Families receiving support through local nonprofits can register their children, age 12 and younger, now through July 1 to receive a free pair of shoes at the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Shoes for School. The order form and other event …
Dayton City School students visit Washington, D.C., funded by SouthEast Bank
With help from a SouthEast Bank donation, local 8th grade students deepen history and science education with trip to U.S. Capitol For many in the Dayton City School (DCS) community, the annual 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C., is …
Knoxvillian Elizabeth Herndon breaks four-year streak as runner-up to finish first in women’s half marathon at 20th Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
More than 6,100 participants crossed the finish line of the 2024 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon in World’s Fair Park during the April 6-7 race weekend, which included the final mile of the Covenant Kids Run, 5K, two- and four-person relays, …
Covenant Health Therapy Centers provides free, walk-in care at post-race injury clinics
Participants in any of the 2024 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon races who have lingering aches, pains, sprains, blisters or other race-related injuries can seek assistance with free, walk-in care at the post-race clinics offered by Covenant Health Therapy Centers at …
Hundreds of children race to finish line at Covenant Kids Run kickoff
Annual marathon challenge underway after initial event at DICK’S House of Sport on Feb. 10 The 20th Annual Covenant Kids Run has officially started with a kickoff marked by a 1-mile run outside West Town Mall, starting and finishing at …
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon seeks volunteers for East Tennessee’s largest road race
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers are calling on the community to volunteer for the April 6-7 race weekend. Volunteers will support participants and spectators throughout East Tennessee’s premier running event. “In Knoxville, we are known for our volunteer spirit,” Covenant …
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon announces road closures along race routes
Streets and lanes will be blocked within the center city and surrounding areas for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon race events on April 6-7. All roads are expected to be open by 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Chalk Walk, live …
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon celebrates 20 years during April 6-7 race weekend
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, East Tennessee’s largest road race, returns April 6-7, 2024, in World’s Fair Park. Thousands of participants and spectators are expected to fill the city for the races and festivities. There’s something for everyone – from …
Young-Williams Animal Center launches centralized animal welfare services
Young-Williams Animal Center has launched a new consolidated animal welfare service that will provide animal care and control for the City of Knoxville and Knox County with a community-based approach to helping people and pets. Young-Williams Animal Services will be …
Trailblazing long-distance runner Desiree Linden to speak at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Desiree “Des” Linden, a two-time Olympian, Boston Marathon champion, celebrity long-distance runner and author, will be the featured speaker for the Clayton Health & Fitness Expo, part of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend on April 6-7. The exciting appearance …