Empowering Voices: The Journey of Let Her Speak
March is Women’s History Month! I wanted to feature a woman and a Knoxville program that upholds all that women are, can do and will do for our community and the world! Let Her Speak is...
Small Comforts Kitchen Will Soon Open Its New Storefront
Jordan Smith began her journey of providing desirable gluten-free goods from her personal experience of being diagnosed with Celiac Disease 10 years ago. Having always loved baking, she saw a need in her own life and...
Beat the Winter Blues with one of these local Getaways: Windy Hill Farms and Dancing Bear Lodge
It is cold and rainy as I write today. January seemed to never end and had me dreaming of ways to escape reality and rest after a busy holiday season. I couldn’t think of a better...
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus: More than a Cidery
We have established before that I am not a beer drinker. I have a great appreciation for the craft but not so much for the flavor. (Although the PB&J Mixed Tape from Xul was a surprising...
What happens when Urban Forestry partners with Ijams Nature Center?
A better question might be: what do we eliminate by joining forces with these two organizations dedicated to preserving a healthy urban forest for future generations? The answer: We create a project focused on removing invasive...
Able Trade Increasing Community Reach with Workshops and More Studio Space
Tucked away at the end of Jackson Terminal is a studio/workshop that, while easy to miss if you’re not looking, is an incredible asset to the Maker community in Knoxville. When many shops were shuttering their...
Ring in the New Year: Downtown Knoxville’s Celebrations
Ringing in the new year has different meanings for different people. Some celebrate quietly at home. Some celebrate with parties, decorations and special food. Some choose to get out and celebrate with live music, friends and...
Knoxville to Host Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 93rd Regional Conference in 2025
Visit Knoxville announced recently that Knoxville, has been chosen as the host city for the 93rd Regional Conference of the South Eastern Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated®. The event will take place from...
A Christmas Carol Returns to the Clarence Brown Theatre
The Christmas season kicks off this week as Knoxville’s cherished holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, returns to the Clarence Brown Theatre (CBT) stage from November 21 to December 21. I sat down with managing director Tom...
Spellbound Vintage Opens at 716 S. Gay St.
Knoxville has another nifty vintage shop for lovers of all things cool, old and thrifted! You can find Abby Hamilton and Gracie Terry, the girls behind Spellbound Vintage and Art booths around town in pop-up markets...