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Knoxville Restaurant Week 2012: Great Food For A Great Cause
February 22nd, 2012 categories: Fun Things To Do, General
Knoxville Restaurant Week 2012 is almost upon us. It is a great opportunity for Knoxville residents to get out, try a new restaurant, and benefit a great cause.
Knoxville Restaurant Week starts on Sunday, February 26th and runs through Friday, March 2nd. It helps raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank, which helps feed over 158,000 hungry people each month in their 18 county area. Second Harvest Food Bank is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to feeding the hungry through church pantries, group homes, shelters, and local kitchens. It also helps serve KARM, Loves Kitchen and the Salvation Army.
There are over 40 restaurants participating in Knoxville Restaurant Week 2012. Each restaurant will serve a specific menu that ranges between $25 and $35. Each meal includes a soup or salad, a main course, and a dessert. Customers get to enjoy a great three course meal at a much lower price, while $5 from each meal goes to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. Read the rest of this entry »
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Knoxville Named the Most Romantic City in the U.S.
February 15th, 2012 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Knoxville has been named the Most Romantic City in the U.S. by Amazon.com.
So how exactly does a city earn this title? Knoxville was named the Most Romantic City based on sales data collected from Amazon.com. A city’s romance rating was based on the amount of romantic movies and DVDs, Barry White CDs and MP3s, and romantic novels and relationship books that were purchased over the past year.
Last year Knoxville ranked #15 on the Most Romantic City List. This year, however, it took the top ranking, beating out Alexandria, Virginia, a city which has been top on the list for the past two years. Knoxville was the biggest mover on Amazon’s list of Most Romantic Cities, moving 14 spots this year.
Other cities topping the list included:
(3) Springfield, Missouri
(4) Orlando, Florida
(5) Cincinnati, Ohio
(6) Vancouver, Washington
(7) Miami, Florida
(8) Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Rainy Day Maintenance: 5 Things to Do During the Next Rainy Day
February 6th, 2012 categories: Fun Things To Do, Home Improvement, Sellers
The spring season is almost upon us in Knoxville and it can mean two definitive things for Knoxville residents: beautiful weather and lots of rain. A rainy day is the perfect occasion to take care of some maintenance, whether you are considering selling your West Knoxville home or of if you just want to do some routine maintenance.
- Check out your waterworks. Use the sporadic downpours to see if your gutters are properly functioning. Are the gutters functioning like the should be or are they clogged with leaves and debris? When the water leaves the downspouts, is it moving away from the house? You want to ensure that the water is moving away from your home, and not saturating your foundation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Many New Businesses Coming to West Knoxville in 2012
January 18th, 2012 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
In 2012, West Knoxville will see many new businesses opening up stores for the first time or opening additional stores in the area. Rumors about which particular businesses will be opening in 2012 have been floating around for months. So, which businesses will open their doors in West Knoxville? Check out the full list below.
- For months, there are been rampant rumors about Costco coming to Farragut. Finally, the Costco, a wholesale club, coming to Farragut, located at the intersection of Lovell Road and Kingston Pike, is a reality. In November, the preliminary clearing for the site began and actual construction is expected to happen in Spring 2012.
- Trader Joe’s also announced plans to open a West Knoxville site in 2012, located in Suburban Plaza, in between Gallaher View and West Town Mall. Trader Joe’s, a trendy grocery store which offers exotic foods and beverages. Due to Tennessee liquor laws, this Trader Joe’s will lack its wine selection, however, it will still carry beer. Read the rest of this entry »
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Celebrating The Holidays Knoxville
November 25th, 2011 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
Here are many activities throughout the month of December to enjoy the Christmas Season In Knoxville
Christmas In The City Of Knoxville
There are activities all month long check out the calender on what is happening throughout the month.
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Turkey Creek Public Market Provides Food, Shopping, Entertainment
November 4th, 2011 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
The Turkey Creek Public Market offers residents of Knoxville something they have not already experienced. The Public Market is not just another shopping center or flea market. It offers a unique shopping, dining and entertainment experience.
So what makes the Turkey Creek Public Market different from just your average flee market?
The concept for the Public Market is based on other successful, upscale markets, like the Pike Place Market in Seattle and the Rochester Public Market. The concept for the Market allows for a wide-range of local vendors to display their products. It has everything from fresh, local produce and homemade, gourmet foods to antiques and other hard to find items. With over 700 local vendors, every shopper is likely to find what they are looking for.
