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Vols Fans 399% Trashier Than Vandy (But They're Not as Trashy as Auburn)
The results are in, and UT fans are 3.99 times trashier than Vanderbilt fans. That's according to the just-released data from the EPA's Game Day...Read More Published 11/30/2010 at 6:43 PM 0 comments
Dale Dickey Award Watch
Knoxville native and longtime local drama mainstay Dale Dickey got great notices this year for her scary supporting role in the austere Ozark meth drama...Read More Published 11/30/2010 at 2:38 PM 0 comments
Robinella and the CC String Band Reunite at the Square Room on Thursday, Dec. 2
Newgrass pioneer and sometime-Doobie Brothers bassist John Cowan announced last week that he's canceling the remaining dates of his 2010 tour, which included a show...Read More Published 11/30/2010 at 1:23 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Dec. 1
The Daily Fact: Achtung, Beatles!CULTCHATribute to Grant GreenNoon, the Square Room. $15. (SOLD OUT)The month Knoxville Jazz Orchestra lunch program salutes the guitar great.WDVX Blue...Read More Published 11/30/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Nov. 30
The Daily Fact: Desilu got married.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Roger Alan Wade with the Fabulous Ginn SistersNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Wade is Johnny Knoxville's cousin...Read More Published 11/30/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Adventures in Public Finance, Education Edition
How are local governments going to cope in what promises to be a prolonged era of tight budgets, rising demands, and near-pathological resistance to anything...Read More Published 11/29/2010 at 10:42 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Nov. 29
The Daily Fact: Bad day at Waiilatpu.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: John Francis and Ted OlsonNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Roots rocker from Nashville and an actual...Read More Published 11/29/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Shopping Plan-It: Mass Consumerism Weekend Edition, Nov. 26-28
The Daily Fact: A contrary view.CULTCHAScrooge! The Musical8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oak Ridge Playhouse. $16-$20.A seasonal...Read More Published 11/25/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Brandy Pearl's "Crucifixion" Post Goes Viral
The comment comparing her beleaguered husband to Jesus may have only been on Brandy Pearl's Facebook wall for a short time after she posted it...Read More Published 11/24/2010 at 3:48 PM 0 comments
Another Local Author in NY Times Sunday Book Review
Yes, Steve Hendricks has joined the local "My Book's In the New York Times Book Review!" club, along with Shannon Burke and Michael Knight. His A Kidnapping...Read More Published 11/24/2010 at 10:14 AM 0 comments
Long-Range Plans: Taylor Swift and Keith Urban Announce Knoxville Concerts in 2011
She may have given up her most-talked-about music celebrity status this week to her former arch-nemesis Kanye West, but the honeymoon for Taylor Swift's new...Read More Published 11/24/2010 at 9:50 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Nov. 24
The Daily Fact: The origin of Origin of Species.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Chris Darby and Gabrahm VitekNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Couple of serious-minded singer-songwriters. Darby's...Read More Published 11/24/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Nov. 23
The Daily Fact: A song in honor of the Palais Royale.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Adam WhippleNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Local folk-rocker, nicely mellow.Needtobreathe8 p.m., Tennessee...Read More Published 11/23/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Nov. 22
The Daily Fact: Only 23 more years til 11/22/33.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: 4:thirtysevenNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Local sensitive indie guy is sort of in a...Read More Published 11/22/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Transgender Day of Remembrance Today in Maryville
http://manicsquirrel.com/2010/11/10/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2010-2/In just a few hours, Maryville will hold its first ever Transgender Day of Remembrance. The lead organizer, Carla Lewis, recently shared her story of...Read More Published 11/19/2010 at 2:19 PM 0 comments
'Unmind' With Todd Steed and Bob Deck
Local music legend Todd Steed and Bob Deck have combined for an odd little album of mock self-actualization music called Unmind: A Solution for Modern...Read More Published 11/19/2010 at 1:08 PM 0 comments
Acid Mothers Temple, No Age Return to Pilot Light in 2011
A couple of notable concert announcements: Japanese psychedelic wizards Acid Mothers Temple, who melted brains at Pilot Light this spring, are coming back on April...Read More Published 11/19/2010 at 9:24 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Weekend Edition, Nov. 19-21
The Daily Fact: From the Greek words φωνή (meaning "sound" or "voice) and γραφή (meaning "writing")CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Kati Penn and Newtown/Jenna PauletteNoon Friday,...Read More Published 11/19/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Intestinal Ailment Shutters Ritta Elementary
Yipes. Knox County Schools just announced that Ritta Elementary will be closed on Friday, after a quarter of the student population came down with "gastrointestinal-type...Read More Published 11/18/2010 at 2:29 PM 0 comments
A Little Night Music (Photos)
Wednesday was a good night for music in Knoxville, from Abigail Washburn wrapping up her residency at Relix to the Discordian Society's rollicking jams at...Read More Published 11/18/2010 at 1:41 PM 1 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Nov. 18
The Daily Fact: Don't ask, William Tell.CULTCHAHorse OperaNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.10 p.m., Brackins Blues Club, Maryville. Free.Honky-tonk by way of Austin. Sara Jordan Birthday Celebration7...Read More Published 11/18/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Seven Months of Bonnaroo Announcements Start; Ticket Pre-Sale on Nov. 26
If you think the Christmas season starts too early, how about the Bonnaroo season? AC Entertainment has announced the dates for next year's Bonnaroo festival,...Read More Published 11/17/2010 at 1:44 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Nov. 17
The Daily Fact: The queen is dead, long live the queen.CULTCHAThe Discordian SocietyNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.10 p.m., Preservation Pub. $3.Out of Asheville, that rare...Read More Published 11/17/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Tristan Prettyman's Nov. 17 Concert Cancelled
The Tristan Prettyman concert scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 17 (that's tomorrow), at the Square Room has been postponed indefinitely. The San Diego singer/songwriter and former...Read More Published 11/16/2010 at 5:13 PM 0 comments
Keep It Local: Shop Knox!
