Born January 19, 1946 as the fourth of twelve children in Sevierville, Tennessee Dolly Parton rose above her meager beginnings to become one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world. Dolly has never shied away from telling the story of her impoverished childhood and the influence that the church and particularly the music of […]
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Just a short drive from Knoxville is Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are favorite places for many residents and visitors to Knoxville to take a day trip. Whether it is during the heat of August or the frigid cold of January, Gatlinburg, these small cities offer something to […]
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The Lady Vols take on DePaul this Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Thompson-Boiling Arena . With four wins and one loss, the #9 ranked Lady Vols go into this pumped to move up in the AP rankings . Though DePaul doesn’t even make the AP Top 25, the Lady Vols need to […]
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With today being Thanksgiving, a time when many families celebrate with feasts and togetherness, the mind often turns to those who are less fortunate. Perhaps you have donated money or food or both at your local grocery or place of worship. Maybe you are one of those who will go to the local mission or […]
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One of the things that literally and figuratively adds to the flavor of a place is the locally owned and operated restaurants. One of the best examples of this in Knoxville is Sunspot. Sunspot is a great local restaurant that epitomizes the progressive cultural mix of intelligentsia drawn by the University of Tennessee while remaining […]
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The Three Rivers Market, formerly the Knoxville Co-Op, is the place in Knoxville to go for eco-friendly food to nourish your body. The Three Rivers Market is a is locally owned. It is organized as a co-operative with Fair Share Owners which means that you can become an owner in the co-operative with a $25 […]
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The Sunsphere is probably the most recognizable structure in the entire city of Knoxville, if not the east Tennessee region. With such a recognizable structure, it is very surprising that this is also an unrealized opportunity for an entrepreneur. The prime location, the center of World’s Fair Park, also makes this structure an ideal spot […]
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Knoxville is fortunate to be in such close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains. By virtue of these beautiful mountains, Knoxville attracts many people who appreciate the great outdoors. Because of the close connection many residents of this city feel, there is a conscious effort on the part of city and county leaders to set […]
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In almost every college town you will find the funky shops that carry the things that our grandparents pioneered in the mid to late 1960s. In Knoxville, this is epitomized by Flashback & Whatever. Originally opened as Whatever-Knoxville just before the 1995 fall semester began, this locally owned and operated retail store is the place […]
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Many high school students who are unsure if the traditional four year university route is for them can opt for the community college or technical school route. This will allow them to get the feel for a higher education setting. Some former military personnel and those seeking to expand an existing skillset might choose this […]
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