News & Updates
Dolly Parton helped fund vaccine
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the Moderna vaccine was funded, in part, “by the Dolly Parton COVID-19 Research Fund.” Read more
Nov 17, 2020
Literary Festival canceled
The Rose Glen Literary Festival has attracted hundreds of book lovers each year. Read more
Nov 3, 2020
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Museum highlights ceramics as sculpture
Each work illustrates the artist’s ability to push beyond the utilitarian and transition ceramics into the world of sculpture. Read more
Nov 2, 2020
Playhouse offers session with 'Hamilton!' actor
Virtual education allows us to connect with industry professionals and students from all across the country. Read more
Oct 30, 2020
PBS program celebrates Knoxville Opera
The telecast offers the audience to experience a performance from the artists’ point of view. Read more
Oct 29, 2020
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Biltmore Christmas tree arrival goes virtual
In non-pandemic times the public has been able to attend and watch the arrival of the tree, but that is not an option this year. Read more
Oct 27, 2020
Dogwood Arts offers trees for sale
Gift trees can be purchased year-round through Dogwood Arts. Read more
Oct 23, 2020
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Grant promotes bear safety
Biologists estimate there are more than 1,500 black bears in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Read more
Oct 20, 2020
Viewpoint
From the publisher, October 2020
The pandemic, protests and counter-protests, and all the political chatter are very important as regards to this country’s future, no doubt. But distractions are also important. Read more
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