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Best Place to Shop Vintage in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:45 +0000

Whether you’re looking for a cameo silk chiffon 30s dress or a unique Les Paul guitar, you’re darn near expected to have a lengthy search for vintage items in Knoxville. That is, unless you leave a comment below telling us the best place in Knoxville to shop for vintage, well, anything.

Photo: Eric Murray | flickr

Best Place to Smoke a Cigar in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:30:31 +0000

On fire. Photo: Andrew E. Larsen | flickr

Some days are harder than others and a cold one just doesn’t cut it. That’s when you turn to the ole stogies.

Where do you cool out and smoke your favorite cigar?

Favorite Knoxville Boat Dock or Marina?

CP — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:34:09 +0000

Photo: mondays child | flickr user

The Fourth of July and boating go together like peanut butter and jelly. This weekend local lakes will swell with boats of all shapes and sizes.

Even if you’re boatless and only take your dog to the boat slip, which dock or marina do you call home?

Tip: TWRA will be out in full force this weekend so go prepared.

Your Favorite Fishing Hole in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:30:10 +0000

Photo: Jan Tik

One of our tweeps had a good question earlier this week – where’s a good fishing hole in Knoxville?

Best People Watching Event in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:38:09 +0000

A sea of people to watch. Photo: James Cridland

Urban Dictionary describes people watching as: A Hobby in which you go out and watch people. The way they act, dress, & talk. Like bird watching except with people. Very entertaining.

I’m originally from Kingsport, TN and it’s no secret there that Fun Fest is the super bowl of people watching. Being graced by a mullet every 27 seconds is par for the course.

What about Knoxville? Is it Sundown? The Tennessee Valley Fair? Fellini Kroger?

What’s your favorite people watching event or place in Knoxville?

Best Barber Shop in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:35:04 +0000

Photo: americanartmuseum

Tall tales, fishing stories and questions about the weather are what you’ll likely find in a good barber shop. As a group of friends sit around two or three chairs wasting the day away, a good barber will always join in on the action while shaping up your ‘fro.

Where’s the best barber shop in Knoxville located and what makes it so special? No tall tales now, ya hear?

Best Soul Food in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:58:47 +0000

Time to dig in. Photo: Daniel Y. Go

Although we can almost bet Chandler’s Deli will reign supreme in the comments, we gotta ask, who has the best soul food in Knoxville?

Ask the Readers Roundup: Coyotes Are Everywhere

CP — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:28:17 +0000

Photo: ru_24_real

One of the initial weekly questions (formerly known as Friday Questions) we asked focused on coyotes. We thought for sure sightings of this stealthy animal were urban legend but with ~~nearly~~ 100 comments from our readers, we’re now taking the situation seriously.

We started to plot every sighting noted in our comment section but quickly realized coyotes span the entire Knoxville region. So we stopped, but we included the map at the bottom of this article so you can see just how prominent this animal is. As urban sprawl ekes into other areas we humans disrupt animal habitats.

How to Protect Your Pets
Many readers noted missing cats, dogs, and even a goat. Here are tips on how you can protect your pets from coyotes.

Privacy Fence – the most obvious protection method, a fence will keep out all types of animals. Coyotes are known to have unique methods for baiting animals into their lair but in most cases they will not work for food, ie. jumping a fence to gain access to prey.
Secure Housing – if you need to keep an animal outside, such as a rabbit, make sure the housing structure is secure. Rotten wood or shoddy wire fencing can make access to these pets easy for coyotes.
Put a Lid On It – we all know that bears will sift through your trash for food but did you know coyotes will too? Make sure your trash or other pet food is securely protected from wild animals.
Rodents – get rid of rodents. Coyotes will follow these little guys which may lead them right to your house.
Hire a Llama – it may sound crazy but llamas and alpacas have been known to protect other animals from coyotes.

Hunting and Trapping Laws
With ~~almost~~ 100 comments we knew someone would ask about harming a coyote. If you seek to take matters into your own hands we urge you to read the Knox County laws surrounding hunting and trapping of animals. You can also call on the Knox County Animal Control for help.

We hope this information will be helpful as all Knoxvillians appear to be dealing with a coyote problem.

View Knoxville, TN Coyote Sightings in a larger map

Sources: Wildlife Conservation 101, eHow

Favorite Local Hotel or Inn?

CP — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:58:17 +0000

Hotel St. Oliver near Market Square. Photo: timekin

We recently had a couple of future Knoxville residents ask us where they should stay while looking for a new home. We knew of a few places but since we sleep in our own bed at night we didn’t have a great answer.

What are your favorite Knoxville hotels and/or inns?

Where is the Best Daycare in Knoxville?

CP — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:30:13 +0000

Playing in the sandbox. Credit: goldberg

We realize we may be stepping through a mommy-filled minefield by asking this question but it seems a lot of people are asking it, especially on Google.

Based on your experience, where is the best daycare in Knoxville?