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Hallelujah, glory be to Tammy Faye!
American rock band X Ambassadors released their third album, “The Beautiful Liar,” on Friday, Sept. 24. If you have ever listened to this band before, even if just a few of their most popular songs, you would never expect them to release an album like this.
Last Days of Autumn Brewing steps into fall with a slew of events, including a shrimp boil every Friday starting at 4:30 p.m.
Dear Evan Hansen, today isn’t going to be a great day and here’s why: The movie wasn’t very good.
Did you know you can get a “Super Groovy Extra Funky Party Waffle” filled with Fruity Pebbles cereal delivered at 2 a.m. when you’re in the midst of studying for an exam? You might be even more surprised to find out that college-aged students are the ones making your party waffle and deliver…
As UT settles into the sixth week of the semester, students may find themselves in need of a cinematic escape to recharge from classes. We’ve got you covered with the best new movies and shows being released this week on streaming platforms and in theaters.
On Aug. 2, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill jumped into Knoxville’s restaurant scene.
How do you make Nicolas Cage seem like the most normal part of a film? Place him within a Sion Sono movie.
Knoxville is full of great food. In fact, you can’t walk more than a few yards downtown without passing a local restaurant. However, these restaurants are not the only places you can find some of the best food in the city.
Whether you’re a Knoxville native or brand new to town, there is no shortage of places around the city to snap a picture worthy of Instagram. From Tennessee legends to Knoxville landmarks, each mural captures a different side of the city’s unique culture.
Your next favorite coffee house might just be down the street.
Your next favorite coffee house might just be down the street.
The word that perfectly encapsulates “MONTERO” is authenticity. Titled after his birth name, “MONTERO” is a direct view of Lil Nas X’s world.
It takes a lot to be a cowboy, but you don’t need to be overly macho to fit those boots.
First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Knoxville hosted former Mayor of Knoxville and Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, on Sept. 16 as he met with retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary Wade to discuss his new book, “Faithful Presence: The Promise and the Peril of Faith in the Public …
The best catharsis can come from pouring yourself into your art, and Kacey Musgraves does that here.
Knoxville is home to a variety of restaurants, catering to just about every culinary desire. Whether you’re craving Mediterranean, Hispanic, Korean or Japanese food — you name it and Knoxville probably has it.
For many people coming to Family Weekend, the peak of their time here is the UT football game. Yet just a little farther outside of campus, the city of Knoxville has much to offer as well.
There’s nothing a college student loves more than free stuff. It doesn’t matter how something is considered free — whether it’s from a tabling event, a friend or sent from home. Not spending money is the best feeling in the world.
Nothing can compare to the atmosphere of a college campus on game day. The tailgates, excitement and school spirit are something you can’t understand until you’ve experienced it. And in that experience, there is a strong desire to participate — regardless of your age or affiliation. What’s a…
In a White House speech on Sept. 9, President Biden announced a plan to require every employer in the U.S. with more than 100 employees to ensure that their workforce is either vaccinated against COVID-19 or provides weekly negative COVID-19 tests. The plan could affect 80 million workers an…
Sometimes a roaring trip through the infinite cosmos is all you need to realize that the life you’re leading isn’t what you want.
This past Friday, popular concert venue The Mill and Mine hosted Colony House, an indie rock quartet from Franklin, TN. It was the band’s first time back to Knoxville since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their debut show of the “Back Before You Know It” tour.
The true horror is having to watch this mess of a film.
It can be difficult to know the best way to commemorate Sept. 11, the day of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. You could get on YouTube and watch the news reels of the attacks or make the day into its own kind of Fourth of July, but the gravity of the event seems to demand somethin…
For a large number of UT students, the Cumberland strip is a regular destination for quick lunches, sit-down dinners, Friday night entertainment and nearly everything in between. From Raising Canes to Mellow Mushroom, Walgreens to Tropical Smoothie, nearly anything a dorm room stricken or fi…
This weekend there will be tons to do all over the city of Knoxville. This article will give readers a starting point and inform local residents about some events this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
UTK has faced numerous challenges this semester, and one would have to be living under Volunteer Boulevard’s rock to not be aware of the recent dining complications. For nearly a month, UT students have been subjected to early closings of dining halls, long lines, limited time to eat and out…
Oh Sonic, you lovable mess.
As COVID-19 cases skyrocket to higher than they’ve ever been in Knox County Schools, the debate over whether or not students and teachers should be required to wear masks has become more charged.
