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Regarded as one of the most unique and eagerly anticipated cultural gatherings in the world – “a music festival with a rare vision” (The New York Times) – Big Ears Festival will return in 2019 with its 8th edition, taking

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) elected 2018-19 officers for the Board of Commissioners at its annual meeting May 31. John Winemiller, managing partner of intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould’s Knoxville office, will continue for a second year as

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is one of just four orchestras selected to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., during “SHIFT: A Festival of American Orchestras” from March 23-29, 2020. The Kennedy Center and

When Big Ears Festival returns to Knoxville, Tennessee, March 21-24, 2019, attendees will have their choice of dozens of curated artists and performances to experience. Big Ears has announced seven of those artists: Nils Frahm Mary Halvorson: Code Girl Lonnie

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley (YWCA) has named Alizza Punzalan-Randle chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2018. Punzalan-Randle will replace retiring CEO Marigail Mullin, who has served in this capacity since 2006 and will assume a key capital

Young-Williams Animal Center has hired experienced fundraiser Stephanie Eastman Vozar as its new development director. Vozar, who previously served as a major gift officer for the American Red Cross in the Florida and Michigan regions, started her new position June

To recognize and thank dads, Pilot Flying J is offering a free cup of Pilot coffee during Father’s Day weekend from June 15-17. Guests who download or open the myPilot app beginning Friday, June 15, will find a coupon to

Subscriptions are on sale now for the 2018-19 Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series starting at $105, and current subscribers have the first chance to renew their subscriptions and retain their seats. Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom Jr., who was most recently seen

U.S. Cellular provides contract for kids to use technology wisely June is National Internet Safety Month, and conversations between parents and kids about appropriate device use are more important than ever. A recent U.S. Cellular survey¹ revealed that 64 percent

In Therrin Wilson’s ideal world, every child who needs glasses should have them. After a childhood spent navigating a blurry world, the 20-year-old is on a mission to make it happen. Wilson stood on a stage in May at the