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June 2010 Archives

The Haslams Get Huger: Pilot/Flying J Deal Done
While Mayor Bill Haslam's been running for governor for the past year, his big brother Jimmy has been working on a campaign of his own:...Read More Published 06/30/2010 at 3:26 PM 0 comments
We're Out! Arrowmont Says No to a Knoxville Move
Although the city of Knoxville made a concerted effort to lure Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts away from Gatlinburg, its special task force didn't quite seal...Read More Published 06/30/2010 at 3:23 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, June 30
Daily fact: Regina was bad news.CULTCHAThe Salvation BandNoon, WDVX Blue Plate Special. Free.9 p.m., Barley's Taproom.NYC Americana bros who had to raise gas money online just to go on tour....Read More Published 06/30/2010 at 1:24 AM 0 comments
Hold Your Fire
So what's the local impact of Monday's Supreme Court ruling broadening the application of the Second Amendment right to bear arms? Well, as The Tennessean...Read More Published 06/29/2010 at 3:08 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, June 29
Daily fact: Happy birthday, Nicole.CULTCHAJeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle6 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe. Free.Drunk Uncle and Facebook whore Jeff Barbra performs with his lovely and talented...Read More Published 06/29/2010 at 9:17 AM 0 comments
Vols Wanna Post Anti-Kiffin Billboard--In L.A.
You can run, Lane Kiffin, but you cannot hide. Led by Tony Basilio, Vol fans are looking to post an anti-Kiffin billboard in Los Angeles in...Read More Published 06/28/2010 at 2:04 PM 0 comments
Weekend Photos: Kuumba, Pride 2010
On our Facebook page I've put up photo galleries of two big events this weekend: the Friday kickoff of Kuumba Festival on Market Square, showcasing...Read More Published 06/28/2010 at 10:38 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, June 28
Daily fact: "I felt the world, now, is more comfortable with me."CULTCHAThe South French Broads11 a.m., Knox Ivi, Market Square. Free.10 p.m., Preservation Pub. $5.Eclectic...Read More Published 06/28/2010 at 6:00 AM 0 comments
EV Project Electrifies Knoxville
Guess they weren't kidding around when they designated Knoxville an official test market for the Nissan Leaf electric car a while back--now we're going to...Read More Published 06/25/2010 at 2:54 PM 0 comments
Last Call for Manhattan's in the Old City
Some reports are getting out that Saturday, June 26--that's tomorrow--will be the last day of business for Manhattan's, an Old City institution for at least...Read More Published 06/25/2010 at 11:30 AM 2 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: June 25-27
Daily fact: The morning of June 27 was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day...Kuumba FestivalVarious places around town, all weekend....Read More Published 06/25/2010 at 12:24 AM 0 comments
iPhone 4-Lusting Zombies Descend Upon West Town Mall
So I went to the Apple Store at West Town Mall yesterday, hoping one of them lil' iPhone 4s might accidently have been put on sale a...Read More Published 06/24/2010 at 1:35 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, June 24
Daily fact: Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled/ Scots, wham Bruce has aften ledCULTCHAKuumba Festival Kick-Off5-8 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art. $10.A Taste of Africa buffet,...Read More Published 06/24/2010 at 10:44 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, June 23
Daily fact: 623 is the area code for parts of Phoenix, AZ.CULTCHATift Merritt with Thad Cockrell7:30 p.m., The Square Room. $15-$17. All ages.A North Carolina...Read More Published 06/23/2010 at 12:54 AM 0 comments
Danny Coy's Awesome Local Commercials
While Knoxville may have a proud history of totally bizarre local TV commercials (see: Cas Walker's Supraderm Salve), modern-day efforts usually seem pretty mundane in...Read More Published 06/22/2010 at 1:20 PM 0 comments
The Saga of Bill the Busker Continues
The News Sentinel today picks up the story of Bill Page, the busker and downtown fixture who was cited by the Knoxville Police Department for obstructing...Read More Published 06/22/2010 at 9:58 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, June 22
