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The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicks off at 2 p.m. today. While Northern Italy might be a few time zones away, Knoxville has plenty of ways to celebrate the Games right here at home.
🧊 Winter Olympics Learn to Curl
Take a beginner-friendly session at Great Smoky Mountains Curling Club from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22. This is your chance to slide, sweep, and pretend you’re on Team USA.
🏒 Go for Gold Night
Get in the Olympic spirit at the Knoxville Ice Bears’ match against the Pensacola Ice Flyers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. Psst — specialty Team USA jerseys will be auctioned off post-game.
🎉 Winter Olympics Discovery Activities
Take your tiny athletes to Muse Knoxville, where they can create their own mini bobsled and curling stone Tuesday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 15.
As the Games begin, stay tuned to WBIR’s coverage of the Olympics so you don’t miss a moment.
It’s easier than ever to get to Kern’s. The food hall’s new entrance is now open on Chapman Highway, complete with four-way traffic lights.
Civic
Can’t make it to the polls? Absentee ballot applications are now open in Knox County for the primary election on Tuesday, May 5.
Feel Good
How far would you go to find Fido? TDOT worker David Wortham is being hailed as a local hero after tracking a 4-year-old pup for more than a mile through snowy conditions to reunite him with his owner after a car crash. “It just seemed like the right thing to do,” Wortham said. (WBIR)
Try This
Earl’s — the new spot on Waterfront Drive serving elevated bar fare — is hosting Earl’s Girl Dinner on Friday, Feb. 13. Rally the group chat and celebrate girlhood over truffle fries, Caesar salad, and dirty martinis.
Stat
40 minutes. That’s how much extra daylight Knoxville will gain by the end of February. As the days get longer, we suggest soaking up the afternoon sun on a local restaurant’s patio with a beverage in hand. (AccuWeather)
Sports
The Super Bowl hasn’t even kicked off, and the NFL is already looking ahead to next season. Later this year, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time in its history. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself starting at McGhee Tyson Airport.
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A new hot spot is nearly ready to open its doors, and the North Knoxville building it inhabits has a story to tell.
Back in the 1970s, the space was home to The Black Poodle, a lively bar and nightclub. More recently, you might have grabbed a pint there at Elst Brewing Company before its 2024 closure.
Now, worlds collide.The Black Dog will launch in mid-February as a 70s-inspired restaurant, cocktail bar, and brewhouse, with Elst’s brewers staying on to honor the roots. Psst — the hangout will allow patrons to bring their own vinyls to spin, and we’ve got an idea for the perfect song to cue.
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Here’s one more weekend event for you: Sunset at the Sunsphere returns tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Inside the Observation Deck, guests can enjoy Valentine’s Day treats, a mini-market by Mis Amores, and sweeping views as the sun sinks below the horizon. Grab tickets.
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