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 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…
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…
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.
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. …
Frothy Monkey will open a new location in Knoxville in 2022.
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.
Girls Gotta Eat Good Bakery is an Asian bakery that fills a niche otherwise missing in Knoxville: Asian baked goods.
Where does my food come from? This is a question many have, yet very few know the answer to.
Local restaurant Captain Jack’s Fish & Chicken offers the classic combination of chicken and fish paired with timeless side dishes like hush puppies, mac and cheese and more.
Last year, coffee shop Mahalo made the decision to open another location in downtown Knoxville. A soft launch took place back in December and has led to regular hours Monday through Saturday. They feature Flour Head Bakery pastries and a food menu from Simpl on Sevier.
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.
When thinking back on some of the most defining high school-based shows of the 2000s, “Gossip Girl” inevitably comes to mind. Leaving behind a legacy that spawned dozens of other provocative teen shows (“Pretty Little Liars,” “Euphoria”), expectations were high when HBO Max announced a forth…
Finally, a film that asks the tough question that’s been on everyone’s mind: what if the Purge, but longer?
Frothy Monkey will open a new location in Knoxville in 2022.
If there’s one thing that we can thank social media for, it’s for gifting us “#TheStory.”
Following last week’s two-episode season premiere, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6” premiered yet another excellent episode on Paramount+ on July 1. The episode brought a fantastic challenge, stellar looks and one of the most memorable lip syncs in “Drag Race” her-story.
The “Fast and Furious” franchise is the definition of big, loud and dumb popcorn movies. “F9” is now the biggest, loudest and dumbest one so far.
How do you capture the history of a band that lives in the obscure? With style and through the mind of Edgar Wright.
A University of Tennessee alum is set to open a new entertainment experience called Illuminarium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 1.
Arguably one of the most exciting queer television series, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” began its sixth installment on Thursday, June 24. Often referred to as the “Gay Super Bowl” for its cultural relevance within the LGBTQ+ community, “Drag Race” has been noted for bringing drag into the …
On June 26, local pet owners celebrated the return of Mardi Growl. With free admission for spectators and the public, attendees could bring their dogs and join in the festivities including vendor booths, food trucks, live music and a dog show. The dog show was hosted at noon and included sev…
In a court hearing on Wednesday, pop superstar Britney Spears was finally given the opportunity to speak out on her conservatorship of 13 years. The conservatorship has been public knowledge since it began in 2008, but has recently sparked intense scrutiny following the revealing “Framing Br…
There’s nothing like a holiday off the Italian coast filled with boating, racing and swimming with the sea monsters.
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.
In honor of the Parent's Guide special issue we asked students to give some advice to the fr…
In honor of the Parent's Guide special issue we asked students to give some advice to the freshman class.
On this week's episode of What to Watch Wednesday, Maggie Crittendon discusses her parents favorite movies in honor of the Parent's Guide special issue.
