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October 2011 Archives

Pilot Light Masquerade Ball at Fireproof Gallery 2NITE!
The Pilot Light's annual Halloween bash, in which local bands dress up and cover their favorite artists, is happening tonight--but not at Pilot Light. Instead,...Read More Published 10/31/2011 at 11:37 AM 0 comments
The Jack O' Plan-It: Monday, Oct. 31
The Daily Fact: Boo!CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Early voting for the Nov. 8 city and state Senate elections continues through Nov. 3.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate...Read More Published 10/31/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Tea Party for Padgett
Well, all of Mark Padgett's efforts to endear himself to local Republicans seem to be paying off. He is the unofficial mayoral choice of the...Read More Published 10/30/2011 at 10:55 PM 0 comments
Blast from the Past: Revisiting Frussies
Bonnie Appetit comes out of retirement for the return of an old friend and a great deli:There were whispers on the wind again...this time murmuring...Read More Published 10/29/2011 at 5:14 PM 0 comments
Judge Releases Protesters, Reprimands Haslam
This is getting embarrassing. Friday night, for the second night in a row, state troopers acting at Gov. Bill Haslam's direction cleared Nashville's Legislative Plaza...Read More Published 10/29/2011 at 11:43 AM 0 comments
Remembering the Great Phil Pollard
We're trying not to believe the news about an old friend. We don't have all the details yet, but teacher/musician Phil Pollard apparently suffered a...Read More Published 10/28/2011 at 8:14 PM 0 comments
The Spooky Plan-It: Oct. 28-30
The Daily Fact: The arrest of Nurse Jane.GHOSTS, GOBLINS, GHOULSFreaky Friday Fright Nite5 p.m. Friday, Mayor Bob Leonard Park (Watt Road).Farragut hosts a family-friendly celebration...Read More Published 10/28/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Jamey Johnson and the Fight for the Soul of Country Music
The last time Jamey Johnson played in Knoxville, he was the top opener at Willie Nelson's big multi-artist showcase at the Knoxville Coliseum. Before that,...Read More Published 10/27/2011 at 1:25 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Oct. 27
The Daily Fact: Reagan rises.CIVIXMayoral Debate9-11 a.m., KnoxIvi (17 Market Square). Mark Padgett and Madeline Rogero in an informal debate hosted by Hallerin Hill and simulcast...Read More Published 10/27/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Oct. 26
The Daily Fact: Low bridge, everybody down.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Early voting for the Nov. 8 city and state Senate elections continues through Nov....Read More Published 10/25/2011 at 7:44 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Oct. 25
The Daily Fact: Happy 60, Richard.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Cuddle Magic with David Jacobs-StrainNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.An indie mini-orchestra from Philly, and a young blues-guitar hotshot.Einstein...Read More Published 10/25/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Rogero Denounces Anonymous Mailer as 'Filth'
Madeline Rogero and Mark Padgett have been disagreeing on a lot of things lately--most of them revolving around who would make the better mayor for...Read More Published 10/24/2011 at 2:24 PM 0 comments
Really Urban Outfitters
I guess Urban Outfitters feels they got too suburban there for a while, because they're now just plonking down in empty lots for a few...Read More Published 10/24/2011 at 11:27 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Oct. 24
The Daily Fact: What's that around Uranus?CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Early voting for the Nov. 8 city and state Senate elections continues through Nov....Read More Published 10/24/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Oct. 21-23
The Daily Fact: Another day, another armageddon.FESTIVALS, JAMS, PALOOZASTennessee Food & Wine FestivalFriday and Saturday, UT Conference Center and Knoxville Convention Center. $10-$15. A celebration of...Read More Published 10/21/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Oct. 20
The Daily Fact: Spirit DayCIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Early voting for the Nov. 8 city and state Senate elections continues through Nov. 3.CULTCHAWDVX Blue...Read More Published 10/20/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Oct. 19
The Daily Fact: Happy 80, Mr. Cornwell.CIVIXBrown Bag, Green BookNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Consultant Nina Gregg will discuss the book, Moral Ground: Ethical Action for...Read More Published 10/19/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
How Many Jobs Has Mark Padgett Created?
