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October 2012 Archives

The Daily Plan-It: Farmers Market, Book Club, and HALLOWEEN STUFF
Happy Hump Day everyone! Now, behave yourselves and sit back with that second cup while you take a look at what's going on this All...Read More Published 10/31/2012 at 8:48 AM 0 comments
J's is taking the month off
J's Mega Mart, downtown Knoxville's own offbeat hybrid of a New York bodega and Walmart, will be closing for the month of November. Just the...Read More Published 10/30/2012 at 5:08 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Pre-Halloween Fun, Charles Frazier, and War of the Worlds
Good morning, fellow popsicles! Grab that second cup of coffee to thaw out a bit and then check out what's going on this Tuesday.At 10...Read More Published 10/30/2012 at 8:21 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Photography, Trick-or-Treating, and a Writer in the Library
Good morning everyone! When you have to bundle up for the bike ride (or car ride, no judgement) in, just think: we could be dealing...Read More Published 10/29/2012 at 8:26 AM 0 comments
October's Soul to Sole: Solved!
Although several dozen competitors were completely stymied by last month's Soul to Sole puzzle by photographer Kurt K. Weiss, October's edition has a winner: Jennifer...Read More Published 10/26/2012 at 11:20 AM 0 comments
Nerd Alert: Fanboy Expo Opens Today
Just a few weeks ago, East Tennessee's biggest and oldest nerd convention, AdventureCon, returned to the Knoxville Convention Center after a two-year sojourn in Sevier...Read More Published 10/26/2012 at 9:25 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Halloween Edition
Good morning, kiddies! Since Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, let's consider this weekend Halloween weekend. Hope you have your costume ready! You have...Read More Published 10/26/2012 at 8:20 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Concerts Everywhere, Halloween Fun, and Some Civic Duties
Good morning, kiddies! Finishing up that second cup? Good. Then you'll be awake enough to plan your day. Check out the calendar at metropulse.com for...Read More Published 10/25/2012 at 8:30 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Writer's Group, Tom House, and Life Drawing Session
Good morning kiddies! Pour that second cup and come closer so we can talk about what's going on today while the caffeine kicks in.At 10...Read More Published 10/24/2012 at 8:24 AM 0 comments
This White Man's Burden: Tom House at the Blue Plate Special, Oct. 24
Tom House, the 60-ish singer/songwriter and poet who's performing at WDVX's Blue Plate Special tomorrow, is the kind of guy who drops into town every...Read More Published 10/23/2012 at 5:53 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: The Biggest Bake Sale, Bikes N Brews, and Taproot
Good morning, kids! We made it through Monday! All body parts still attached? It's not Halloween yet, so be sure to stay in one piece...Read More Published 10/23/2012 at 7:20 AM 0 comments
Concert Review: Swans at the Valarium, Nov. 21
About an hour into the Swans' concert at the Valarium last night, a friend leaned over and told me he was leaving soon--he was worried...Read More Published 10/22/2012 at 9:50 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Whiskey Shivers, Zumba, and the Orchestra
Good morning everyone! Hope you all survived the weekend. We've got a relaxed Monday on tap for you to continue recovering (from that chili cook-off,...Read More Published 10/22/2012 at 8:24 AM 0 comments
New Edition of YUMMM! in This Week's MP
Due to popular demand, we've published a third edition of YUMMM! this year--and you should be able to find it inserted in this week's issue...Read More Published 10/19/2012 at 3:11 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Early Trick-or-Treating, A Night at the Baker Peters House, and a Chili Cook-Off
Good morning kiddies! We made it! It's Friday! Just get through the rest of today, and we're all FREE!! (Is that George Michael singing?) There...Read More Published 10/19/2012 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Sen. Stacey Campfield Listens to People?
Well, apparently so. We're not sure if the things people say to him are actually retained in his memory cells (like, say, the actual genesis...Read More Published 10/18/2012 at 5:28 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Nature for Tots, Gender Identity, and a One-Armed Guitarist
Good morning, kiddies! We've got a very diverse line-up for you today! Hope you enjoy!At 10 a.m., the Ijams Nature Center will host an installment...Read More Published 10/18/2012 at 8:26 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Farmer's Market, Green Books, and "The Little Prince"
Sorry we're late today, folks. You know how computers can be temperamental! They must've had a bit too much to drink last night while streaming...Read More Published 10/17/2012 at 9:26 AM 0 comments
The Huffaker House As Another Argument for Stronger Preservation Laws
One of the oldest houses in Knox County vanished without discussion or hubbub a couple of weeks ago. The 1830s Huffaker House, in the Seven...Read More Published 10/16/2012 at 3:12 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Art Sale, Zumba, and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
Good morning kiddies! Pour yourself a second cup of coffee and make some plans for this fine day. Here's what's going on.At 10 a.m., head...Read More Published 10/16/2012 at 8:21 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Photography, Organ Recital, and Library Time
Good morning! Did we all survive the weekend? Either way, today's a pretty relaxed Monday to get back into the swing of things. Here's what's...Read More Published 10/15/2012 at 8:15 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Boo at the Zoo, AdventureCon, and the Vintage Bridal Show--All This Weekend!
