October 6, 2009 – Knox County Public Library’s outdoor movie series continues this Friday, October 9th on Market Square with a showing of Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G). The movie begins at dusk, around 7:45 p.m., and will end before 10 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The Library will be accepting donations of much-needed canned or dry dog and cat food   Read More ...

October 5, 2009 – Knox County Public Library is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of James Agee by teaming up with TAMIS (Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound) and the University of Tennessee to present the James Agee Centennial Film Festival October 23-25, 2009. Although generally remembered as an author, James Agee was known in his lifetime for film criticism, screenplays and other film work. The public   Read More ...

For anyone who has seen one of his live shows knows that Knoxville’s Joe the Show is not your typical stage musician. His live shows are filled with surprise after surprise, innovative meshing of original songs and covers, and is the epitome of a good time at a local pub throughout these southern hills. Joe the Show is a true performer and is eclectic and entertaining with a stage presence   Read More ...

Wilderness at the Smokies is hosting Football Saturdays and Sundays at the Wilderness Hidden Trail Restaurant.  Tailgate parties every Saturday during the college football season from 12-5pm and every Sunday from 12-8pm during the NFL football season.  The game will be presented on 8 HD flat screen TVs and $10 all you can eat buffet.  Wings, pizza, hotdogs, chili, nachos & variety of salads.  $1 off draft and drink specials   Read More ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2009: Through the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce, the newly re-opened Christ in the Smokies hosted a Business During Hours event at their attraction at the old Christus Gardens location on River Road. More than 130 Chamber members came to tour the recently enhanced dioramas on a narrated tour through the museum, which features life-size depiction of the life of Jesus Christ. Every attendee went on the   Read More ...

HBO received 21 Primetime Emmy® Awards, the most of any network, in the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards competition. Grey Gardens led HBO’s winners with 6 awards. In addition to HBO’s Emmy® wins, Sheila Nevins, president, HBO Documentary Films, received the Governors Award. HBO’s Emmy® wins this year include: 6 Emmys® for Grey Gardens, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie; Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (Jessica   Read More ...

They tour throughout the United States with explosive hard rock, songs of love and loss and have made a solid name for themselves throughout, but for Knoxville Rock Band Thoroughfare it’s about getting back to the basics of rock music and giving their fans a live show that will leave them mesmerized. With an already energetic and explosive fan base and a brand new EP set to release, HometownSevier.com decided   Read More ...

Check out some attractions with ticket prices under $15! For a complete list of area attractions (which are ALL a great value), check out http://www.visitsevierville.com/vswhattodo.aspx 9. Cool off with a float down the river! www.riverromp.net (Tube All Day $12.00 per person, ask about group, active military and first responder discounts) 8. Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Petting Zoo – Zebras, Camels & Reindeer, Oh My! www.deerfarmzoo.com (Adults $9.95; 3-12 $4.95;   Read More ...

Festivals, Fairs and Food in the Smoky Mountains Every year, with the changing of the seasons, the Smoky Mountains come alive with a host of festivals, fairs and food cook-offs. When you add to that the excitement of skiing, hiking and other Smoky Mountain adventures, you get a special time filled with family fun and romance that leaves you with a warm glow inside. Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival The Great   Read More ...

September 1, 2009 – Celebrate 22 years of the nation’s largest Labor Day Weekend fireworks show, complete with festivities, food and entertainment throughout a fun-filled afternoon. The 22nd annual Chrysler Jeep Boomsday Festival is set for Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Neyland Drive and Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville. This year’s festival will feature Knoxville’s Navy Week, set for September 1-7. Since Knoxville is one   Read More ...