June 22, 2009 – From new shutters here to a garage door there to siding and landscaping in a lot of places, the “My Front Yard” program is making some of Knoxville’s central neighborhoods more beautiful one house at a time. It’s also doing it for free if the homeowner meets certain terms. If your house qualifies, the City of Knoxville and its partners would like to help make the   Read More ...

June 18, 2009 – Ramsey House presents “Civil War Living History Weekend” June 27-28, 2009. Starting at 10 both days, visitors may stroll through the Union and Confederate encampment for a glimpse of the life of a Civil War soldier. And don’t miss the battles held each day at 2:00 pm! Other activities will include maneuvers, drills, and weapons demonstrations; period clothing; book signings; music; and tours of historic Ramsey   Read More ...

June 18, 2009 – Coach Pat Summitt, City and County dignitaries, executives of the Knoxville Family Justice Center, Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen, University of Tennessee staff and Operation for HOPE Foundation unveiled today the Family Justice Center’s Family Violence Awareness Poster Campaign of “Ending Family Violence = VICTORY.” The poster highlights University of Tennessee Head Coach of Women’s Basketball Coach Pat Summitt on supporting the Center’s mission and campaign.   Read More ...

June 17, 2009 – Knoxville Zoo’s gorillas underwent their annual cardiac assessments in May, and all three received good reports from the team of veterinarians and cardiologists who conducted the exams. Ernie, Kwashi, and Bantu, the three male Western lowland gorillas who reside at the zoo, are immobilized for thorough check-ups each year, since male lowland gorillas are susceptible to cardiac disease. Ernie and Kwashi have both been diagnosed with   Read More ...

June 17, 2009 – The City of Knoxville will use part of a $2.012 million federal stimulus grant to try and establish a single-stream, curbside recycling program for residents. In addition to the recycling effort the city wants to use funds from the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program – part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – to support seven different energy and conservation related initiatives.   Read More ...

June 16, 2009 – Going to the movies becomes an adventure with the debut of Zoovies presented by Fowler’s Furniture at Knoxville Zoo! On Friday, June 26, the zoo will screen the Dr. Seuss favorite Horton Hears a Who. This family favorite features Jim Carrey as the voice of Horton the Elephant as he struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and   Read More ...

June 15, 2009 – Knoxville will host the East Tennessee Purchasing Association Emergency Preparedness Conference on October 14-15, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza on 401 W. Summit Hill Drive. This two-day conference is an excellent educational opportunity to gain a better understanding of your role during a disaster. Learn about the need for cooperation between agencies/departments during a disaster and the importance of pre-planning/contracting for an emergency. Who should attend:   Read More ...

June 15, 2009 – The City of Knoxville will receive the 2009 Tennessee Municipal League Achievement Award for Excellence in Green Leadership Tuesday during the TML’s 70th Annual Conference in Chattanooga. The recognition comes less than two years after the city created its Energy & Sustainability Task Force and charged it with developing a concrete plan to make the city’s government more energy efficient and energy expenditures. As part of   Read More ...

June 15, 2009 – Dads, kids, and the whole family will be able to catch a bonding experience at the Father’s Day Fishing Event, presented by City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department on Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Victor Ashe Park. The free event will run from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and the park is located at 4901 Bradshaw Rd. Last year’s event included had over 200 children   Read More ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood welcomes the summertime travel season with its seventh annual KidsFest celebration which begins June 12 and includes two new entertainment offerings. “I’m the biggest kid I know, and nobody gets more excited about my KidsFest celebration than I do,” Parton said. “I’m especially pleased about all of the great entertainment that we have for families with children of all ages. I’m calling it our ‘Summer of Adventure’   Read More ...