After this movie, Simu Liu could lead the rest of the Marvel films and there wouldn’t be a complaint.
Fruit Jar Alley opened a new location in Knoxville near the end of June.
After editing for the Warner Animation Group, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduate Ben Murphy applied for an assistant editor position for the “Avatar” sequels.
Chris Jones, otherwise known as CJ, was just a kid with a passion for cooking and playing basketball. So, how does a kid from Saginaw, Michigan, end up in Knoxville, TN? The answer is tacos.
After over a year since it was announced, three listening parties and hardly any information, Kanye West’s “Donda” was finally released this past Sunday.
Aug. 27 marked the 11th annual Hummingbird Festival: Celebration of Wings at the Ijams Nature Center, a local nonprofit environmental organization. In true early bird fashion, Knoxville residents flocked to the site as early as 7 a.m. EST to help kick off the celebration.
This weekend’s nightlife destination is South Knoxville’s Suttree Landing Park, which has been taken over by Second Bell Festival to host the organization’s annual music festival.
After 27 years, Candyman has been summoned once again.
The Bijou Theatre’s wait for live music will go on a bit longer, as Erick Baker’s duo of shows scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Oh, what a feeling to be lost in the music.
With just under 70 different pieces from over 30 artists showcased in “Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum” currently at the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA), the collection serves to give an introduction to the medium of collage as an art form and its development over the last cen…
Treetop Coffee Shop opened next to The Plaid Apron at 1206 Kenesaw Ave. in Sequoyah Hills. Treetop Coffee focuses on coffee, specialty seasonal drinks and non-profit donations. They are open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
Now that school has kicked off, it’s time to take a peek at some of the most exciting events happening in Knoxville this week. From craft beer to the Hobbit to hummingbirds, there is certainly something for everyone to enjoy.
Memories can be painful, especially when thinking back on this movie.
One of Knoxville’s most beloved alternative music venues, Pilot Light, hosted a sold-out show on Friday, Aug. 20, featuring Asheville-based artists Indigo de Souza and Usually, and Knoxville-based band Temp Job. Despite a reduced capacity due to the pandemic, the venue felt as full as ever b…
Don’t go into the night house at night. It’s pretty scary.
Sometimes, the main character doesn’t have to be special; he can just be a normal, milquetoast, regular guy.
It is rare to find a film that not only challenges its audience, but also requires a deeper literary and analytical knowledge to appreciate it.
What happens when you throw a bunch of wacko super villains against a mission with a 0.0001% chance of survival? Death, as well as a good comic book movie.
On July 29, the latest episode of “Drag Race All Stars 6” arrived on Paramount Plus. Bringing another unique challenge and exciting runway, the episode continued to prove why all of these queens are deserving of a spot on “All Stars.”
As the film industry slowly but surely makes a comeback from the devastating effects of the pandemic, many film releases that were delayed or put on hold due to COVID-19 are finally arriving this fall. From surefire blockbusters to Oscar frontrunners, fall 2021 is expected to bring a variety…
Next month, Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free clinic for medical, dental and vision services for the local Maryville community.
Week after week, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6” has brought exciting television, giving the competitors a chance to show off their numerous talents in a variety of challenges. In this week’s episode, the queens were asked to star in an acting challenge inspired by Ryan Murphy’s groundbreak…
At first glance, Death’s Door appears to be a combination of different influences. You can see a bit of Legend of Zelda, a little Dark Souls and even the gothic cartoon style of a Tim Burton film ingrained in its DNA.
University of Tennessee professor Dr. Mark Harmon announced that he will run as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 congressional race.
The sixth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” has been filled with elaborate challenges and high energy performances, but in last week’s challenge, the queens took a more serious approach by sharing personal anecdotes and advice they have learned along the way in the world of drag performance.
Not even Don Cheadle can save this corporate mess of a film.
The pandemic affected the entertainment industry in a number of ways, halting production schedules as well as the traditional moviegoing experience for cinephiles across the world. One thing that remained unchanged in the pandemic was audiences’ thirst for binge-worthy series and intriguing …
On July 8, Paramount+ premiered the fourth episode of the sixth installment of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” Building on the momentum established in the first three episodes, episode four began with a bang, where the queens’ votes from the previous week revealed the closest vote in All Sta…
Although years behind, Marvel finally pulled through with Black Widow.