As the holiday shopping season starts gearing up, so does our initiative to rally local consumers to Shop Knox. If you're going to buy gifts for...Read More Published 11/16/2010 at 11:47 AM 0 comments
Scott Miller's Christmas EP on Sale Today
UPDATE: Here's an MP3 of the Christmas classic "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" from Scott Miller's new holiday CD. Even though it's only six songs,...Read More Published 11/16/2010 at 10:21 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Nov. 16
The Daily Fact: The wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Glenn SpaythNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Out of Bulls Gap, a singer-songwriter with...Read More Published 11/16/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Tim Lee 3: "Get There First"
The Tim Lee 3 have a new record out and a new video to go along with it. Here's the clip for "Get There First,"...Read More Published 11/15/2010 at 9:35 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Nov. 15
The Daily Fact: Happy birthday, Marianne Moore.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Seth Glier with Maggie Longmire and Free Soil FarmNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Glier's a piano...Read More Published 11/15/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Local Band Shortwave Society's Van and Gear Stolen Overnight
The local electro-acoustic/chamber pop ensemble Shortwave Society, just a week away from a headlining show at Pilot Light with Asheville's Stephaniesid, had their van, loaded...Read More Published 11/12/2010 at 3:17 PM 1 comments
The Debt Corker Doesn't Want to Pay
So we read in the News Sentinel today that in his chart-and-graph-apalooza at Pellissippi State Community College yesterday, Sen. Bob Corker made a big deal...Read More Published 11/12/2010 at 1:37 PM 0 comments
Another Chance: Pit Bull Documentary Screening Sunday
Back, for return performance, it's Beyond the Myth: a film about pit bulls and breed discrimination this Sunday. Director Libby Sherrill, a fellow Knoxvillian,t old...Read More Published 11/12/2010 at 1:16 PM 0 comments
Davis-Kidd Booksellers to Close in Nashville
Just our cover story on the future of locally owned bookstores hit the streets, Davis-Kidd Booksellers -- which used to have a store in Knoxville...Read More Published 11/12/2010 at 1:15 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Weekend Edition, Nov. 12-14
The Daily Fact: Boom BoomCULTCHATim Lee 3Noon Friday, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.9 p.m. Friday, Patrick Sullivan's. $5.Tim, Susan, and Matt--some of our favorite people in...Read More Published 11/12/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Yeah, We've Got a New Website
Hello Knoxville:We're undergoing what is commonly called "a soft launch" of a redesigned Metropulse.com. Which is to say, it just rolled out this morning, so...Read More Published 11/11/2010 at 11:41 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Nov. 11
The Daily Fact: Meet the Spirit Guardians!CULTCHAThe Brothers Burn MountainNoon, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.10 p.m., Preservation Pub. $3.Guitar/drums brother twosome from...Read More Published 11/11/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Nov. 10
The Daily Fact: The legend lives on, from the Chippewa on down...CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Grace PettisNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Tuneful Texas gal.Abigail Washburn8 p.m.,...Read More Published 11/10/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Nov. 9
The Daily Fact: 18 BrumaireCULTCHAJohn OatesNoon, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.8 p.m., the Square Room. $49.50-$62.50.Yes, as in "Hall and..." On his...Read More Published 11/09/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Nov. 8
The Daily Fact: Happy Town Planning Day!CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Laura Meyer with Gwyneth and MonkoNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Bluesy rocker from Manhattan and a...Read More Published 11/08/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Weekend Edition, Nov. 5-7
The Daily Fact: Gunpowder treason.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Ballhog! and the Claire Lynch BandNoon Friday, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Spirited roots-rock from Nashville, and the IBMA...Read More Published 11/05/2010 at 5:15 PM 0 comments
For Our Fireman Hero, Change Those Smoke Alarm Batteries!
Nov. 7--that's this Sunday--is the time to Fall Back for the end of Daylight Savings Time by setting clocks back one hour. Energizer batteries encourages...Read More Published 11/05/2010 at 11:40 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Nov. 4
The Daily Fact: 363 miles on the Erie Canal.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Drew's Country Blues and Caroline PondNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Local guy named Drew...Read More Published 11/04/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Election Night Wrap-Up
Here are all of our Ear to the Ground nuggets from last night's election returns:Knox County Turnout Reveals an Enthusiasm Gap? Maybe it was because...Read More Published 11/03/2010 at 10:05 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Nov. 3
The Daily Fact: The flight of Laika.CULTCHATribute to Woody ShawNoon, the Square Room. $15.The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra's Jazz Lunch series continues. (Meal included in ticket...Read More Published 11/03/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Nov. 2
The Daily Fact: A contrary view.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Will West and Merry Ellen KirkNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Twang-folk from Oregon and an IndieGrrl with...Read More Published 11/02/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Nov. 1
The Daily Fact: Seabiscuit!CULTCHAMighty Musical MondayNoon, Tennessee Theatre. Free.The monthly concert with Bill Snyder on the mighty Wurlitzer and Liz Peterson the featured vocalist.WDVX Blue...Read More Published 11/01/2010 at 8:00 AM 0 comments

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