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Culture
Unwrap these gifts given to the City of Knoxville
You won’t find a membership to the Jelly of the Month Club here.
December 15, 2025 09:55 AM
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Staff
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Culture
Knoxville: The birthplace of the Southeastern Conference
From Dec. 8-11 in 1932, 13 institutions met in Knoxville to form the SEC.
December 4, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Tramell Tillman in a white shirt and striped tie stands with arms outstretched in an episode of "Severance," holding a baton, in front of a marching band dressed in blue uniforms with “LUMON” written on them. The room is lit with a cool blue glow. The band members play drums in the background.
Culture
UT alumnus Tramell Tillman makes history at the 2025 Emmy Awards
The actor became the first Black man to win the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama for his role in the Apple TV+ show “Severance.”
September 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A bronze statue of Elvis Presley wearing a belt and holding in guitar. This display is in the Tennessee Welcome Center in Memphis and sits in a room with glass windows and doors.
Culture
Elvis Presley’s Tennessee and Knoxville history
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll lived in Memphis for a time, but his story includes visits to Knoxville and a legacy in Tennessee.
August 11, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
"I voted #GoVoteTN" stickers. There is a column for three stickers with the phrase surrounded by a red state of Tennessee.
City
Vote in the City of Knoxville Primary Election
This election will determine two candidates from each eligible City Council District to be on the General Election ballot in November.
August 6, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Play
15+ of the top free things to do in Knoxville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Knoxville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 27, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
The a ferry installs a barge on the far riverbank beneath the green and steel Gay Street Bridge on a sunny day.
City
Updates on the Gay Street Bridge repair project
It looks like the bridge will reopen for foot traffic as early as this year.
May 16, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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History
Talkin’ trash: The Knoxville man who created the dumpster
George Dempster’s legacy in Knoxville is all about dumpsters and democratic politics.
May 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
The Sunsphere, a golden ball on top of a green structure, over several buildings in Knoxville
City
Why is Knoxville known as the Scruffy City?
Okay, maybe you already know that the name comes from a disparaging comment from the Wall Street Journal about the World’s Fair. But how did the name take off? And are we keeping it scruffy enough?
April 29, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Entertainment
Movies filmed in and around Knoxville
Use this list to see if you can spot the Knoxville scenes featured in movies that were filmed around town.
April 25, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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A Knoxvillian’s guide to New Year’s resolutions
Find the resources you need to stick to your resolutions in 2025.
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Finished with your tree? Knoxville’s Christmas tree disposal guide
Saying goodbye to your Christmas tree in Knoxville is easy — and eco-friendly.
December 29, 2025
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Three images of the Dempster Dumpster in action, showing the haul, dump, and pick up. Text reads, "Here's a One-Man Trash and Rubbish Collection System for your City."
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Can you recycle gift wrap? A comprehensive guide to holiday trash
Happy holidays, Knoxville. We’re here to solve the spat before it begins — yes, you can recycle wrapping paper.
December 15, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
How to turn your Knoxville yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping Tennessee properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 9, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Where to get a Christmas tree in Knoxville
All these Christmas tree options are less than an hour from Knoxville. You’re welcome.
December 4, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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November 10, 2025
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Sports
Tennessee selected to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games
Nashville will welcome athletes, families, and fans from all around the country for one of the largest sporting events to take place in Tennessee.
October 30, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A pig near a pumpkin.
Volunteer
From porch to pig pen: How your old pumpkins can feed happy hogs
Instead of just throwing your pumpkins away in the garbage, consider donating them to local farms through Pumpkins For Pigs.
October 28, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
Aerial view of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee at sunset with the Sunsphere and city buildings in view.
City
Just how bad is the traffic in Knoxville?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 27, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto