Zoo Knoxville Announces Reopening Plan

Zoo Knoxville Announces Reopening Plan

In a social media post on Tuesday, Zoo Knoxville announced their “target date” to reopen is May 18. Zoo CEO, Lisa New, says that the zoo will take extra precautions such as encouraging social distancing and wearing masks. Zoo staff will also be required to wear masks and the zoo will be providing hand sanitizer…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park announced today that it will begin its own phased reopening beginning on May 9. The date was selected in order to balance the reopening decisions being made between Tennessee and North Carolina which both contain land in the park. Beginning 5/9, the park will reopen many roads and trails.…MORE

Knoxville’s Festival on the Fourth Canceled

Knoxville’s Festival on the Fourth Canceled

Downtown Knoxville’s Fourth of July festivities have been canceled. The Festival on The Fourth puts on an annual fireworks display along with music and other family activities, but today the festival was deemed impossible because of the Covid-19 pandemic.   The city is working on alternative celebrations for the holiday, though no details have been…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.