Fresh off the heels of the excellent “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” season two, expectations were high for the next international edition of the series. It had previously been announced that RuPaul, along with Michelle Visage, would be filming the first ever Australasian iteration of the “Drag Race…
Saturday afternoon, Knoxville’s MLK Commemorative Commission and the Beck Cultural Exchange Center hosted a free Juneteenth event at World’s Fair Park. The event at World’s Fair Park replaces the normal annual MLK march in Knoxville due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Queer artists have long existed on the outskirts of the mainstream musical landscape, rarely given the opportunity to share their unique perspectives and experiences with a broader audience.
The LGBTQ+ community has always been largely underrepresented in the entertainment industry. Queer characters are frequently portrayed in a stereotypical way by heterosexual actors who do not fully understand the struggles of LGBTQ+ people.
We’re all dreaming big in Washington Heights.
On Wednesday, June 9, beloved Knoxville drag performers Daphne Gloss, Twinkie McF**k, Glixch, Mel Boxx and Alexandra Cartier made a triumphant return to Knox Box Karaoke, each performing three numbers and showcasing their wide array of talents and personalities.
Unless you’re a Knoxville native, chances are you’re coming to K-town for college. The University of Tennessee has a huge, wonderful campus that is absolutely full of things to do, but there’s more to Knoxville than just UTK. Here are just a few places to visit that are (relatively) close to…
One of the best parts of the UT experience is going out to eat with friends, but it can be easy to keep going to the same two or three places and miss out on the culinary diversity in Knoxville.
As the weather gets warmer and COVID-19 restrictions lessen, we’re all wanting to get outside and enjoy all of the natural parks and outdoor activities that Knoxville has to offer. Here are some of the best outdoor activities to enjoy in Knoxville when you arrive at UT -- but most are also g…
Buff City Soap has opened a new location in Knoxville, further expanding their outreach in the community.
A court case that requires an exorcism.
Three years ago, Nanci Solomon, owner of the local favorite gift store Rala in Old City, started a Dolly Parton-themed art contest. Now, the store has a large wall covered in Dolly art for sale and just finished participating in the first ever Dollyfest, which ran from June 4 to June 6 in Ol…
At least it’s not “The Lion King” remake.
A larger quiet place.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas; including a zombie outbreak.
Back in 2017, Resident Evil 7 served as a turning point for the acclaimed horror franchise. When the series shifted towards more of a co-op action focus, it was met with criticism from both fans and critics alike. With its eerie Louisiana backwoods setting and claustrophobic level design, Re…
Usually, “Saw” movies are torturous. But this movie is sort of an exception.
Despite forest fires, gun fights and a consistent chase, this thriller just isn’t engaging.
South Knoxville will have several new developments and projects to begin over the next year.
The wrath of man keeps this movie from being better.
People always lose their way on their path to stardom. It’s inevitable.
After 11 years, the predecessor to NieR: Automata gets a re-release.
The first in-person Knoxville City Council meeting in over a year was interrupted Tuesday night when the family of Anthony Thompson Jr., a 17-year-old killed by a police officer at Austin East Magnet High School on April 12, joined protestors and disrupted the meeting at the City-County Buil…
Family can be weird and difficult, but having to deal with an apocalypse probably doesn’t help.
This week, we’re looking at the newest releases on the biggest streaming services. Most of these releases are on Netflix, but there are a few releases on Hulu, Disney+ and Prime Video.
At 11:59 p.m. last night, the mask mandate in Knox County was lifted. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs led the push to end the mandate, taking cues from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.
This week, we’re looking at new singles from top artists in every category, as well as one special EP.
The 93rd Academy Awards are upon us. One of the most prestigious awards in Hollywood, the Oscars contain an element of buzz and excitement around them. The best way to experience them is to make predictions beforehand.
The real fatality is that this isn’t a better movie.
Demons, trains and slayers oh my!
Thursday night, the Knoxville History Project hosted Norman Shaw to talk about the Sultana disaster over Zoom.
Since 2014, there has only been one officially licensed MLB game: MLB The Show. Being a PlayStation exclusive for two decades, PlayStation has been the only console of choice for baseball fans. That has now changed.
Wednesday night, protestors took to the streets of downtown Knoxville and Fort Sanders after District Attorney General Charme Allen announced that her office would not be filing charges against Knoxville Police Department Officer Jonathon Clabough, who fatally shot 17-year-old Anthony Thomps…
The East Tennessee Historical Society hosted a virtual “brown bag” lecture Wednesday, April 21 featuring Anne G’Fellers Mason and her research on Nancy and Abolitionist Elihu Embree.