Good morning! I know it's early (or maybe not), but try to focus here. We've got a lot going on this weekend, so if you...Read More Published 10/12/2012 at 8:40 AM 0 comments
Historic Huffaker house demolished
From a Knox Heritage press release: 1830's HUFFAKER-GOSE HOUSE DEMOLISHED BY OWNERSignificant Antebellum Structure in French Broad River Corridor with Ties to Wright Brothers Was...Read More Published 10/11/2012 at 5:29 PM 0 comments
A Few Photos From Band of Horses' Disc Exchange Performance
Band of Horses played a pretty cool little 6-song set at Disc Exchange this afternoon, and the place was packed. Also, there were tons of...Read More Published 10/11/2012 at 5:00 PM 0 comments
KCS to Would-Be Censors: The Book Stays in the Classroom
You might have missed it over the summer, because, well, you had better things to do, but there was a dust-up in the school system...Read More Published 10/11/2012 at 1:17 PM 0 comments
Oooh, Wayne White Is Coming to Town!
We've been big fans of Wayne White since the 1980s. Ok, we maybe didn't actually know who Wayne White was in the 1980s, but...Read More Published 10/11/2012 at 12:19 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Fall Crafts, State Street Garage Meeting, and Three Cool Bands
Good morning, kids! Hope you put on your big girl/boy pants today, 'cause it's turning out to be a busy one. Are you ready? You...Read More Published 10/11/2012 at 8:30 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Drawings, Disability Council, and PSA Auditions
Good morning and happy Hump Day! Halfway through! Now get your mind out the gutters, you weirdos, and prepare for a VERY serious day. Take...Read More Published 10/10/2012 at 8:37 AM 0 comments
TDEC Official to Opponents of Fracking: "Stupid"
Last week we recounted the state Oil and Gas Board's vote in favor of new rules ostensibly regulating the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,...Read More Published 10/09/2012 at 10:46 AM 0 comments
Don't Forget About the Charter Amendments!
We know all the big drama in November's election is about who will run the country for the next four years, but the presidential...Read More Published 10/09/2012 at 10:34 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Zen Art, Tennessee Whitewater Paddling, and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
Good morning! Who found it difficult to get out of bed this morning? That's OK--there's plenty going on to motivate you. Here's what's on the...Read More Published 10/09/2012 at 8:37 AM 0 comments
Attention, Band of Horses Fans! Pre-Concert Performance Scheduled at Disc Exchange! And Free Beer!
Band of Horses fans! Even if you're not going to the band's show on Thursday night (at the Tennessee Theatre--more info here), you can catch...Read More Published 10/08/2012 at 2:51 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Chuck Prophet, Contra Dancing, and Free Cheese Night
Good morning, kids! Got your scarves on? Staying warm? Good! Stay warm today and then enjoy the evening line up. Here's what's going on.At noon,...Read More Published 10/08/2012 at 8:23 AM 0 comments
UT Prof Publishes Study Correlating Republican Congress With High Income Disparity
University of Tennessee political science professor Nathan Kelly co-authored a study entitled "The Rise of the Super-Rich: Power Resources, Taxes, Fincancial Markets and the Dynamics...Read More Published 10/05/2012 at 11:39 AM 0 comments
Reruns Soul to Sole Puzzle: The Answer Revealed!
So we had lots and lots and lots of people enter last month's Soul to Sole photo puzzle--and no one got it right. Photographer Kurt...Read More Published 10/05/2012 at 10:32 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Golf, Beer, and Pat Benatar
Good morning, kiddies! Was everyone workin' for the weekend? Well it's finally here! Woooo! Here's what's going on this weekend.FRIDAYThe KAPA Golf Classic started at...Read More Published 10/05/2012 at 8:25 AM 0 comments
Nobody Cares About Your Vote in Tennessee
Do you plan on voting in November's presidential election? Well, what's wrong with you? Nobody even cares about your vote. Obviously, this state is already...Read More Published 10/04/2012 at 2:53 PM 0 comments
Today, Chattanooga Gets Adaptive Reuse Right
This week, I've had a lot of conversations about the impending University Commons project, the $65 million brownfield redevelopment over by the University of Tennessee...Read More Published 10/04/2012 at 2:49 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Art, Books, and David Kaczynski
Good morning, everyone! Who played a debate night drinking game last night? It was more fun than listening to a bunch of old guys talk...Read More Published 10/04/2012 at 8:21 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Markets, Metalcore, and Murfreesboro's Finest
Good morning, kids! You know what day it is--arguably the best day of the week. How are you going to celebrate Hump Day? Don't answer...Read More Published 10/03/2012 at 8:36 AM 0 comments
American Planning Association Names Gay Street a Top 10 "Great Street"
After working on a street for a few years, you tend to take a place for granted, and wonder why you see so many people...Read More Published 10/03/2012 at 12:00 AM 0 comments
Butt-Chugging: The Press Conference
There are kind of no words to explain how gloriously insane this press conference is. Daniel McGehee, a Knoxville lawyer (and a Pike himself) representing...Read More Published 10/02/2012 at 6:03 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Photography, Ballet, and City Council
Good morning everyone! After a packed September schedule, early October is a good time to recuperate. Take it easy today and enjoy the day's events.At...Read More Published 10/02/2012 at 9:23 AM 0 comments
Environmentalists Say New Fracking Rules Are a Mess; TDEC Says No Problem
As we reported last week, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Oil and Gas Board was set to hold its final meeting ever...Read More Published 10/01/2012 at 12:14 PM 0 comments
Mmmmm ... It's a Meat CSA!
Now that it's fall, we know you're thinking about hearty fare for dinner. Gone are the caprese salads and grilled corn on the cob --...Read More Published 10/01/2012 at 11:16 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Zen Art, Dyslexia Panel, and Free Cheese
Good morning, kids. Hope you all didn't get too wild at Metro Fest and waste all your energy for today. Oh, you did? Huh. Ok,...Read More Published 10/01/2012 at 8:06 AM 0 comments

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