CULTCHABig Daddy LoveNoon, WDVX Blue Plate Special. Free.10 p.m., Preservation Pub. $3.Bluesy country-rock from Asheville.Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamp Concert Series7 p.m. Clayton Center for the...Read More Published 06/22/2010 at 7:00 AM 0 comments
WNOX Causing Some (Radio) Waves
If there are two guys you don't want to mess with in the Knoxville radio market, it's Johnny Pirkle and Ed Brantley. Pirkle has made...Read More Published 06/21/2010 at 4:54 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, June 21
Happy Solstice!CULTCHAMelissa Harper with Humble TripeNoon, WDVX Blue Plate Special. Free.St. Louis singer-songwriter with a Lilith Fair vibe. If you can't make it, you can...Read More Published 06/21/2010 at 8:24 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20
The Daily Plan-ItWeekend edition: Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20A brief introduction: This is the first edition of a new Metro Pulse feature, your Daily Plan-It....Read More Published 06/18/2010 at 8:45 AM 0 comments
Army Corps. of Engineers Suspends NWP 21
Today the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers announced it was suspending Nationwide Permit 21, a general permit that allows coal mining operations to push landfill...Read More Published 06/17/2010 at 11:52 AM 0 comments
UT Prof's Zombie/Vampire Film Wins Again
Norman Magden, a professor at UT's School of Art, has added another award to the accolades for his film Café, which involves zombies and Dracula...Read More Published 06/17/2010 at 11:26 AM 0 comments
A MetroGnome Whoopsie
In tomorrow's issue, we take note of the first winner of our first MetroGnome photo puzzle: Thomas Lilly, who correctly guessed the lil' guy's drinking...Read More Published 06/16/2010 at 4:20 PM 0 comments
Jack Neely Vaults Into 21st Century Cyberspace!
Which is to say, he's hosting his own online show at Knoxivi.com by the name of "The Scruffy Citizen." Every Wednesday at 4 p.m.--just one...Read More Published 06/16/2010 at 2:40 PM 0 comments
Hens In the City Clears Another Hurdle
Just one more vote and it could become legal to keep hens in the city. Last night, City Council approved an ordinance that would allow...Read More Published 06/16/2010 at 10:30 AM 0 comments
An Armed State Is a Polite State
Oh really?The state Department of Safety has suspended the handgun permit of a Memphis man accused of pointing a pistol at his son's baseball coach....Read More Published 06/15/2010 at 10:41 AM 0 comments
Today in Inane UT Football Coverage
Check out this breaking news that showed up in my Google News page, from WVLT today: Vols' athletic department gives fans chance to "Meet Your...Read More Published 06/15/2010 at 9:11 AM 0 comments
Photos From the 'Roo
Happy Monday! Here are a few of photos from Bonnaroo this past weekend. If you want to see the full set, check out the album...Read More Published 06/14/2010 at 9:38 AM 0 comments
Vote for Your Favorite Comics
This week's issue is our third annual Comics & Puzzles number, wherein we get away with printing lots of silly comics and not as many...Read More Published 06/10/2010 at 2:47 PM 0 comments
Guns Don't Kill People, Etc.
Last Friday, the Tennessee Legislature successfully overrode Gov. Phil Bredesen's veto of the guns-in-bars law. This morning came the front-page story in the News Sentinel that Tennessee ranks 7th...Read More Published 06/09/2010 at 4:03 PM 0 comments
Cole Slaw Controversy!
Last week, I noted in a spotlight on the new Frussie's Deli 2.0 that although the sandwiches are very similar to James Dicks' originals, the...Read More Published 06/04/2010 at 3:13 PM 0 comments
And the Metro Pulse Bonnaroo Ambassadors Are...
Here are the lucky winners in our Metro Pulse Bonnaroo Ambassadors drawing:Keith Black is our grand prize winner, getting two VIP passes to Bonnaroo--that's a $1,349.50...Read More Published 06/03/2010 at 4:50 PM 0 comments
About Those Homeless Petitions...
Following up on the confusion over how many signatures are required to place a referendum before Knoxville voters....Read More Published 06/02/2010 at 9:26 AM 0 comments
Henry Louis Granju, 1991-2010
The week begins for us at Metro Pulse with very sad news from an old friend. Katie Allison Granju, who has in the past worked...Read More Published 06/01/2010 at 8:43 AM 0 comments

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