It is the holiday season, and Joe of Black Eyed Joe’s BBQ truly knows the reason.
How one local restaurant is giving back to the community at Christmas
The annual Crown & Goose Holiday Dinner yielded Christmas cheer, clinking glasses and an eclectic mix of Knoxville transplants.
YWCA Leaning on Local Social Media Scene to Become 1,000 Strong
Did you know that for $40 a year YWCA Knoxville offers a place to swim and take classes? Neither did we. Learn why this organization wants to be 1,000 Strong.
Thank You for Your Service: A Salute to Knoxville’s Veterans
On the spur of the moment, I decided to attend the Veterans Day program at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery this year. Although I drive by the solemn rows of tombstones every day, I’d never ventured up the hill to the octagonal structure at the top. This year, in the wake …
jAVERDE, Delicious Locally Brewed Coffee with a National Mission
If you haven’t yet tried jAVERDE coffee yet, I promise you you’re missing out! Brewed locally in Powell, jAVERDE has a ton of flavors to satisfy any coffee lover’s taste-buds. With names like CocoJo, Mahalo Mocha, Shell Shock, Blarney Moo, Dreamsipple, Munky Chow, Johnny Zappleseed, Jav-O-Lantern, Strawdairy Surprise, and many …
TN Bloggers Standing Behind Education
The fine folks over at Tennessee Bloggers For Education have been asking us to spread the word about their program for a while. And what a great program it is. Head on over to their donation page and look at all the ways we can help local teachers.
First Friday Five: Knoxville Area American Red Cross
As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the Knoxville chapter of the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five …
Knoxville Twestival to Bring Social Media & Charity Together
If you live in Knoxville or plan to visit the area on Thursday, September 10, I encourage you all to check out Knoxville Twestival! Knoxville Twestival is part of a charitable event taking place in communities all around the world. Twestival uses the power of the local Twitterverse to encourage …
First Friday Five: Salvation Army Knoxville
The Salvation Army has been meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs without discrimination in the Knoxville area since 1899. Most people know them for the bells and red kettles at Christmas time, but most are unaware of the history or the extent of their programs and services. The Thompson Center …
First Friday Five: Helen Ross McNabb Center
The Helen Ross McNabb Center has served numerous needs in the Knoxville community since 1948. Current services include mental health care for adults, addiction and recovery programs and foster care services. Recently, The Helen Ross McNabb Center announced a fund-raising drive to construct 32 homeless and special needs housing units …