Knox TN Today

The soccer team officially started the 2026 regular season for fall sports at Tennessee with Thursday’s 4-1 against Rutgers.

“I think we’re the first sport every year to get the season rolling,” soccer coach Joe Kirt said when talking with the media the day before the match. “Obviously, a great start last year for us. We’ve got a fun group but graduated a number of pla...

Here’s what’s happening around East Tennessee today, along with helpful community resources and interesting things to discover beyond our backyard.

Friday High Five

Celebrate every victory, even the small ones.

Today’s Highlights for August 14-16 Dixie Lee Farmers Market: Open-air Farmers Market featuring...

Zoo Knoxville has two new reasons to celebrate — and the community has a chance to become part of their story by helping give them names.

The zoo’s newest red panda cubs are two males born June 7 to mother Sisu (SEE-soo) and father Doofah (DOO-fuh). The healthy cubs are the second litter for the pair and another milestone for Zoo Knoxville’s long-running red panda bree...

Some of East Tennessee’s most interesting places do not require a long road trip. In Jefferson City, Carson-Newman University offers a chance to step into stories stretching from the 1820s to World War II and to experience a modern masterpiece rooted in an ancient tradition.

Sarah Swann Hall, at 1637 Russell Ave., has been home to generations of students. Colonel Alfre...

As school resumes, Knoxville is getting back into the swing of things with educational and recreational activities throughout town this weekend. Some are still celebrating America’s recent milestone, while others are preparing for the future and the fall in East Tennessee. Whatever the case, most patrons of the arts and outdoor venues will have a pretty packed schedule.

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