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George Dempster’s legacy in Knoxville is all about dumpsters and democratic politics.
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?
Attend a lecture, film screening, and tea gathering in honor of inspiring women in Knoxville.
From “Mad Men” to country radio, these famous faces were born, raised, or educated in the Scruffy City.
Once home to Coca-Cola heiress Eugenia Williams, the 10,800-sqft riverfront estate will offer tours, cultural events, and walking trails across 24 acres.
Step into another era by visiting these restaurants where time stands still.
You won’t find a membership to the Jelly of the Month Club here.
From Dec. 8-11 in 1932, 13 institutions met in Knoxville to form the SEC.
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.”
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll lived in Memphis for a time, but his story includes visits to Knoxville and a legacy in Tennessee.
This election will determine two candidates from each eligible City Council District to be on the General Election ballot in November.
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.
It looks like the bridge will reopen for foot traffic as early as this year.
Use this list to see if you can spot the Knoxville scenes featured in movies that were filmed around town.
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