There’s something amiss in the snowy hamlet Ethan Winters finds himself in. Maybe it’s the fact that this little rustic village is oddly quiet for a place that looked recently inhabited. Or maybe it’s the feral humans that stalk you in the distance. Or perhaps it’s that creepy old woman who …
This week, we look at Greta Van Fleet’s highly anticipated new album, “The Battle at Garden’s Gate,” released on Friday.
Thousands of hours of rigorous training. Constant, determined studying of techniques. The roar of battle, thrill of victory and sting of defeat.
The early 2000s were a wild time to be a “Star Wars” fan. The prequels were in their prime, for better or for worse. Sure, we got some pretty lackluster movies, but we also got classic spin-offs such as Star Wars: Republic Commando.
Girls Gotta Eat Good Bakery is an Asian bakery that fills a niche otherwise missing in Knoxville: Asian baked goods.
Cozy Grove is a heartwarming life-sim game about death and moving on. You play as a rookie Spirit Scout who is tasked with helping a community of restless souls come to terms with their passing. While Cozy Grove liberally draws inspiration from Animal Crossing, it carves out its own identity…
Over the last year the pandemic has put a pause on a lot of events, and for the Knox County Public Library’s Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, this has been the case.
One of the benefits of the new console generation is how many older titles feel fresh on new hardware. Greater loading times for games improve the overall experience, and as we have seen from certain developers, some older titles have received a next-gen face lift.
In 2019, Hera Jay Brown became the first Transgender woman Rhodes Scholar. Now, she is fully enveloped in her master’s studies at Oxford University across the pond.
The time immediately following college graduation is an incredibly stressful period for most students. Most find themselves desperately searching for jobs, internships or other opportunities that allow them to utilize their shiny new undergraduate degrees.
“Love is a Revolution” by Renee Watson follows a girl named Nala during her summer break, in which she manages to create a whole new — and fake — identity to impress her crush.
Monday afternoon, a student at Austin-East High School accused of shooting a police officer was reported dead.
Every family is distinct and different. Within those families, conflicts arise and can even divide families.
This week, we look at the major singles — and a surprise album — released from pop to R&B to alternative and back.
Humanity devolves into tribalism, but in space.
Ah, April. Spring has finally sprung and with it, a whole slew of new games. It might be a relatively slow month overall, but there are still a ton of new releases coming to PCs and game systems near you this month. These are the ones you need to keep your eyes on.
An unfortunate reality of growing old is the possibility of your brain functions declining. It can be scary for everyone involved.
Last month was a great month for Game Pass subscribers, as we were given a whole slew of new games — including a large catalog of Bethesda titles. Whether you might be playing through the Wolfenstein series or diving into the world of Tamriel, we also have a few more Game Pass picks for you …
In a meeting on April 6, the nine members of the Knoxville City Council voted unanimously in favor of entering into a contract with nonprofit Cities United, an organization that works in 130 cities across the nation to lower gun violence and gun-related deaths among Black boys and young men.
Where does my food come from? This is a question many have, yet very few know the answer to.
Life continues to move forward, and we must roll with the punches.
In February, Rep. Bruce Griffey (R-District 75) filed a bill in the Tennessee House of Representatives that would prohibit the use in public and charter schools of any educational materials that, in the language of the bill, “promote, normalize, support or address lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or …
New month, new games. If you’re looking for the next free game to dive into, then check out our list of free games for the month of April.
Friday night, Demi Lovato released “Dancing With The Devil… The Art of Starting Over,” her seventh studio album, and her first album since 2017’s “Tell Me You Love Me.”
A film highlighting a battle in the courts, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, best known for writing the 2010 film “The Social Network.” However, this is his second time directing since the 2017 film “Molly’s Game,” a Netflix original film.
On Thursday April 1, local independent bookstore Union Ave Books hosted a virtual event featuring Ellie Cypher and her debut YA novel “The Girl from Shadow Springs.”
It's big, it's dumb, and it's fantastic. “Godzilla vs. Kong” is not a cinematic masterpiece, but it’s not trying to be either. Instead, it is a two-hour love letter to both iconic monsters that is only interested in having big monster fun.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Ev…
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action, and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Twitch streamer FoxQueen chats about her life as an LGBTQ+ streamer.
