December 22, 2009 – Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen announced traffic enforcement plans for the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. The Christmas holiday traffic enforcement effort will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2009, and conclude at midnight on Sunday, December 27, 2009. The New Year’s holiday enforcement period will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2009, and conclude at Midnight on   Read More ...

December 22, 2009 – Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Officer Nelson Hamilton the October Officer of the Month. Officer Hamilton has been with the department since December 2002. Chief Owen said that on October 26, 2009, at 7:40 p.m., Officer Hamilton responded to an attempted armed robbery to a person call at Kroger’s located on Asheville Highway. The female victim was getting into   Read More ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This week the Tennessee Titans (7-7) play their final home game of the 2009 season, as they welcome the AFC West Champion San Diego Chargers (11-3) to LP Field (capacity 69,143) on Christmas night. The Dec. 25 kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST. Friday’s contest is the fourth game in franchise history scheduled for Christmas and the third at LP Field. Most recently, the Titans hosted the   Read More ...

December 21, 2009 – No need for the excitement to end with the holidays; Knoxville Zoo has plenty of fun planned for the new year. StoryTime and Camp WILD will keep your little ones entertained in wild style, and are sure-fire antidotes to cabin fever. Winter is the perfect time for storytelling, and StoryTime in the log cabin is always cozy despite the chilly weather. Join Knoxville Zoo’s tale-tellers each   Read More ...

Chicken Breasts Swiss and Mushroom Author: Brandy Sautéed Chicken with Swiss Cheese and Mushrooms Delight family and friends with this wonderful recipe. Make a normal everyday dinner. Enticing and well decant. It is a family favorite and asked for often at my house. Ingredients: 1 skinless chicken per person 1/3 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup sliced green onions 1/3 cup chicken   Read More ...

South College graduated its first class in the Master of Health Science Physician Assistant Studies Program during a ceremony at the Tennessee Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 19. A master’s degree was conferred on students completing this 27-month program. A white coat ceremony also was held for Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2010 students who have finished their instructional course work and will move into the clinical study phase of the   Read More ...

Is your family ready for our new action-packed Adventure Mountain? Explore two acres of mountainside terrain with four different adventure courses and more than 100 challenging obstacles, including swinging beams, suspension bridges, flying islands, and a tire traverse. Experience the best of the Smoky Mountains and the great outdoors in one place. Dollywood’s Adventure Mountain! Related Stories:Dollywood Introduces New $6 Million Adventure Mountain, America’s Largest Challenge CourseDollywood Launches 25th Anniversary   Read More ...

December 21, 2009 – Swearing-In Ceremonies for the newly elected City Council members was held Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 12 noon in the Main Assembly Room at the City-County Building. A special called City Council meeting was held at 1:30 p.m. and Councilman Bob Becker was selected again as the Vice Mayor. Nick Pavlis of the First District was selected as the new Beer Board Chairman and Daniel T.   Read More ...

“It’s the little things that make the big things possible. Only close attention to the fine details of any operation makes the operation first class.” – J. Willard Marriott Sometime during the month of March 2010, the state of the art Spring Hill Suites by Marriott will open for business in Pigeon Forge. This unique property will feature 112 spacious suites, indoor and outdoor pools, 37” high definition flat screen   Read More ...

The Tin Roof Cafe is hosting Friday Night Movies indoors this winter.  The upcoming movie for Friday, December 18th, 2009 will be National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.  The show starts at 6pm.  The Tin Roof Cafe is located at 304 Apple Valley Road, Sevierville, TN.  So be sure to be there for a great time. Saturday, December 19th, 2009 The Tin Roof Cafe will be hosting “Santa’s Workshop for Kids”.  The   Read More ...