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Hoagies Sandwich Shop opens today at North Knoxville’s Broadway Shopping Center, part of a larger revitalization led by Sigmund Companies. Plans for the strip mall include a refreshed facade, a new mural, incoming businesses, and community events. (WBIR)
Sports
Tennessee women’s basketball assistant coach Roman Tubner was fired last week, marking the second recent departure from the staff. In a statement, head coach Kim Caldwell thanked Tubner for his contributions and wished him the best moving forward. (WBIR)
Holiday
Celebrating Passover? Bookmark the Knoxville Jewish Alliance calendar for a full lineup of events happening through Thursday, April 9, hosted by Jewish organizations across the area.
Mansion Monday
Take a look inside this newly listed, fully renovated Channel Point home. Perfect for someone with an active lifestyle, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom residence features a private sports court, putting greens, and a saltwater hot tub ideal for post-workout unwinding.
Outdoors
After a rise in emergency incidents at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this year, officials are urging visitors to plan ahead and prepare for changing conditions. If you’re embarking on a hike soon, brush up on these safety tips before you go. (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Ranked
Knoxville landed at No. 58 on a new list of the top 100 best places to live in the US. The Scruffy City also earned bragging rights as the highest-ranked Tennessee city, topping Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, and Clarksville. (Livability)
Festival
The Appalachian True Heritage Festival comes to Downtown Waynesville, NC with two unforgettable free experiences: “An Evening Under the Arch” on Friday, April 17, 6-9 pm, and “Live Heritage Craft Demonstrations + Vendor Market” on Saturday, April 18, 10 am-5 pm.*
Number
40+ years, and counting. That’s how long Benton Roofing has been serving the Southeast. Get a quote for roof installation, repair, and replacement.*
Jobs
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Sports
⛳️ Hole lotta fun
Unless you’re reading this from Augusta, your view likely looks a little different than this. | Photo by John Trainor via Flickr
The 90th edition of the Masters will return to our screens this Thursday, April 9. Considered by many to be the best week of golf each year, the traditions at Augusta National are legendary.
But there’s no need to fork out on tickets and travel. We can replicate the elements of the experience right here in Knoxville:
Among Augusta’s unique spectator experiences is a ban on phones, meaning patrons are more engaged with the event. Maybe you could leave your phone in the car the next time you get Arnold Palmers with friends at Café 4.
Despite its prestige, concessions are famously cheap at the Masters — there are deals aplenty around Knoxville, too. Upgrade from a pimento cheese sandwich and get the Fried Green Tomato Burger from 71 South, made with pimento cheese, bacon, fried green tomatoes, and Cajun mayo.
If you want to hit the course, we’re fans of Dead Horse Lake Golf Course. It’s a family-owned course with a neat history, and locals rave about the lush greens and friendly staff.
The Buy
Popular warm-weather essentials to buy before they sell out:
🪭 Stay cool with this portable rechargeable fan that’s small enough to fit in your pocket.
🍔 Become the grillmaster of the neighborhood with this top-rated burger press that’s dishwasher safe.
🩴 Instead of flat sandals that make your feet ache, opt for these arch support flip flops with added support and cushioning.
🎒 Get this 4.9-star rated cooler backpack with a large, leak-proof interior, dedicated dry pocket, built-in bottle opener, and mesh side pockets.
👚 Beat the heat with this casual cap sleeve tee that’s available in 10+ colors.
I don’t make the rules — warmer weather calls for sunbathing and sandwiches at Augusta Quarry. Consider this your cue to pack a local sub and head to one of Knoxville’s parks this spring.
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