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This Week with Dolly
By Duane GordonFor those wanting to have a “Holly, Dolly Christmas,” CMT has added several more airings of Dolly Parton's classic 1986 holiday film “A Smoky Mountain Christmas.” As was previously reported here,...
Archive for: November, 2010
Breakfast with Santa Held
Despite a hectic December schedule, Santa Claus has plans to stop by Knoxville Zoo for a special holiday appearance. Join the jolly old elf himself for Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 11 at 11 a.m., with seating beginning at 10 a.m.Guests will...
Construction Shifts Traffic
By Kristin SenatoreTraffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction on US 441/411/State Route 35 over the Little Pigeon River in Sevierville and will be for some time. The 1.1 million dollar bridge project, contracted by Charles Blalock...
Crosses Raise Awareness at Church
By Kristin SenatoreGrace Baptist Church has about 40 crosses displayed on their front lawn to raise awareness against an issue church members feel strongly about.Each cross represents millions who have been aborted, according to Pastor Ed Cloud.The...
Employees Contribute More than $1 M
Employees of The University of Tennessee Medical Center, UT Graduate School of Medicine and University Physicians Association contributed more than $257,900 to their 2010 annual fundraising Torch Campaign – Employees Care. Funds raised...
Mr. Football Winners Named
Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2010 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans.Over 500 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators...
Trio ready to showcase skills
Maryville College Head Football Coach Tony Ierulli and his Scots football staff will not be the only ones clad in orange and garnet at the 2010 Division III Senior Classic in Salem, Virginia. MC seniors Corey Brewer, Demetrius Christian, and...
Campus Improvements Completed
Walters State Community College celebrated the completion of a year-long corrections/demolition project on the Greeneville/Greene County Campus, showing campus improvements to community leaders at an overflow crowd at an afternoon open house....
Leadership Academy Held
Talented educators who aspire to be principals in the Knox County Schools are encouraged to apply to be a part of the next cohort of the Leadership Academy, a collaborative effort between the Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee.Applications...
Award Winning Artists Featured
The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of thirteen paintings entitled “Fw: Fw: Re: Zek” by award-winning Slovenian artists, opening Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. in the Balcony of the Emporium Center. The...
Sevierville Man Charged in Maryville Homicide
By Kristin SenatoreBryan Kevin Thomas of Sevierville has been arrested and charged in the beating death of 35-year-old Maryville resident Steven Payne. Payne’s body was found Thursday after 8 p.m. in his apartment at 221 West Broadway...
Diver Earns Honor Again
By Todd Mounce, Media Relations Graduate Assistant After her stellar efforts on the boards at the Tennessee Invitational, the Southeastern Conference has named junior Gabrielle Trudeau as the league’s Diver of the Week.Last Thursday, Trudeau...
Boat Festival Open for Teams
Due to immense popularity, the Knoxville Dragon Boat Festival is limiting the number of teams next year. Registration is open for the 9th Annual Knoxville Dragon Boat Festival, benefiting Knox Area Rescue Ministries. The event will be Saturday,...
Tennis Signs Three for 2011-12
By Donnie Conley, Media Relations Student AssistantThe University of Tennessee Lady Vol tennis team has signed a trio of players for the 2011-12 season, UT Co-head coach Mike Patrick announced on Tuesday. Knoxville native Caitlyn Williams will...
Local Event Named in Top 20
Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass event has been named a Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society for May 2011. Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass was nominated and selected from among the best events across the Southeast...
SHS Holds Christmas Program
The Seymour High School Drama Department will perform a selection of Christmas plays directed by Niki Thomas.The plays will include, “The True Story of Rudolph,” “A Tour of Santa’s Workshop,” “How the Grinch...
Departments Receive Thanks
Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters and members of the Sevier County Commission recently thanked the county fire departments and rescue squad for their service and presented them with their annual supplements at the Sevier County Fire Chiefs Association...
Parade Rolls Through Gatlinburg
Santa Claus will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 35th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Claus comes to Gatlinburg by way of “ICE! featuring Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” Gaylord Opryland...
Rosters Announced for All-Star Classic
Nearly 100 of the state’s top high school senior football players have been chosen to play in next month’s fourth annual Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic at Carson Newman College in Jefferson City. Kickoff for the...
Clinic Holds Contest
The new owners of Knoxville Animal Clinic, (LCDR) Steve Skinner, DVM, and Cathryn (Tinsley) Youmans, DVM/MPH, are celebrating their recent veterinary clinic purchase by launching a contest to help determine Knoxville’s favorite family...
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