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Knoxville Flea Market Plans Move from the Knoxville Expo Center to New Location

Knoxville Flea Market Plans Move from the Knoxville Expo Center to New Location

Knoxville, TN (WVLT) – After two decades at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Stewart Promotions Flea Market will move to the historic Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park next year. “We’re traveling to Chilhowee Park, which ain’t far from here, over to the fairgrounds. I’m looking forward to that, but I just hope and pray that…MORE

UT Medical Center Expanding Emergency Room, AMR Says it Will Help Response Times

UT Medical Center Expanding Emergency Room, AMR Says it Will Help Response Times

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee Medical Center announced an expansion project for its emergency room Friday. American Medical Response (AMR), Knox County’s ambulance provider, says the expansion will help with response times which have been a problem in the past. The expansion promises to double the emergency department’s footprint and establish a dedicated…MORE

The Tennessee Disability Coalition has Downgraded the State’s Score this Year

The Tennessee Disability Coalition has Downgraded the State’s Score this Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Thursday the Tennessee Disability Coalition revealed it downgraded the state’s score from a D+ to a D in year two of its disability scorecard. The Tennessee Disability Coalition is a culmination of other organizations that promote “full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.” It offers…MORE

Over 86,000 Lbs of Trash Collected During No Trash November Campaign

Over 86,000 Lbs of Trash Collected During No Trash November Campaign

More than 86,000 pounds of litter was removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s https://www.tn.gov/tdot.html (TDOT) 3rd Annual No Trash November https://nobodytrashestennessee.com/join-the-movement/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv4rtyNOMgwMVpolaBR0Ywwh8EAAYASAAEgI6JvD_BwE, a month-long initiative to ensure the state’s roadways and waterways are safe from the harmful effects of litter. Spearheaded by TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee https://nobodytrashestennessee.com/join-the-movement/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv4rtyNOMgwMVpolaBR0Ywwh8EAAYASAAEgI6JvD_BwEcampaign, the initiative encourages residents to join cleanups through Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB) affiliates, Adopt-A-Highway groups, or…MORE

The Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville Begins this Weekend

The Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville Begins this Weekend

The 55th Annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville begins this weekend. It will be tomorrow and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Civic Coliseum and on Monday at 7 p.m. The one-hour performance starts in darkness; please arrive early to avoid searching for seats in the dark. Special music will begin 30 minutes prior to the…MORE

Knox County to Update Floodplain Maps

Knox County to Update Floodplain Maps

Thanks to federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, Knox County is embarking on a community-led hydrological survey to remap eight stream corridors, with a specific focus on enhancing accuracy and updating floodplain maps to address local flood risk. Qualified surveyors and engineers from WSP Engineering and Robert Campbell Engineering, working on behalf of Knox County,…MORE

Enjoy Free Activities at the Knoxville Museum of Art this Weekend

Enjoy Free Activities at the Knoxville Museum of Art this Weekend

Free family activities this weekend at Knoxville Museum of Art The Knoxville Museum of Art welcomes the community for several fun, educational and free events for all ages during December. Sunday, Dec. 10: Second Sunday Art Activity; Free Children in grades K-6 are invited to drop in between 1-4 p.m. for a hands-on art activity…MORE