Life + Culture

Knoxville on the Fourth of July: How the City Has Celebrated Independence Day Since 1793

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Images by Knoxville History Project and Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Since its earliest days, Knoxville has considered the Fourth of July to be a cause for much celebration. The first event can be traced to 1793, less than two years after Knoxville was established by the first settler, James White, and Gov. William Blount. Two years later, federal troops built a blockhouse here, overlooking the Tennessee River, only 100 yards or...

Health + Wellness

Smart Summer Sun Protection

Aesthetic Elevation’s Skin Professionals on a Layered Approach to Your Sun-Filled Season Article by Amy Pouliot, PA-C, Clinical Director & Clinician of Aesthetic Elevation | Photography by Aesthetic Elevation During the summer months, it's easy to focus on making memories outdoors while overlooking one of the season's daily priorities: protecting your family's skin. To help our readers make the most of the sun-filled days ahead, we turned to our trusted partners and skin health experts at...

Travel

R&R Fly Fishing

Nationally-Ranked Guides Connect Anglers With Exceptional Waters From the Smokies to Yellowstone, Patagonia and Beyond Article by Patricia Storm Broyles | Photography by Chris Daniels Photography, Kevin James and R&R Fly Fishing It's probably the most poetic scene witnessed in clear mountain waters. It's certainly one of cinema's most iconic moments. In the 1992 film A River Runs Through It , Brad Pitt, portraying Paul Maclean, walks a sun-dappled riverbed, casting to what author Norman...

Travel

Sky. Sea. Land.

For the Love of Adventure! Jet Pilot, Scuba Diver, Storm Chaser Tony Hicks Invites You to Go Exploring With Deep Blue Adventure and Aviation Article by Patricia Storm Broyles A close encounter with bull sharks on a surfboard at age eight and a terrifying plane ride through a lightning-riddled thunderstorm at nine are typically the stuff of adult nightmares. For Tony Hicks, they were motivators for a lifelong pursuit of adventure.  “These things that began as fears … flying, rough weather...

Life + Culture

Knoxville Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary!

Article and Photography by Festival on the 4th July 4 5 p.m. World's Fair Park  Festival on the 4th is a free, family celebration featuring mini-golf, paddle boats, axe-throwing and more. Food vendors will be located on the World’s Fair Park lawns. The festivities run from 5-10 p.m., ending with a fireworks display. KnoxvilleTN.gov.   Mighty Musical Monday July 6 12 p.m.  Tennessee Theatre Noon organ concert featuring a patriotic theme with House Organist Freddie Brabson on the...

Finance + Legal Services

Step After Step, Stair After Stair

Article by Claire Kluth, CFP ®, EA | Photography by Ben Finch, Claire Kluth We started at the base of Diamond Hill in Ireland’s Connemara National Park and stared up at its grand peak. Surely, that was not where the trail was taking us. The path started easily, with boardwalks winding through flower-filled meadows and tall grasses. Eventually, the boardwalks gave way to gravel inclines, bringing us closer to the base of the mountain before us. At a fork in the path, we had the option to turn...

Arts + Culture

Tennessee Theatre Unveils Gorgeously Renovated 612 Building

Article and Photography by Leslie Wylie Bateman, Inside of Knoxville Patrons got a first look at the Tennessee Theatre’s 612 Building expansion with a reception befitting the project itself. Plush velvet, rich jewel tones and a few delightful surprises—including the glamorous heft of a late-1800s bank vault—offered a glimpse into the theater’s ambitious vision. A series of elegant gathering spaces, including the Everly Lounge and Osborne Lounge, are designed to enhance guests’ experience while...

Food + Beverage

Char-isma

Tips for Grilling and Cut Selection That Impresses Every Time Article by Kelly Vierck, Ph.D. | Photography by University of Tennessee, Adobe The University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center will host its sixth annual Smoking School on July 16-17 at the UT Institute of Agriculture AgCampus in Knoxville. While the event is sold out, we asked the principal of the event, Kelly Vierck, Ph.D., assistant professor and Extension meat science specialist at the University of Tennessee, to share expert...

Finance + Legal Services

Dad Strength

Article by Caden Mumford, CFP® | Photography by Cameryn Mae Photography “Let’s take a break here for a second,” I said nonchalantly, as if it were for both our benefit. It wasn’t. My muscles were on fire, and I was out of breath and soaked in sweat—despite it being 40 degrees outside. I took a wobbling step out of the canoe onto shore, my headlamp illuminating the condensed warm air rising from the river and my body. My dad and I were 2 miles into a 3-mile canoe trip upriver. It was 4 a.m....

Arts + Culture

Historic South Knoxville: A New Book to Capture the Rich History Across the River

Article by Paul James and Jack Neely | Photography by Knoxville History Project The Knoxville History Project is nearing completion on Historic South Knoxville , a new community history book to be published late this year. The book will broadly cover all of South Knoxville, but here is a brief look at a few of the district’s notable individuals, industries and communities.   Twenty years ago, it would have been hard to find a good place to buy a fancy cup of coffee or a decent draft beer...