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Sweet P’s Barbeque has several events and specials planned for the month of July, including: Half-off Happy Hour – Begins Tuesday, July 4, from 3-6 p.m., Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave. Beginning July 4, Sweet P’s Barbeque will be

Knoxville Expo Center hosts gathering before Aug. 29 election During the Knoxville and Knox County Candidate Expo, more than 30 candidates set up booths and met with engaged constituents who learned more about those running in upcoming elections. The event

Executive director announces new nonprofit organization After 12 successful years, Diondre Jackson is stepping down as executive director of The First Tee of Greater Knoxville to launch an independent nonprofit organization. The First Tee of Greater Knoxville founding board member

A $225,000 donation from the American Valor Foundation’s Chris Kyle Memorial Benefit will help Smoky Mountain Service Dogs train more canines and serve more veterans. “This generous gift will help support our mission to help as many veterans as we

The East Tennessee Wellness Roundtable (ETWR), which strives to create cultures of wellness at companies and organizations, has recognized Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) with gold status. A gold designation means KCDC exemplifies “excellence in worksite wellness,” according to ETWR,

 Iconic venue screened ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Today, more than 400 children from the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Program and Emerald Youth Foundation enjoyed an outing to the Tennessee Theatre for a screening of “Honey,

Attendees can register to vote during June 29 event at Knoxville Expo Center Attendees can register to vote, learn about their district and meet candidates running in local elections during the Knoxville and Knox County Candidate Expo on Thursday, June

The Knoxville Area Urban League awarded $10,000 each to three individuals who competed in the Paradigm Challenge business pitch contest, which promotes economic growth in the East Knoxville communities of Asheville Highway, Magnolia Avenue, Cherry Street, Five Points and Burlington.

Next week, more than 200 students will gather at Bearden High School for one week to participate in Summer String Camp, put on by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra staff and volunteers. Students will rehearse with KSO musicians and public-school music

Coast-to-coast journey covers 4,825 miles On Tuesday, June 13, Knoxville Utilities Board hosted a stop on the second annual ‘From Sea-to-Shining-Sea’ Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Road Rally Across America, a nationwide initiative highlighting the many benefits of using natural gas in