Garth Brooks performs in Neyland Stadium Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/11/16/garth-brooks-pictures-neyland-stadium-concert-knoxville/4182802002/ On November 16th Garth Brooks hold a concert in Knoxville, Tenn., as part of his ongoing 2019 Stadium Tour. This stadium tour will see Brooks performing in 10-12 stadiums each year over the course of three years. This country superstar has set to perform…
This week public hearings began in what is an extraordinary moment in American history. For just the fourth time since the ratification of the constitution, the President of the United States finds himself in the middle of a formal impeachment inquiry which could ultimately result in him being just the third president impeached by the…
DisneyPlus features fan favorites from the Marvel Comic Universe, Star Wars and old Disney Channel shows to original content. Photo from Disney Plus. A new contender has entered the streaming boxing ring. The Walt Disney Company launched its much anticipated Disney+ (also spelled DisneyPlus) streaming service Nov. 12. The new streaming service is now in…
Nov 9th is “Go to an Art Museum Day”. More than 30,000 museums around the world participate in this event, and each year even has a different theme. AAMD launched Art Museum Day ten years ago to highlight the way in which art museums foster community, providing crucial opportunities for visitors of all ages to…
Tuesday was election day in many states and communities across the United States. Some big events occurred. Republicans ensured their twenty year hold on the Mississippi governorship, Democrats won united control of the Virginia state legislature for the first time in decades, and Knoxville made “herstory” by electing the city’s second female mayor and its…
For the first time this football season, there is one, definitive ranking system. Throughout the college football season, there are two national polls that rank the top 25 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the top division of college football. The Associated Press rankings are compiled each week from a panel of media reporters, while…
Alan Moore’s story and David Lloyd’s illustrations came to life in the 2005 film adaptation “V for Vendetta.” The political thriller became a pop culture hit addressing sociopolitical issues such as discriminatory practices, religion and authoritarian rule. Photo from The Verge. Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of…
Oct 31 is the Halloween day. However, mother nature has a few tricks up her sleeve on Thursday. A double-wallop of strong to severe storms followed by a drastic drop in temperatures hit Knoxville on Thursday. Heavy storms rolling through East Tennessee felled trees and downed power lines. According to the statistic, due to the…
Who will win next week’s Knoxville mayoral election? One winner will be Madeline Rogero. The incumbent mayor is term limited from seeking a third term, but both candidates who made it to the general election have served in her administration which suggests that the mayor’s legacy is a popular one. Beyond that, the two candidates…
After steady pressure from lawmakers and many pundits, the NCAA is finally relenting. On Tuesday, the governing body of collegiate athletics voted to allow athletes in Divisions I through III to be compensated. The NCAA voted to allow athletes to be compensated for use of their image and likeness. According to the Associated Press, the…