Cari Wade Gervin reports:On Tuesday Mark Padgett's campaign released the mayoral candidate's latest television ad, entitled "Jobs." The ad (embedded above) states, "Just like...Read More Published 10/18/2011 at 2:59 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Oct. 18
The Daily Fact: Birth of the Beeb.CIVIXKnoxville City Council7 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingOn the agenda: the South Sector Plan. 'The American Idolatry of...Read More Published 10/18/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Chamber's Plan B Is Stillborn, as Hillside Compromise Seems Close
So much for Plan B.After the Knoxville Chamber presented its own alternative to the embattled Hillside and Ridgetop Protection Plan on Sept. 29, members of...Read More Published 10/17/2011 at 2:43 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Oct. 17
The Daily Fact: Where's Prohibition when you need it?CIVIXKnox County Commission1 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingA busy day for Commission: between the Rules...Read More Published 10/17/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
AMBC Gets Some Gubernatorial Love
In this week's Outdoors Issue, we brought you the newsy story of how the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club is covering South Knoxville with trails -...Read More Published 10/14/2011 at 6:20 PM 0 comments
Electric Cars Invade Downtown
The East Tennessee Electric Vehicle Show took over a block of Market Street and a bit of Market Square today, showcasing both corporate and DIY...Read More Published 10/14/2011 at 2:11 PM 0 comments
V-Roys' Reunion Show Gets Upgraded to the Tennessee
When the late, great V-Roys announced their one-off New Year's Eve reunion show a little while back, there were two widespread reactions: 1.) Awesome!, and...Read More Published 10/14/2011 at 10:43 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Oct. 14-16
The Daily Fact: Roundhay Garden SceneWEEKEND PICKSEast Tennessee Electric Vehicle Show10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Market Square. Free.A showcase of electric cars, including Leafs and Volts.Boo!...Read More Published 10/14/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Oct. 13
The Daily Fact: O Milagre do SolCIVIXMetropolitan Planning Commission1:30 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingOn the agenda: signs, pain clinics'A Phantom Spanish Archive'4 p.m.,...Read More Published 10/13/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Guns In Bars Can Still Get You Arrested
From the "there's so much irony here we can't even comment" department: The legislative sponsor of the "Guns in Bars" bill has been arrested for...Read More Published 10/12/2011 at 10:49 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Oct. 12
The Daily Fact: A bad end.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Alana Amram with Mandolin OrangeNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.A Brooklyn singer-songwriter, and a Chapel Hill folk-rock...Read More Published 10/12/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Oct. 11
The Daily Fact: Meriwether's last Stand.CIVIXSouth Knoxville Candidate Forum7 p.m., Woodlawn Christian Church (4339 Woodlawn Pike). The South Knoxville Neighborhood and Business Coalition will grill the...Read More Published 10/11/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Oct. 10
The Daily Fact: Mr. Day.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Blackberry Bushes Stringband with Elena and BooNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Bluegrass from Washington (state) and an NYC...Read More Published 10/10/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Occupy Knoxville: Photos and Observations
(Photo by Casey Fox)Friday night's Occupy Knoxville march was hastily organized, largely through a Facebook page over just a few days. But the offshoot (or...Read More Published 10/08/2011 at 12:01 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Oct. 7-9
The Daily Fact: Happy 60, Mr. Mellencamp.FESTIVALS, FUND-RAISERS, SPECIAL EVENTSTennessee Fall HomecomingFriday-Sunday, Museum of Appalachia (Clinton). Free-$65.The annual seasonal festival of traditional music, arts, crafts,...Read More Published 10/07/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Hillside Plan: It's a Conspiracy!
From the Department of Interesting Theories: What if the Hillside and Ridgetop Protection Plan is actually part of a global plot? That seems to be the...Read More Published 10/06/2011 at 3:52 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Oct. 6
The Daily Fact: Getting occupied.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Christabel and the Jons with Sons of FathersNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Local swingers and Austin country-rockers.Charlie Faye...Read More Published 10/06/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Jon Huntsman Parties Down With Victor Ashe
It may not have had the excitement of today's local electoral politics, but this afternoon also brought a visit by Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman,...Read More Published 10/05/2011 at 7:13 PM 0 comments
As Padgett Gets Endorsements, Rogero Goes on the Offensive
Has it really only been a week since the city's primary elections? We swear, it feels like a month, at least. There was the...Read More Published 10/05/2011 at 4:05 PM 0 comments
Rogero Has Harsh Words for Padgett
We'll have a full rundown of today's mayoral campaign events and press conferences up in a bit, but we wanted to post the full text...Read More Published 10/05/2011 at 3:45 PM 0 comments
Occupy Wall Street Comes to Knoxville
As the Occupy Wall Street protest movement continues to grow, both online and in the streets, local sympathizers are planning a Knoxville march for this...Read More Published 10/05/2011 at 10:37 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Oct. 5
The Daily Fact: And now for something completely different...CIVIXKnox County Board of Education5 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingOn the agenda: the new Carter...Read More Published 10/05/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Oct. 4
The Daily Fact: Coverdale goes to press.CIVIXKnoxville City Council7 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingOn the agenda: junk dealers.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Dom Wier with...Read More Published 10/04/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Oct. 3
The Daily Fact: Head, heart, hands, health.CIVIXSign Ordinance Meeting5 p.m., Small Assembly Room, City County BuildingMetropolitan Planning Commission discusses proposed restrictions on the height of...Read More Published 10/03/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments

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