And thus it begins once again -- our annual readers' poll recognizing the coolest things in town that make Knoxville unique.
This marks the 15th year we've been celebrating Knoxvilleness. When we first introduced this alt-weekly staple to the city in 1994, the concept was met with at least some puzzlement: "The best of Knoxville? Knoxville has best stuff?!" But it most certainly did; the cover featured Todd Steed as Best Unsung Hero ("But I'm already sung," he protested, I think) smoking a Stir Fry Cafe spring roll in front of the Sunsphere. Crazy stuff...
With this edition, we're making it even more Knoxvilley. Last year, we asked voters to specify locations if they wanted to vote for national chains rather than local businesses, in order to level the playing field. Of course, not everybody did, which caused much ballot-counting misery. So this year we're keeping it simple: In the main categories, vote for locally owned or created businesses only. But if you think a national chain is best, then vote for it in our new Best National Chains section. Ta-da!
The ballot is in the current issue on stands and will be published each week this month. Of course, the easiest way to vote is with our online ballot, which also features Internet categories not available on the paper ballot. And keep your eyes peeled for other new categories that we've added this year -- there are some fun ones.
Check our April 30 issue for the results. Hurray for Knoxville!
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