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Editor’s Pick
“Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts is an executive producer. | Photo via ESPN + Hulu
A Knoxville legend is stepping back into the spotlight — this time, on screen.
A new documentary called “Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story” will follow the iconic University of Tennessee coach’s story, from her childhood days on a Tennessee dairy farm to her record-setting career leading the Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012.
Catch the Hulu premiere on Wednesday, March 25 before it airs on ESPN platforms in the weeks that follow.
UT took advantage of spring break to crank up campus construction without the usual chaos. Projects included leak repairs at Chi Omega, UT Medical Nursing Building work, and water line repairs along Stephenson Drive. (Construction Owners)
Mansion Monday
A brand new listing just hit the market in West Knoxville. Set on two lakefront acres, the Mediterranean estate boasts five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a finished basement, a theatre room, and an additional bedroom suite with a home gym. Go ahead, take a look.
Regional
Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into Cleveland, about 83 miles from Knoxville. Make the trip on Thursday, March 26 or Friday, March 27 to snap photos with the iconic hot dog on wheels and meet the brand’s famously friendly “Hotdoggers.” (Knox TN Today)
Traffic
Have you heard of the Yellow DOT program? The program provides drivers with car decals and resources to help first responders more easily find a person’s medical information after a crash. Tennesseans who enroll at a local site will receive a decal, folder, and a blank medical information sheet.
Drink
More Knoxvillians might be grabbing a bar stool (and maybe a mocktail) instead of stocking the home bar. Liquor store sales in the US dipped roughly 5% last year while spending at bars rose 4%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (NBC News)
Try This
Get a taste of Augusta National at home. Did you know you can order an official hosting kit with pimento cheese, egg salad, barbecue, and other classic Masters concessions? Plus, no need to recreate the Azalea Cocktail when you can get the real thing.
Real Estate
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Health
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) has been providing East Tennessee with premier orthopedic care for 20+ years. From treatments for joint pain to post-surgical care, discover TOA’s array of services and break free from the orthopedic pain that’s holding you back.*
🌼 Humming right along
If you see a bird like this, you’ve spotted a ruby-throated hummingbird. | Photo via @meckparkrec
Spring is here, and our feathery friends will be flying their way back to the Scruffy City. One example is the ruby-throated hummingbird, which is expected to migrate through the Knoxville area around April 1-15.
Catch a glimpse
If you want to see the hummingbirds before they flutter away, you’re in for a pretty sight. Grab your binoculars, and head to a local birding hot spot like:
Seven Islands State Birding Park — Did you know Knoxville is home to Tennessee’s only state birding park? More than 220 species of birds have been sighted on its 416 acres.
Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park — Migrant songbirds flock to this park in the spring. Pro tip: Don’t skip the overlook platform with sweeping views of the downtown Knoxville skyline.
Ijams Nature Center — Wander miles of wooded trails in search of winged visitors at this wildlife sanctuary. The nonprofit also hosts regular birding walks, so keep an eye on the calendar.
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While we’re talking about our city on the big screen, have you seen these movies filmed in Knoxville? I’m adding “The Last Movie Star” to my watch list, which was shot in front of Oliver Royale and at Neyland Stadium.
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