Titanic Pigeon Forge Exterior Grand Staircase Memorial Wall We are thrilled to announce The World’s Largest Permanent Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN, launching its Grand Opening today. For fans who cannot make it to the events, our webcam will provide LIVE coverage. Go to www.titanicpigeonforge.com. For a schedule of Grand Opening events, go to our www.titanicpigeonforge.com home page. You will see several free concerts that we are offering in our parking lot.  Read More →

Regis Philbin to host Grand Opening in Pigeon Forge, TN. The new $25 million dollar permanent Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. will open on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. with a star-studded Grand Opening hosted by Regis Philbin. The event, which is open to the public, also will be attended by descendants and family members of those on board the Titanic and includes a christening of the ship. Philbin, best known for his television shows including Live With Regis & Kelly (Kathie Lee) and Who Wants to be A Millionaire, will serve as master of ceremonies during the Grand Opening. Philbin’s television career started more than 50 years ago when he was a reporter in San Diego. Since that time, he has become a national fixture with a string of Emmy Award winning shows. The christening and Grand Opening events, which take place outside of the Titanic Museum Attraction, are... (more...)

There’s A Party Going On Right Here…Celebrate Earth Day at Knoxville Zoo Knoxville Zoo invites you to be a part of North America’s largest Earth Day celebration at Party for the Planet, a conservation-themed bash that takes place Sunday, April 25 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Knoxville Zoo joins more than 100 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) across the country highlighting the initiatives that make our planet a more sustainable place to live. Party for the Planet is also a showcase for the fine art of recycling; the Recycled Art Project challenges elementary and middle school students to create art out of reused and recyclable materials to be displayed during the event. High school students can compete to see who has the best conservation-themed recycling bin in the Barrel Project, and visitor... (more...)

On a normal basis with my interviews I don’t make it a point to include myself in them, however this particular interview has a special meaning to me. I’ve been blessed to know many amazing and outstanding musicians in this world, but there has been one local musician, who in the short time that I’ve known him, has made a tremendous impact on my creativity as not only a musician but as a human being and a friend. Joe Dunn is not only an inspiring and gifted musician, but is a kind-hearted soul that once you meet him…you understand the gifts that deserve to be given to us and shared with the world. On the verge of making the biggest move of his musical career and life, I sat down with Joe Dunn to focus in on his past, present, and indescribable future for this phenomenal musician…this is The Departure of Joe Dunn… Mr. Joe Dunn…this has been a long time coming my friend. First things first…tell everyone a little bit about your self. Who is Joe Dunn? I love to write... (more...)

On March 18th, the Tennessee Shindig Theater’s owner, staff, producer, director, and entertainers were to hold a media event in the Pigeon Forge City Hall to announce the highly-touted array of talent for their upcoming new shows.  However, due to the overwhelming response, the event was moved into a larger facility at the Wood Grill Buffet in Pigeon Forge.  Johnny Stuart of Las Vegas was introduced as the new shows’ Producer.  Mr. Stuart is literally a legend in the family show entertainment business.  Best known for creating and founding Legends in Concert, and countless family shows in Vegas, Stuart most recently produced over forty acts at the 2010 NASCAR weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Later this year, he is producing the world’s largest Elvis competition in Vegas, the winner of which will get appearance performances at the Tennessee Shindig. ... (more...)

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Swallowing a sword is amazing on its own, but imagine sword swallowing with a mouthful of live cockroaches. That’s exactly what Travis Fessler will do at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg Odditorium on Saturday, February 27th at 2:27 pm local time – all part of World Sword Swallowers Day. Fessler is part of an all-star sword swallowing lineup that includes Chris Steel and Erik Kloeker, the world’s youngest professional sword swallower. The public can watch these amazing performers for free. Special accommodations can be made for the media. Sword swallowing shows begin around 1:30 pm local time, with the grand finale set for 2:27 pm. The Odditorium is located at 908 Parkway, 865-436-5096. Below is a release on Ripley’s Believe It or Not! events being held across the country to mark World Sword Swallowers Day. Hope to see you there! Below is a release on Ripley’s Believe It or Not! holding events to mark World Sword... (more...)

The University of Tennessee Athletics Department has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise funds for its Haitian relief efforts. Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be on-hand to take donations for the Red Cross before the Lady Vols’ 2 p.m. basketball game against Florida on Sunday, Feb. 14 as well as the Vols’ match-up against Kentucky on Feb. 27 at noon. “We at the University of Tennessee are so blessed, especially in the athletic department; it would be simply selfish of us not to step-in and help out wherever we are needed. The student-athletes here have very generous hearts,” said SAAC President and Lady Vol rower Mary Beth Dreusike. “I am so grateful to be in a position of leadership and power where I can make a difference for this devastated country.” Fans can also send a donation by texting `HAITI’ to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Donations will appear... (more...)

The 17th Annual Sevier County Student Art Show gets underway Friday, February 19, 2010 with an opening reception and awards ceremony for the teachers, artists and families from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Arrowmont.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.  The student art will be on display in the Painting Studio at Arrowmont until Friday, March 5. Each year the Sevier County Arts Council organizes the exhibit to showcase the talent of students from all grades, including those who are home schooled.  All media is represented in this year’s show, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and glass. This year’s entries were juried by Karen Green, the Gallery Coordinator at Arrowmont.  “It is a privilege and honor to be a part of any art jury opportunity.  When asked to jury for a student art show, delight and joy are what a juror receives.  I am captivated, inspired, and impressed by the talents of these students and truly thank all the artists that participated,”... (more...)

Registration open now for Covenant Kids Run and Fittest School Challenge The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Kids Run is expanding its Fittest School Challenge to encourage greater participation among youth in East Tennessee. In addition to Knox County, the challenge is now open to elementary schools in Loudon, Anderson, Sevier, Roane and Blount counties. The Fittest School Challenge is a friendly competition among elementary schools to promote healthy physical activities and get kids excited about exercising. Children age 12 and younger can participate. Schools register for the competition and provide a total student body count. The top school in each county with the highest percentage of student participation at the March 27 Covenant Kids Run will win the title of Fittest School. Each of the six winning schools will receive a $250 gift card to be used toward the purchase of athletic equipment. The prizes are sponsored by Tennessee State... (more...)