork rides like an emergency $20 bill in my wallet. As leaf peepers crowd the usual, high-altitude routes, I sneak off into this gorge to feast on colors that flow downstream…
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With thousands of fans in Knoxville, consistently exceptional shows over his career, and a 2021 album, Body Language, that we simply adore, there's no doubt that Blake Shelton's show in February at the Thompson-Boling Arena will be a…
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I confess. I was not the best student during my school years. But one day, in Mr. Odell’s math class, I was struck by a comment he made. “The best mathematicians are lazy,” he said, adding, “the smartest people always look for…
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If you frequent Americana or Bluegrass festivals across the country, then it's likely you've heard and seen the performances of East Tennessee's own Alex Leach Band. While he is only in his 30s, Alex has actually been working in the…
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Head Coach Rick Barnes has increased the offensive pace and given his Vols the green light. How can Tennessee ever repay the favor done by the University of Texas when it inexplicably let Rick Barnes go in 2015? In his seven seasons at…
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Summiting the Mexican Volcanoes with a Knoxville Crew Popocatepetl was blowing smoke rings like a fifties French movie star. This volcano cut a menacing triangle across the entirety of Mexico with a halo crown of billowing fumes,…
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There are millions of reasons to visit Pickett State Park on the Kentucky border, adjacent to the Big South River and Recreation Area. In the fall, those reasons might include the fall foliage, even when they fall to the ground. But…
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So many sparkly and exciting holiday events are meant for families to enjoy this holiday season. Load up the kids and have Mamaw and Papaw meet you there. A Christmas Carol Join Ebenezer Scrooge and friends for a reminder about the…
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Feeling thankful for the blessings you’ve been given? Ready to share your gratitude with the organizations that help others? The Big Give, Knoxville’s 24-hour online giving campaign to raise money for local nonprofits, is coming on Nov.…
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East Tennessee’s latest restaurants have us lining up for a spot at the table There are few things east Tennesseans love more than a new restaurant. And buddy, do we show up. Crowded foyers, loaded tables, and the fight to survive that…
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