Inside of Knoxville

‘My Mayfly’ Comes Home to East Tennessee for World Premiere at Film Fest Knox

Press Release·November 6, 2026

My Mayfly, the first feature film from writer-director Paula Kay Hornick, will celebrate its world premiere at Film Fest Knox on Saturday, November 14, at 9:15 p.m. at Regal Riviera, Theater 2, 510 S. Gay Street...

Sunspot Partners with Cheerwine to Create Two Seasonal Cocktails

Press Release·November 6, 2026

Tennessee’s holiday season is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Cheerwine, the iconic cherry soda of the South, is serving its limited Cheerwine Holiday Punch in the Volunteer State, bringing a beloved Southern seasonal favorite...

Legacy Parks Announces Two New Mural Installations Along SoKno Rail Trail & Art Walk

Press Release·November 6, 2026

The SoKno Rail Trail & Art Walk continues to transform into an outdoor art destination in South Knoxville, with Legacy Parks Foundation announcing the installation of two more large-scale murals along the upcoming trail. The newest...

A First Look at the Future of Muse Knoxville

Leslie Bateman·November 6, 2026

Rockets. Soaring climbing structures. Interactive waterways. Engineering challenges. Creative laboratories. More hands-on science than you can shake a Bunsen burner at. Last night, I got a glimpse of the future of Muse Knoxville, and y’all, it...

UT Press Announces Publication of ‘Imprisoned at Camp Douglas’

Press Release·November 5, 2026

The University of Tennessee Press is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of “Imprisoned at Camp Douglas: The Diary and Art of Knoxville Confederate Samuel Bell Palmer” edited by Michael M. Van Ness, available in paperback...

What’s New & What’s Next Downtown, Part 1: Restaurants & Retail

Leslie Bateman·November 5, 2026

Downtown Knoxville has been keeping busy, and I’ve got a massive backlog of openings, announcements and developments to prove it. Time for a catch-up! Last week I again joined Compass Knox editor Scott Barker and co-founder...

Baker and Krioutchenkov Land on USL1 First Team

Press Release·November 4, 2026

2026 was a season filled with highlights for One Knoxville SC, including an historic win over Major League Soccer’s DC United en route to a Round of 16 run in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup,...

DGA Residential Breaks Ground on Riella at Oakwood housing community

Press Release·November 4, 2026

DGA Residential, along with community leaders and project partners, officially broke ground Nov. 4 on Riella at Oakwood, a 170-unit multi-generational affordable housing community at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site that will include multifamily units...

The Sunsphere Is (FINALLY!) About to Get Lit

Leslie Bateman·November 4, 2026

Here’s some news to brighten your day. And, beginning next year, our skyline! I think we can all agree that our beloved Sunsphere, while iconic, hasn’t always lived up to its full potential. For one, we...

Knoxville Christmas on Market Square, December 2025

Christmas in the City Events Begin Nov. 20

Press Release·November 3, 2026

Mark your calendar for the City of Knoxville’s Christmas in the City events, presented by Southwest Airlines. Plan for six weeks of free fun with treats and activities. Circle these dates on your calendar so you...

Landowners Reach Nearly $350K Settlement in the SoKno Rail Trail Case

Press Release·November 3, 2026

Stewart, Wald & Smith, LLC announced that it has successfully settled a federal lawsuit on behalf of seven Knoxville landowners whose properties adjoin the railroad corridor planned for the South Knoxville, or SoKno, Trail. The total...

The Eight Great: November’s Can’t-Miss Arts & Culture Events

Hellmouth Magazine·November 3, 2026

“The Eight Great” is our curated list of calendar highlights presented monthly with Hellmouth Magazine, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to publishing quality cultural commentary. Vol. 2 is out now! Check it out: Website | Instagram...

Emerald Academy Awarded for Third Grade Reading Scores

Press Release·November 2, 2026

Local Philanthropist Gives Emerald Academy $20,000 Emerald Academy has been awarded $20,000 for outstanding achievement in third grade reading scores. The award was funded by David Coffey, a former Tennessee legislator and longtime public education advocate....

Inside KUB’s 100-Year-Old Water Castle

Leslie Bateman·November 2, 2026

There’s a rather magnificent brick fortress on Riverside Drive that looks like UT’s iconic Ayres Hall’s slightly more industrial cousin. With its Gothic windows and imposing towers, it has the general appearance of a place where...

Month: November 2026