Another aspect of it which makes it stand out is the sheer size of it. The Market has 3 football fields of space for up to 700 vendors, in both indoor and outdoor spaces, making it Tennessee’s largest indoor market. Not to mention, the Market was built to be environmentally friendly. With things such as light optimization and computer regulation of temperature, the Market is able to cut its environmental impact by the equivalent of cutting 15,791 gallons of gas per year.
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Knoxville Race for the Cure 2011
November 1st, 2011 categories: Fun Things To Do, General
Knoxville Race for the Cure 2011
The Fifteenth Annual Knoxville Race for the Cure 2011 drew over 13,000 Knoxville residents in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which raises money for the fight against breast cancer.
This years race included over 800 breast cancer survivors. With so many people affected by breast cancer, the race is always an amazing and emotional experience. Many runners or walkers choose to wear signs that celebrate survivors or remember those who have been lost to the disease.
The Knoxville Race for the Cure 2011 took place on Saturday, October 21st, and began at 8:30 a.m. The weather for this years race was beautiful and sunny, but had a very cool start of around 40 something degrees. The race began in World’s Fair Park and went through the Gay Street area and the Old City, and finished up back in World’s Fair Park.
The fundraising goal for Knoxville Race for the Cure 2011 was $1 million. A majority of the fundraising is made on the the actual race day, with roughly 85% to 87% of the fundraising attained that day. Still fundraising for the race goes on throughout the year. Other events that benefit the race include: Fit for the Cure, Pamper Yourself for the Cure, Lady Vol Golf Clinic, among many other events, which can be found here. Of money raised from the Race for the Cure, 75% of it will remain in Knoxville to help with education, screening and treatment. The remaining 25% goes to support national research grants.
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Publix Comes to Turkey Creek
October 12th, 2011 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
Publix has announced a new location in Turkey Creek. The Florida based grocery store chain will be opening next to JcPenney’s in Turkey Creek.
It is among one of the many businesses that has recently announced a new location in West Knoxville. Among the other companies which have announced new locations in West Knoxville are: Costco, at Lovell Road and Kingston Pike in Farragut; Trader Joe’s, in Suburban Plaza near Gallaher View; Whole Foods, near the intersection of Papermill and Kingston Pike; and Academy Sports located off of Kingston Pike near Cedar Bluff Road. Urban Outfitters has also been rumored to be considering a Knoxville location.
Even though, there are a Target and Wal-Mart in Turkey Creek, Publix will be the first “true” grocery store location in Turkey Creek. The Publix location in Turkey Creek will be over 49,000 square with an additional 15,000 feet of small shop space. The location is hoping to open sometime late in 2012.
Publix has also announced a new location in Knoxville, located at the Northshore Town Center, near I-140 and Northshore Drive.
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Knoxville Named 2011 DogTown USA for the Southeast
August 5th, 2011 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do
Living in Knoxville is great for many reasons. And now, residents have yet another reason to add to the list: Knoxville was named DogTown USA for the Southeast by Dog Fancy Magazine, making it the Most Dog Friendly City in the Southeast.
Dog Fancy Magazine is the most widely read dog magazine in the United States. The issue which includes the winners for the 2011 DogTown USA Competition will hit news stands on August 23, 2011.
Knoxville was selected as the Most Dog Friendly City in Southeast since it has grown into one of the best communities in the south for pets. The city is home to many pet-friendly organizations like the University of Tennessee’s School of Veterinary Medicine, one of most cutting-edge vet schools in the nation. There also many breed rescue groups located in Knoxville, including the East TN Border Collie Rescue and Tennessee Blood Hound Rescue, along with many spay/neuter shelters and animal shelters, like the Young-Williams Animal Center and the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.
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Tennessee Tax Free Weekend 2011
August 4th, 2011 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do
The Tennessee Tax Free Weekend 2011 is upon us. Beginning Friday and running through Sunday, the Tax Free Holiday allows consumers to buy school supplies and clothing without the 9.25% sales tax. It also brings in increased business for local retailers.
Residents of Tennessee can take advantage of the Tax Free Holiday by purchasing up to $100 in clothing or school supplies without paying the sales tax. Also, computers $1,500 and under, are also valid to be purchased without sales tax. For questions regarding what items qualify as tax free, the Tennessee Department of Revenue provides a detailed list of items on their website.
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