By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor Knoxville, TN, is known for being a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, the University of Tennessee and the epicenter of Rocky Top. One day, it may also be known for hosting an IndyCar race. A racetrack capable of accommodating the fast cars that compete at the Indy 500 is being built. Called Flatrock Motorsports Park, it … [Read more...]
Knoxville Adds Walking Tour To World’s Fair Site
Fresh off a 40th anniversary celebration for the 1982 World's Fair, there is now a visually-aided walking tour of the downtown World's Fair Site. The City of Knoxville and the Knoxville History Project has installed eight markers throughout the park to provide locals and visitors information about the historic event. The markers showcase a few of the many stories of places … [Read more...]
Knoxville, TN, Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of It Hosting 1982 World’s Fair
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Knoxville Native To launch a year-long celebration of one of the city's most proudest achievements, Knoxville, TN, is holding an opening ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 5 to mark the 40th anniversary of the World's Fair. Visit Knoxville has partnered with the City of Knoxville and Knox County to build out the World’s Fair 40th … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To UT Football & Basketball With Visit Knoxville ‘Golden Ticket’ Raffle
Sports Commission Holds A Raffle For Season Tickets To Tennessee Sports, Dollywood & More By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The new era of the University of Tennessee football is one of the most anticipated seasons in a few years and here's how to win two season tickets to see the new (and improved?) Vols. Yes, season tickets. Plus, … [Read more...]
Knoxville, TN, Hosting Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Championships 2021
Event Re-Locates From Baltimore For The First Time The 2021 Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Championships will be held May 28-30 in Knoxville, TN. Created in 2012, this marks the first time it will not take place in the Baltimore, MD, area. The Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge is a qualifying event for the top male, female, and team finishers to compete in the 2021 NOBULL … [Read more...]
Knoxville, TN, Offers Several Social Distancing Outdoor Activities This Fall
Beyond Tennessee Football Are Colors Other Than Orange & A German Beer Hall By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When one thinks of Knoxville, TN, in the fall, the obvious top-of-mind thing that comes to mind is Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee Vols and the checkerboard end zone. And while that is certainly a huge part of the landscape in September, … [Read more...]
Knoxville Musicians To Give Free Virtual On-Line Concert
The Second Belle Sofa Soiree To Provide Music For For 11 Hours Just because we can't go out to hear live music doesn't mean we can't rock out at home. And you can do just that with a free virtual on-line concert put on by musicians from Knoxville, TN. Called the Second Belle Sofa Soiree, it will take place Saturday, March 28, for a whopping 11 hours, starting … [Read more...]
The Craft Beer Scene Is Thriving In Knoxville, TN
An Ale Trail, Knox Brew Tours And Some 20 Breweries Are Rocking The New Rocky Top By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger (And Knoxville Native) In the land of Rocky Top, where Jack and Coke is the preferred beverage at UT football games and the area's signature song says people "get their corn from a jar," another beverage is scoring big points with locals: craft … [Read more...]
19 Breweries Are On The Knoxville TN ‘Ale Trail’ Passport
Craft Beer Lovers Have Plenty Of Brews In K-Town By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger Just west and over the Smoky Mountains from Asheville, N.C. – the Southeastern USA's equivalent of Portland, Oregon – sits my hometown of Knoxville, TN. While Knoxville has the University of Tennessee, TVA and the Great Smoky Mountains just over its shoulder, Asheville has … [Read more...]
Cool Places To See And Top Things To Do In Knoxville, Tennessee
UT & The Volunteer Navy, Concord Park & Great Cheese Awaits Visitors To K-Town By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger & Knoxville native I saw a question posted on Quora inquiring about places a tourist should visit in Knoxville, TN, and figured as a native of this fine city it was my moral if not professional obligation as a travel blogger to … [Read more...]