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Medic’s Pint Before Christmas Event
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Medic’s Pint Before Christmas Event

MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s Pint Before Christmas gets underway next week. The event runs December 16th – Christmas Eve and holiday donors will receive a long-sleeved holiday shirt, a night session pass to Ober Mountain, and a coupon for Texas Roadhouse. Shirts and passes are while supplies last. Schedule your appointment at medic blood dot…MORE

THE WINTER MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO DOLLYWOOD’S DREAMMORE RESORT AND SPA

THE WINTER MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO DOLLYWOOD’S DREAMMORE RESORT AND SPA

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) — A lineup of talented performers is set to take the stage during this year’s Winter Music Series, creating unforgettable memories at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Sounds of unique and harmonious melodies fill the Smoky Mountain air as event guests enjoy a series of musical performances in…MORE

Parkdale Mills to Close in New Year after Hurricane Helene

Parkdale Mills to Close in New Year after Hurricane Helene

Mountain City, TN (WOKI) Citing the devastating impact wrought by Hurricane Helene, an East Tennessee textile company announces plans to close its doors in the New Year. According to a Tennessee WARN notice, Parkdale Mills in Mountain City will shut its doors for good on January 3, 2025. The notices act as a way to…MORE

Your Chance to be Dolly in Her Broadway Musical, “The Search for Dolly”

Your Chance to be Dolly in Her Broadway Musical, “The Search for Dolly”

An upcoming Dolly Parton Broadway musical is prompting “The Search for Dolly,” meaning performers of all ages could play the country star on stage. Dolly put out the call, asking for people to take a minute-long video of themselves singing a Dolly Parton song, then upload it to social media with the hashtag “#SearchForDolly.” Here’s…MORE

Second Harvest Food Bank Receives Enough Donations to Provide Almost 5 Million meals during Double Your Donation Event

Second Harvest Food Bank Receives Enough Donations to Provide Almost 5 Million meals during Double Your Donation Event

MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee thanks EastTennessee for their overwhelming generosity during the food bank’s 14th annual Double Your Donation (DYD) event on December 5th. Thanks to $750,000 in matchinggifts from our sponsors, and the tremendous support from our community, the matchwas successfully met, resulting in a total of $1,649,550…MORE

Fire Closes Bowling Alley on Western Avenue

Fire Closes Bowling Alley on Western Avenue

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A bowling alley on Western Avenue is closed following a fire Wednesday afternoon. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to the Strike and Spare in the 5700 block of Western Avenue shortly after noon; they found heavy smoke coming from the building’s roof. Upon entering the building, KFD says crews discovered that…MORE

Knoxville’s 51st annual WIVK Christmas Parade to close several downtown streets
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Knoxville’s 51st annual WIVK Christmas Parade to close several downtown streets

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT / WOKI) Knoxville’s annual WIVK Christmas parade is returning for its 51st year on Friday and will feature 114 displays, including eight high school marching bands and several local businesses. The event, which is scheduled for Friday, December 6th, will close several downtown streets and on-street parking areas. According to the city, Jackson…MORE